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SUMMARY:Hellenic Museum Summer School 2023: History & Culture of the Ancient World
DESCRIPTION:Explore ancient Greece and Rome with relaxed\, entertaining courses looking at myth\, history\, philosophy\, archaeology and more. \n\n\nBy Dr Christopher Gribbin\n\n\n\n\nSpend a week at Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum this January\, exploring the spectacular and fascinating world of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The Hellenic Museum Summer School offers a series of informative\, relaxed and entertaining short courses. Anyone is welcome! \nThis Summer\, we’re offering four courses: \n\nAncient Cyprus: the Island at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean\nAristotle’s Human Flourishing Project\nAncient Greek Religion\nAn Introduction to Classical Mythology\n\nEach subject consists of five sessions\, delivered across five days. Details below. \nSessions will take place in person and online. People taking part online can participate live or watch recorded lectures at a time of their convenience. \nParticipants can enrol in one\, two\, three or all four courses. A discount applies if enrolling in all courses. \n\nMore information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hellenic-museum-summer-school-2023-history-culture-of-the-ancient-world-tickets-441381593227?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/hellenic-museum-summer-school-2023-history-culture-of-the-ancient-world/
LOCATION:The Hellenic Museum\, 280 William St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230116T190000
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SUMMARY:From the Baltic to the Pacific: The first Displaced Persons to arrive in Australia after WW2
DESCRIPTION:This free Zoom event is our first partnership with the National Archives of Australia in 2023.  \nIn early December 1947\, the first post WW2 ‘Displaced Persons’ arrived in Melbourne. They were 839 women and men from Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania\, selected for resettlement in Australia. This seminar looks at this historic journey\, set against the backdrop of Australia’s attitudes and policies to migrants at the time. It also showcases the range of records available via the National Archives of Australia. \n  \nPresented by Patrick Ferry\, Assistant State Manager\, Victoria\, National Archives of Australia. \nWe send out the Zoom log-in details 24 hours before the event and\, immediately on booking\, you’ll be sent an automatic email confirmation of your booking. Please check your Spam or Junk folder if an email isn’t apparent. \nImage caption: \n\n\nHMAS Kanimbla arrives at Melbourne with the first group of displaced persons (Dec 1947) en route by train to Bonegilla Migrant Camp. Source: NAA A12111\, 1/1947/3/6.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/from-the-baltic-to-the-pacific-the-first-displaced-persons-to-arrive-in-australia-after-ww2/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230119T120000
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SUMMARY:The Priory in the United States and the Establishment of the St John Volunteer Corps
DESCRIPTION:This is the first lecture in 2023 for the St John Ambulance Historical Society (Vic). \nThe paper will be delivered by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard Southby. \n\n\n\nToday the Order of St John is an international family of charities whose mission is to lead globally in First Aid and medical responses to community healthcare needs. The Order accomplishes its mission with the support of its 11 Priories and over 30 associations\, 21\,000 members worldwide and 250\,000 dedicated volunteers operating in more than 30 countries. The Order encompasses the foundations of St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) and St John Ambulance. \n\n\n\n\nDr. Richard Southby began his journey in public health in his native Australia\, where he had originally planned to go into hospital administration at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne\, Victoria.  His career path\, however\, changed course when he attended Cornell University for his master’s degree.  He saw his future in the emerging field of health policy and developed a passion for putting more emphasis on public health on his return to Australia. \nAfter receiving his doctoral degree in the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University in Australia\, and holding teaching and research positions at Monash University and The University of Sydney\, and being a full-time commissioner on the Australian Hospitals and Health Services Commission\, he continued his career at the George Washington University when he joined the faculty in 1979.  He held numerous faculty and administrative positions\, including executive dean and distinguished professor of global health in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Health Affairs at the GW Medical Center; chair of the Department of Health Services Management and Policy; Foundation Gordon A. Friesen Professor of International Health; and the Walter G. Ross Professor of International Health\, among others. He continues his involvement at GW as chair of the dean’s council\, College of Professional Studies; founding director and senior adviser to the Police Science Program; and academic representative to the NROTC Unit. He is also senior adviser to the Army ROTC Battalion at Georgetown University. As adjunct professor of preventive medicine and biometrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences\, he directs the Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives. \n  \nRSVP: museum@stjohnvic.com.au
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-priory-in-the-united-states-and-the-establishment-of-the-st-john-volunteer-corps/
LOCATION:St John Museum\, 26/47 Esplanade\, Williamstown Beach\, Victoria\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St John Ambulance Historical Society":MAILTO:museum@stjohnvic.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230121T120000
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SUMMARY:Rutherglen’s Historic Common School Museum celebrates its 150th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Rutherglen’s Historic Common School Museum celebrates their 150th Anniversary on Saturday morning the 21st of January 2023 at 10am.\nThe morning will be relaxed and informal\, with a welcome\, morning tea and mingling amongst Rutherglen locals and visitors.\nDrop in for a look\, a chat\, and let us all just enjoy the wonderful old school building\, which is still standing\, being cared for and well used after 150\nyears. \nMark your calendar – we hope to see you\, our focus is community\, engaging and sharing. \nPlease feel free to contact Julie on 0407 057 233 or Nyree for any queries about the morning 044 888 1670. \n  \nRutherglen Common School Museum is the home of  The Rutherglen Historical Society\nMurray Street\, Rutherglen.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/rutherglens-historic-common-school-museum-celebrates-its-150th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Rutherglen Common School Museum\, Murray Street\, Rutherglen\, VIC\, 3685\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rutherglen Historical Society":MAILTO:rutherglenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230122T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230122T180000
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SUMMARY:CHINESE MUSEUM: CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, the Chinese Museum gets off to a BANG! with their biggest ever Chinese Lunar New Year program! \nOn Friday 20th January\, they open our Lucky Rabbit Exhibition\, which reveals our traits and fortunes predicted by the 2023 Chinese Horoscope. On Sunday 22nd Jan\, Chinese Lunar New Year Day\, there will be discounted entry to the Chinese Museum as part of the day’s street festival celebrations with includes the famous Millenium Dragon Parade. \nThrough Time and Space\, opens simultaneously at the Chinese Museum and in Beijing showing the works of Chinese students during the pandemic. Screen Presence 23 will explore the portrayal of Chinese in the Australian film industry. Our CNY celebration continues with House of the Heart\, a series of cabaret performances staring a cornucopia of singers\, dancers\, and storytellers in a work that swirls across language and culture to explore home. \nChinese Museum Discounted Entry (Ticketed Event)\n22 Cohen Place\, Melbourne\, VIC \n1.30pm-6pm (last entry 5pm). \n$5 per ticket. Children 12yrs and under free of charge. \nRead more and book here
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/chinese-museum-chinese-lunar-new-year-program/
LOCATION:Chinese Museum\, 22 Cohen Place\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Chinese Australian History":MAILTO:info@chinesemuseum.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230130T120000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Women Teachers - the 62nd Pioneer Women’s Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The National Council of Women Victoria celebrates Victoria’s pioneer women\, past and present at this annual event. \nAs 2022-23 is the 150th Anniversary of Free\, Secular and Compulsory Education in Victoria\, our focus will be on pioneering women teachers. Dr Deborah Towns OAM\, co-author of A Secondary Education For All? A History of State Secondary Schooling in Victoria and author of articles on education and teachers in Government\, Independent and Catholic schools\, will highlight women pioneers in education and early schools in Victoria. \nDeborah will begin by recognising that before white people settled in Australia\, and established schools and worked as teachers\, Aboriginal men and women had taught their culture to the next generation. For centuries their elders taught traditions\, skills\, and beliefs through sophisticated oral teaching and technical experience. In a few early colonial schools and missions\, Aboriginal children were taught how to read and write in English and were forcefully encouraged to ignore traditional Aboriginal culture. Later some worked as assistant teachers and then were trained in teachers’ colleges. This continues and there are Aboriginal women leading as teachers and in educational management in schools and universities. Today education for Indigenous students and education about Indigenous lifestyles\, histories\, language\, and culture are increasingly taught to all\nstudents and embedded in key educational documents. \nCelebrating other women’s pioneering activities in education will follow. Religious women in Catholic Education showed remarkable leadership in the early years of Australia’s colonisation\, often teaching in challenging conditions as well as establishing and heading up large schools. Other pioneering women established private single sex and coeducational schools\, some of which are well into their second century today. In the government system women taught in large city schools and one teacher schools in rural areas over a century ago. They even taught in the gold fields in tents. \nOver time women got equal pay and became heads of coeducational high schools. In recent decades they head up single-sex boys’ schools and manage state and national education departments which would have been considered impossible 150 years ago. Women pioneered the first kindergartens recognising the significance of early years learning over a century ago. These women and their pioneering activities will be described and celebrated. \nPhoto: Dr Deborah Towns OAM (on right) with Kara Krushe\, Project Manager of the 150 Years of Public Education Project\, Department of Education and Training\, Victoria. \nThis is a COVID safe event\, with distancing and sanitising included. Chairs\, canopies and water will be provided\, but please bring your own water bottle/cup. Melway Map: 2G A10 \nPlease notify NCWV of your attendance on info@ncwvic.org.au so we have enough chairs.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/celebrating-women-teachers-the-62nd-pioneer-womens-ceremony/
LOCATION:Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden\, Kings Domain\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
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SUMMARY:Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders 1924 – 1978
DESCRIPTION:Simmie & Co was a prominent building company in Melbourne (1924-1978) and in Canberra (1926-1969).  In Melbourne the company was highly successful and built many iconic buildings\, churches\, monasteries\, schools\, housing\, factories\, defence works\, the Shrine forecourt (1939-45)\, offices and theatres including some heritage-listed constructions (one designed by Robin Boyd). \nIn Canberra\, Simmie & Co was responsible for building a wide range of iconic constructions\, including the first Northbourne Avenue shops on London Circuit\, Albert Hall\, the Australian War Memorial\, St Andrews Cathedral\, Institute of Anatomy (now the Film and Sound Archives)\, US Embassy\, several other embassies\, R G Menzies Library\, a range of housing from heritage listed homes in Forrest to worker’s cottages in Narrabundah\, schools\, halls\, theatres and commercial sites. \nThe founders were three Victorian brothers\, all born in the last decade of the nineteenth century and all worked at the Sunshine Harvester factory before World War One – William\, Jock & George. All were World War One veterans (two were Gallipoli veterans). All were wounded and survived. Two were closely involved with the Master Builders Association in Melbourne. \nDiscover their story of a pioneering building company of the early to mid-twentieth century\, of World War One veterans\, of courage and a willingness to take a risk\, of the beginning of the capital city of Australia and the workers\, the unsung heroes\, who made it all happen. \nABOUT THE R J SIMMIE COLLECTION \nThe R J Simmie Collection has been put together over many years by Dr Richard Simmie\, a grandson of Jock Simmie\, one of the principals of Simmie & Co.  The Collection contains records of the Simmie family connected to Simmie & Co and also historic farm Harpsdale. These comprise an extensive collection of photographs\, construction and farm business records\, artefacts and ephemera\, even historic farm machinery.  The R J Simmie Collection is the major sponsor for this exhibition\, both in Melbourne and Canberra. \nABOUT THE CURATOR AND AUTHOR \nDr Andrew Kilsby\, is an independent historian (www.connect-history.com)\, and published author. He holds a PhD in history from UNSW. Dr Kilsby has a background in military and diplomatic service\, public relations and corporate communications both in Australia and in Asia-Pacific.  Recent publications include The Big Garage: 65 Years of Motoring History;  The Case of Eichengruen-Edwards and Continental Tyres (Commendation Community History Awards 2019); The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne I\, 1913-1928; The Riflemen: A History of the NRAA 1888-1988 and as co-author\, A Reputable Set of Men: The Sandringham Club 1913-2013 and Sigma Pharmaceuticals 1912-2012. His new publication Family Business: The Simmies of Simmie & Co and Harpsdale\, will be launched at the exhibition opening.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/well-built-simmie-co-master-builders-1924-1978/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Launch of "Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders 1924 - 1978" exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Andrew Lemon FRHSV AM when he launches the exhibition\, Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders 1924 – 1978 and book\, Family Business: The Simmies of Simmie & Co and Harpsdale\, both created by historian and curator\, Dr Andrew Kilsby. \nSimmie & Co was a prominent building company in Melbourne (1924-1978) and in Canberra (1926-1969).  In Melbourne the company was highly successful and built many iconic buildings\, churches\, monasteries\, schools\, housing\, factories\, defence works\, the Shrine forecourt (1939-45)\, offices and theatres including some heritage-listed constructions (one designed by Robin Boyd). \nIn Canberra\, Simmie & Co was responsible for building a wide range of iconic constructions\, including the first Northbourne Avenue shops on London Circuit\, Albert Hall\, the Australian War Memorial\, St Andrews Cathedral\, Institute of Anatomy (now the Film and Sound Archives)\, US Embassy\, several other embassies\, R G Menzies Library\, a range of housing from heritage listed homes in Forrest to worker’s cottages in Narrabundah\, schools\, halls\, theatres and commercial sites. \nThe founders were three Victorian brothers\, all born in the last decade of the nineteenth century and all worked at the Sunshine Harvester factory before World War One – William\, Jock & George. All were World War One veterans (two were Gallipoli veterans). All were wounded and survived. Two were closely involved with the Master Builders Association in Melbourne. \nSee their story of a pioneering building company of the early to mid-twentieth century\, of World War One veterans\, of courage and a willingness to take a risk\, of the beginning of the capital city of Australia and the workers\, the unsung heroes\, who made it all happen. \nAt the launch\, Dr Richard Simmie\, grandson of Jock Simmie\, will announce a philanthropic gift to the University of Melbourne named for his grandfather. \nHarpsdale is a substantial and elegant pastoral homestead at Yuroke\, just outside Melbourne. Designed for David Brodie by JAB Koch in 1875\, it is a large brick single-storey homestead with two-storey brick stables\, extensive gardens with contemporary exotic trees\, including an avenue along the driveway\, and outbuildings. It was purchased by Jock Simmie in 1941\, is still being farmed and is still in the Simmie Family. \nABOUT THE R J SIMMIE COLLECTION \nThe R J Simmie Collection has been put together over many years by Dr Richard Simmie\, a grandson of Jock Simmie\, one of the principals of Simmie & Co.  The Collection contains records of the Simmie family connected to Simmie & Co and also historic Harpsdale. These comprise an extensive collection of photographs\, construction and farm business records\, artefacts and ephemera\, even historic farm machinery.  The R J Simmie Collection is the major sponsor for this exhibition\, both in Melbourne and Canberra. \nABOUT THE CURATOR AND AUTHOR \nDr Andrew Kilsby\, is an independent historian (www.connect-history.com)\, and published author. He holds a PhD in history from UNSW. Dr Kilsby has a background in military and diplomatic service\, public relations and corporate communications both in Australia and in Asia-Pacific.  Recent publications include The Big Garage: 65 Years of Motoring History;  The Case of Eichengruen-Edwards and Continental Tyres (Commendation Community History Awards 2019); The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne I\, 1913-1928; The Riflemen: A History of the NRAA 1888-1988 and as co-author\, A Reputable Set of Men: The Sandringham Club 1913-2013 and Sigma Pharmaceuticals 1912-2012. His new publication Family Business: The Simmies of Simmie & Co and Harpsdale\, will be launched at the exhibition opening. \n  \nRefreshments are served from 5pm and the formal part of the evening will commence at 5:40pm. \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/launch-of-well-built-simmie-co-master-builders-1924-1978-exhibition/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230208T210000
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SUMMARY:Eltham Lower Park
DESCRIPTION:Prior to the extension of European people into the lands of the Nillum-bik in the late 1830s the Wurundjeri people had been meeting in the area now known as Eltham Lower Park for thousands of years. Waterway junctions had a particular attraction as tribal meeting places and the junction of the Diamond Creek with the Yarra River (Birr-arung to the Wurundjeri) was one such important location in terms of aboriginal culture. The sculpture “Not Just a Pretty Place” by Aleks Danko\, located near the junction of these two watercourses pays tribute to this important cultural location. \nThe first European settlers were squatters or leaseholders and itinerants such as timber workers. Records of their early occupation are sketchy but the Eltham Lower Park area was probably included within the pastoral run established in 1841 by Henry Foley. He sold his leasehold in 1845 to Joseph Wilson who in turn sold it to Frederick Faulkner soon after. \nFrom this early history the Eltham Lower Park area has undergone many changes and has been developed to provide residents and visitors with a range of passive and active public open space\, including even being used for various horse racing events. \nAt the Eltham District Historical Society’s next meeting\, Jim Connor will explore the history of Eltham Lower Park and touch on various individuals and groups involved along the way. As always\, Society members and visitors are most welcome to attend this meeting.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/eltham-lower-park/
LOCATION:Eltham Senior Citizens’ Centre\, Library Place\, Eltham\, VIC\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
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SUMMARY:Book launch. Trade Winds: A Voyage to a Sustainable Future for Shipping
DESCRIPTION:Join Readings as Dr Christiaan De Beukelaer\, Senior Lecturer in Culture & Climate\, at The University of Melbourne celebrates the release of his book\, Trade Winds. \nIn 2020\, Christiaan De Beukelaer spent 150 days covering 14\,000 nautical miles aboard the schooner Avontuur\, a hundred-year-old sailing vessel that transports cargo across the Atlantic Ocean. Embarking in Santa Cruz de Tenerife\, he wanted to understand the realities of a little-known alternative to the shipping industry on which our global economy relies\, and which contributes more carbon emissions than aviation. What started as a three-week stint of fieldwork aboard the ship turned into a five-month journey\, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced all borders shut while crossing the ocean\, preventing the crew from stepping ashore for months on end. \nTrade winds engagingly recounts De Beukelaer’s life-changing personal odyssey and the complex journey the shipping industry is on to cut its carbon emissions. The Avontuur’s mission remains crucial as ever: the shipping industry urgently needs to stop using fossil fuels\, starting today. If we can’t swiftly decarbonise shipping\, we can’t solve the climate crisis. \nFree\, but bookings essential. \nPlease book here. \n\nSee https://www.readings.com.au/events/book-launch-trade-winds\nSee https://www.theage.com.au/world/central-america/months-at-sea-with-no-internet-sailing-ship-heads-back-to-a-different-world-20200430-p54osi.html 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-trade-winds-a-voyage-to-a-sustainable-future-for-shipping/
LOCATION:Readings State Library of Victoria\, State Library of Victoria\, 285 Russell Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230215T101500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230215T120000
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SUMMARY:Tour of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons & Museum (RHSV members only)
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer RHSV members a tour of the The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) museum and building. Because of the limited number of places available for this tour\, it is limited to those who are current members of the RHSV. \nRACS was founded in 1927\, by a group of leading surgeons who saw the need for a professional institution to improve and maintain the standards of surgery practised in Australia and New Zealand. Almost immediately a small collection of artefacts and surgical instruments\, as well as a small library\, started to form. The College building was completed in 1934. Provision was made on the upper floor for a library and museum\, but it was not until the 1960s that a pathology museum was established. \nIn 2006\, space became available for a museum dedicated to surgery\, and on 27 February 2007 the College of Surgeons Museum was opened by the then president\, Dr Russell Stitz and still exists today. The College of Surgeons Museum was formed as a teaching collection for surgical trainees. Today it provides an educational experience for Fellows\, Trainees\, the surgical and medical professions\, and the general public. The College collections which support the Museum are large and diverse. They can be divided into four major groups:\n• Works of art\n• Rare and historic books\n• Surgical instruments and equipment\n• Gifts from Fellows and affiliated Colleges \nA tour includes a viewing of the Hughes\, Council\, Hailes and Anne Kolbe rooms which include a walk through the College as well as a visit to the RACS museum. \nRACS would prefer that all visitors be vaccinated against COVID \nFor those with some mobility issues\, the tour does include a reasonable amount of walking and some stairs. \nTransport\nThe Museum is easily accessible by public transport:\n• By train to Parliament Station (Lonsdale Street exit)\n• By tram on Routes 86 (Bundoora RMIT)\, 96 (East Brunswick) and City Circle\, Stops 8 and 9 in Nicholson Street.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/tour-of-the-royal-australasian-college-of-surgeons-museum-rhsv-members-only/
LOCATION:Royal Australasian College of Surgeons\, 250 - 290 Spring Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230216T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20221123T034711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T034711Z
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SUMMARY:Getting to Know Your Family History\, Koo Wee Rup
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of talks on the third Thursday of the month\, starting on 16th February 2023. Presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac\, President of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group and Heather Arnold\, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society. \nGold coin donation appreciated. No bookings required. Parking available at rear of museum. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/kooweerupswamphistory
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/getting-to-know-your-family-history-koo-wee-rup/
LOCATION:Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society Museum\, 325 Rossiter Road\, Koo Wee Rup\, VIC\, 3981\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230216T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20221207T014636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T065605Z
UID:10000360-1676545200-1676548800@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month is this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. Jillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. This is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2023\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \nThe Cataloguing Clinics 2023 will be held at \n\nThu 16 Feb 11am – 12noon (AEDT)\nThu 16 Mar 11am – 12noon (AEDT)\nThu 20 Apr 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 18 May 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 15 Jun 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 20 Jul 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 17 Aug 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 21 Sep 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 19 Oct 11am – 12noon (AEDT)\nThu 16 Nov 11am – 12noon (AEDT)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86065204468?pwd=UWNVVkhTanplK3Z6b20zSDVhYTE2Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 860 6520 4468\nPasscode: 549707 \nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZItceyqrj8uHNyeZRXkEGbD7ZUBvzw25bH8/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGurj0vGNSRtB-PRpwAAo_oZ-rziClbgo1EmSXXOyt2RQHSYdh3EKRlB4qF \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2023/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230218T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20221214T061828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T075900Z
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SUMMARY:St Kilda Presbyterian Church organ history and recital
DESCRIPTION:The beautiful organ at St Kilda’s Presbyterian Church\, made by George Fincham in the late 1800s\, is the sister of the St Kilda Town Hall organ destroyed by the tragic fire of 1991. \nSt Kilda Historical Society invites you to join us to hear about its history and significance and experience the power and majesty of the organ in the spacious setting and acoustic of this splendid and historic Gothic Revival church. \n\nJohn Maidment OAM from the Organ Historical Trust of Australia\, will tell us more about its history and significance. \nThere will be a short recital both before and after the talk\, where you can experience the power and majesty of the organ in the spacious setting and acoustic of this splendid and historic Gothic Revival church. \nTea\, coffee and light refreshments will be served. \nThis is a free event.  All welcome.  Bookings essential. \nBookings: St Kilda Presbyterian Church organ history and recital Tickets\, Presbyterian Church\, St Kilda | TryBooking Australia \nand other details from SKHS: info@stkildahistory.org.au \nImage caption: Photo courtesy of John Conn\, Templestowe\, Victoria from Australia’s Christian Heritage website
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/48899/
LOCATION:St Kilda Presbyterian Church\, 2 Alma Road\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Kilda Historical Society":MAILTO:info@stkildahistory.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230220T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20221207T031418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T224451Z
UID:10000385-1676894400-1676898000@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:MARKETING FORUMS
DESCRIPTION:Christina Browning\, the RHSV Marketing Officer\, leads these forums which each month tackle a different aspect of basic marketing for historical societies – they tend to concentrate on social media as it is very available and is free to use\, however\, Christina will tackle any aspect of marketing which you want to raise. Christina will prepare a topic each month and she welcomes questions and feedback and suggestions for future topics – these sessions are relaxed and interactive. Bring your queries / issues etc. The forums are free and delivered via Zoom. There are always extra documents and links that are sent to you after each forum and it is for that reason we ask attendees to register – otherwise we can’t contact you. \nThe same Zoom log-in is used for all ten forums across 2023 \n\nMon 13 Feb 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEDT (rescheduled to 20th February) \nMon 20 Mar 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEDT (Mon 13 is a public holiday)\nMon 17 Apr 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST (Mon 10 is a public holiday)\nMon 8 May 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST\nMon 5 Jun 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST (Mon 12 is a public holiday)\nMon 10 Jul 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST\nMon 14 Aug 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST\nMon 11 Sep 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST\nMon 9 Oct 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEDT\nMon 13 Nov 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEDT\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82571257942?pwd=ZVNLbmFTaUJNbFNGdDZ5YnQ5OCtPZz09 \nMeeting ID: 825 7125 7942\nPasscode: 011224
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/marketing-forums/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230221T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20221222T001535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T041045Z
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SUMMARY:Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung histories in early colonial Melbourne: Country\, Ancestors\, and the management of newcomers 
DESCRIPTION:This lecture is the 2nd RHSV Indigenous History Lecture which forms part of  our annual Distinguished Lecturer Series. \nThis lecture explores Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung histories of the early period of the invasion of their Country. In this lecture\, Rachel – a non-Indigenous historian – and Karen – a Wurundjeri Elder and Traditional Owner-historian – outline how we came to work together and the development of our collaborative research relationship as an example of new directions in Indigenous history. \nIn our work together\, we focus on extracting material from the archive that uncovers the lives of Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung ancestors\, their defence of their Country\, and their custodianship of culture as they manage the invasion of their land. In our lecture\, we will outline important examples from our research that illustrate Wurundjeri responses to the invasion and efforts to protect Country and culture. We will also discuss the value of this knowledge for contemporary Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people. \nRachel Standfield is a non-Indigenous historian of colonialism and race relations histories in Australia\, New Zealand and the Pacific\, working in the Indigenous Studies Program at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on colonial histories\, histories of Indigenous agency to protect Country and culture\, and Indigenous mobilities between Aotearoa me Te Wai Pounamu/New Zealand\, the Pacific\, and Australia. She works with Indigenous peoples in Australia and New Zealand\, including Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Elders in the Melbourne region and Kāi Tahu people from southern New Zealand. \nWurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Elder Karen Jones is a member of the Board of Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and a member of the Corporation’s research team. As a Traditional Owner historian and knowledge holder\, she undertakes research with colonial documents to support the contemporary aspirations of Wurundjeri people. She has expertise developed over more than a decade in understanding and analysing the archive related to her ancestors and Country. \n#RHSVIndigenousHistLect23 \nImage caption: \nWilliam Thomas\, pictorial material\, Mitchell Library\, State Library of New South Wales\, PXA 1321/no. 1\, Sketch of Aboriginal ceremony
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/wurundjeri-woi-wurrung-histories-in-early-colonial-melbourne-country-ancestors-and-the-management-of-newcomers/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Lecturer Series,What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230228T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20221207T023712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T020912Z
UID:10000370-1677583800-1677589200@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:HISTORY WRITERS GROUP
DESCRIPTION:Dr Cheryl Griffin leads this group which has been meeting since 2020. Most of our events are open to the public but\, because of the limited number of people that can participate in this group\, we have limited it to RHSV members only. \nThis group is for people who are tackling writing a history project or two and want a sounding board / source of information / guidance and HELP! Each month from February to November Cheryl convenes the group via Zoom for 90 minutes and they will attack a particular aspect of writing history and also be a sounding board for members problems / queries. Cheryl also has guest writers drop in to talk about their work and how they’ve dealt with thorny issues. \nThis writing group has a cap on the numbers who can join as we don’t want it to get too unwieldy where questions can’t be answered nor feedback given. Ongoing attendance is encouraged. The group dynamic doesn’t work if you can only drop in to a couple of sessions or you don’t have a current project on which you are working. \nSo\, if you are a newcomer and are interested in joining\, please RSVP for the Feb session and we’ll let you know if we have reached the limit of the group or not. \n\nTue 28 Feb\, 2023 11:30 – 1pm AEDT\nTue 28 Mar\, 2023 11:30 – 1pm AEDT\nTue 18 Apr\, 2023 11:30 – 1pm AEST (a week early to avoid Anzac Day)\nTue 23 May\, 2023 11:30 – 1pm AEST\nTue 27 Jun\, 2023 11:30- 1pm AEST\nTue 25 Jul\, 2023 11:30- 1pm AEST\nTue 22 Aug\, 2023 11:30- 1pm AEST\nTue 26 Sep\, 2023 11:30- 1pm AEST\nTue 24 Oct\, 2023 11:30 – 1pm AEDT\nTue 28 Nov\, 2023 11:30 – 1pm AEDT
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/writing-history-group/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230228T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230220T222406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T061913Z
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SUMMARY:Granville William Chetwynd Stapylton
DESCRIPTION:A Hotham History Project event … \nLearn from the true journals of the story behind an early land surveyor of what colonial Australia was like in the 1830s.\nChetwynd Street in North and West Melbourne was named in Granville’s honor. \n\nGranville William Chetwynd Stapylton (1800-1840)\, surveyor and explorer\, was\, in November 1828\, appointed an assistant surveyor in New South Wales. He carried out a number of difficult surveys near Sydney and in 1831 was with a party which traced the Abercrombie River from Bathurst towards the Lake George area. In 1833 his work found favour with the surveyor-general\, (Sir) Thomas Mitchell. In 1834 he was praised by the Colonial Office and recommended to Governor (Sir) Richard Bourke for promotion. In 1836 Stapylton was appointed second-in-command of Mitchell’s overland expedition to Australia Felix. In this he did a valuable job\, but was very critical of his leader and irked by having to take frequent charge of the base camp and thus prevented from sharing the excitement of making new discoveries. A copy of Stapylton’s journal of this expedition is in the La Trobe Library\, Melbourne. \nStapylton was sent to Port Phillip to work under the direction of Robert Hoddle; he travelled to Melbourne overland\, arriving in April 1838. About this time he appears to have fallen a victim of intemperance\, for the administrator at Port Phillip\, Captain William Lonsdale\, wrote to the colonial secretary on 5 October 1838\, that Stapylton had been so drunk that the chief constable had been forced to confine him\, and on another occasion he had found him drunk under his dray. \nHe was suspended from duty by Lonsdale but later reinstated by Governor Sir George Gipps and sent to work under Robert Dixon at Moreton Bay. He was engaged in surveying the coast south from Brisbane on 31 May 1840 when Aboriginals attacked his camp. Stapylton and an assistant\, William Tuck\, were killed\, and another member of the party was severely injured. Tuck’s body was buried on the spot but Stapylton’s was taken to Brisbane.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/granville-william-chetwynd-stapylton/
LOCATION:City of Melbourne Bowls Club\, 603 - 615 Queensberry St\, North Melbourne 3051.\, North Melbourne\, victoria\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hotham History Project Inc.":MAILTO:info@hothamhistory.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230305
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230113T080252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T080252Z
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SUMMARY:A celebration of the former Dunach School building and the people who have been associated with it
DESCRIPTION:Extensive work has recently been done to restore the 1874 former Dunach School building\, which is now part of Talbot Museum. This is almost finished and Talbot Arts & Historical Museum is planning a celebration and re-opening event for the morning of Saturday 4th March 2023\, with the Museum to be open all day. \nWe’re particularly hoping to welcome people with personal or family ties to the building during its different phases of life – as the Dunach school but also serving that area as a local hall and church\, as “Dunach” at Maryborough High School where it served as a stand-alone classroom\, as part of the Talbot annexe of Maryborough Knitting Mill and also its more recent roles in the town and the museum. We’re asking people to bring any related memorabilia with them on the day. \nSchool assembly (Patriotic Ceremony)\nA traditional school assembly will be re-enacted by the current teachers and students of Talbot PS. \nWriting workshop for the children. Using the desks in the restored school building\, children will have the\nopportunity to practice traditional handwriting on individual blackboards that they can keep afterwards. \nMemory wall for the adults. Using different colours of post-it notes representing Dunach\, Maryborough\,\nthe Mill and the Museum\, participants will write their names on each of the colours applicable to them\,\nwith dates and optional comments\, and then stick them on the blank wall in the school. The notes will later\nbe collected and compiled permanently into a memory book to remain in the school building. \nTime for exhibition\, recording of memories\, reconnecting and viewing the museums\nVisitors will have time to move around and between the following activities:\n• A significant exhibition explaining and celebrating the history of the former Dunach school building;\n• Interviews about memories of attending the building in its various roles;\n• Scanning photos and documents (these will be returned immediately); and\n• Seating and refreshments will be available and the rest of the Museum complex will also be open\nfor viewing. \nLunch and end of structured program\nLunch will be available from the Court House Hotel across the road for those who choose to participate\, or\nvisitors can bring their own food. \nThe Museum complex will remain open during the afternoon. \nIf you have any queries please contact: Marion Miller\, Secretary | talbotmuseumsecretary@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/a-celebration-of-the-former-dunach-school-building-and-the-people-who-have-been-associated-with-it/
LOCATION:Talbot Museum\, 17 Camp St\, Talbot\, VIC\, 3371\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Talbot Museum":MAILTO:talbotmuseumsecretary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230228T041027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T041027Z
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SUMMARY:Kilmore Historical Society: Secondhand book sale
DESCRIPTION:Kilmore Historical Society is having a large pre-loved book sale this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/kilmore-historical-society-secondhand-book-sale/
LOCATION:Old Kilmore Post Office\, 2 Powlett Street\, Kilmore\, VIC\, 3764\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kilmore Historical Society":MAILTO:kilmorehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230118T020920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T020939Z
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SUMMARY:Eltham South Farms Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:For the Eltham District Historical Society’s excursion on Saturday 4th March they intend to walk around the area that was the earlier location of the Eltham South Farms\, which is now parkland and residential subdivisions. It will include views of the Diamond Creek valley from Porter Street\, the parkland known as Barak Bushland and a traverse of the perimeter of the former Fabbro farm land in Bell Street. \nThey will discuss the former farmers such as the Falkiners\, Wests\, Fabbros and Bollas and note the locations of their houses. Maurie Fabbro was the last of the family members to use their land for market garden purposes. Some people may remember him in the fields tending his rows of artichokes and other plantings. \nOne of Eltham’s oldest houses is the former Souter farmhouse now incorporated into a modern house. Although hidden from the street we can walk past this property. \nThis walk is about 2.5 km in length and will take 2 to 2.5 hours.\nIt will start at 2pm at the corner of Ely Street and Falkiner Street. (Melway ref. 21 H8).\nThis free walk is open to the general public as well as Society members. Dogs are not permitted on Society excursions.\nThe phone number for contact on the day is 0409 021 063
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/eltham-south-farms/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eltham District Historical Society":MAILTO:edhsoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230227T235028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T235028Z
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SUMMARY:Altona Homestead Devonshire Tea
DESCRIPTION:The Altona-Laverton Historical Society members and volunteers invite you to drop into the Altona Homestead on the first Sunday of the Month (February to December) to enjoy a serve of our famous Devonshire Tea or Cream Tea or Cornish Tea\, anyway you look at them they are delicious. \nOur Devonshire tea comes with two freshly made scones\, home-made mixed berry jam\, whipped cream and your choice of a pot of coffee or a pot of tea. We also have fresh lemonade available (and hot chocolate in winter). All in the surrounds of the heritage Altona Homestead building within the beautiful Logan Reserve\, Altona \n\n\nThe Altona Homestead provides visitors of all ages the opportunity to take a step back to the time of our early settlers to the region of Altona. Located overlooking the tranquil Logan Reserve in close proximity to the Altona foreshore\, the homestead is a unique and treasured part of Altona’s heritage. On display are objects\, pictures\, paintings and collections that reflect everyday life from 1840 through to the mid 1900s. The property has been used by a number of families as a residence\, was used as holiday accommodation\, was the council office and meeting place for the Altona Shire before Altona gained city status and moved to new chambers\, and was used by a number of community organisations as well as Altona Historical Society. \nRestoration works commenced in 1988 and through careful planning and funding provided by the then Altona City Council\, ensuring preservation of the homestead for the people of Altona and visitors to enjoy and learn about Altona’s\, and the western suburb’s\, past.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/altona-homestead-devonshire-tea/2023-03-05/
LOCATION:Altona Homestead\, 128 Queen Street\, Altona\, Victoria\, 3018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230309T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230228T040007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T040007Z
UID:10000402-1678390200-1678390200@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Balwyn Historical Society: Professor Richard Broome speaking on "The Making of Melbourne 1835 - 1890"
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is about the rise of a modern metropolis of the times before its fall in the 1890s. Professor Broome will also discuss the creation of the book\, ‘Remembering Melbourne’. \nRichard Broome is Emeritus Professor of Australian History at La Trobe University and President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. He is the author of sixteen books\, including Aboriginal Australians (5th edition 2019). His most recent book is As Cedars Grow (2023) with David Brown\, a Lebanese Australian migration story. \n  \nRSVP: balwynhistory@gmail.com
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/balwyn-historical-society-professor-richard-broome-speaking-on-the-making-of-melbourne-1835-1890/
LOCATION:Balwyn Evergreen Centre\, 45 Talbot Ave\, Balwyn\, VIC\, 3103\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Balwyn Historical Society":MAILTO:balwynhistory@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230315T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230221T035210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T035615Z
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SUMMARY:Jessie Webb Society Morning Tea
DESCRIPTION:The RHSV established the Jessie Webb Society to honour those who bequeath funds to us and to encourage members to include a bequest to the RHSV in their will. Bequests always have been and always will be vitally important to the ongoing work of the RHSV. They allow us to take leaps forward and to achieve things that fall outside our everyday program. Those leaps forward can be large or small but they all make a very positive difference. \nAt this Jessie Webb Society event\, we are delighted that Richard Simmie has agreed to talk to our members about his passion for history and philanthropy. \nRichard is the grandson of Jock Simmie\, one of the founders of Simmie & Co in the 1920s. Simmie & Co were builders responsible for many of the buildings we know and love in Melbourne and Canberra. The RHSV is currently hosting a wonderful exhibition about Simmie & Co and their legacy. At the launch Richard spoke very movingly about his growing understanding of the importance of recording stories and history and how this led him to preserve his own family’s history but also\, through philanthropy\, to create scholarships in perpetuity which honour his grandfather’s life’s work. \nWe invite all our members to join us at morning tea with Richard Simmie in the RHSV Gallery where Well Built\, the Simmie exhibition\, is hanging. \nYou can rest assured that there is no pressure and we don’t hound you! All members are welcome. \nClick here to read more about Jessie Webb after whom we named this important society and about making a bequest. \nThis is a free in-person event only\, we won’t be offering it via Zoom.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/jessie-webb-society-event/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20221207T014636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230219T230155Z
UID:10000361-1678964400-1678968000@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month is this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. Jillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. This is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2023\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \nThe remaining Cataloguing Clinics 2023 will be held at \n\nThu 16 Mar 11am – 12noon (AEDT)\nThu 20 Apr 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 18 May 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 15 Jun 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 20 Jul 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 17 Aug 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 21 Sep 11am – 12noon (AEST)\nThu 19 Oct 11am – 12noon (AEDT)\nThu 16 Nov 11am – 12noon (AEDT)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86065204468?pwd=UWNVVkhTanplK3Z6b20zSDVhYTE2Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 860 6520 4468\nPasscode: 549707 \nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZItceyqrj8uHNyeZRXkEGbD7ZUBvzw25bH8/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGurj0vGNSRtB-PRpwAAo_oZ-rziClbgo1EmSXXOyt2RQHSYdh3EKRlB4qF \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2023-2023-03-16/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230319T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230227T223337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T233730Z
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SUMMARY:Labassa Women: at war
DESCRIPTION:Labassa’s women lived through two world wars and the social upheaval of the Vietnam War. Take a walk through time and experience some of their stories as told through imagery\, object and special tours.\nGuided house tours will also be available on the hour from 11am to 3pm.\nThe tower tours conducted will be at the quarter to the hour from 10.45am until 3.45pm. (Tour groups are limited to 12 people.)\nTea room open 10.30am – 3.30pm.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/labassa-women-at-war/
LOCATION:Labassa\, 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230319T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230301T081702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T081702Z
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SUMMARY:La Trobe’s Cottage Samplers
DESCRIPTION:LA TROBE’S COTTAGE SAMPLERS \nSpeaker: Catherine Gay\, PhD candidate University of Melbourne\, and National Trust volunteer guide. \nCatherine will enlighten us on how the samplers on display at La Trobe’s Cottage reflect the importance placed on the development of home-making skills in the education of young ladies during the 1840s and 1850s. You are invited to bring along a family sampler for us all to see. \nAs it is La Trobe’s Birthday celebration sparkling wine and cake will be served in the Cottage garden. \nAll welcome. Bookings essential.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/la-trobes-cottage-samplers/
LOCATION:La Trobe’s Cottage\, cnr Birdwood Avenue and Dallas Brooks Drive\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="C J La Trobe Society":MAILTO:treasurer@latrobesociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230320T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20221207T031418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T235552Z
UID:10000386-1679313600-1679317200@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:MARKETING FORUMS
DESCRIPTION:Christina Browning\, the RHSV Marketing Officer\, leads these forums which each month tackle a different aspect of marketing for historical societies – they tend to concentrate on social media as it is very available and is free to use\, however\, Christina will tackle any aspect of marketing which you want to raise. Christina will prepare a topic each month and she welcomes questions and feedback and suggestions for future topics – these sessions are relaxed and interactive. Bring your queries / issues etc. The forums are free and delivered via Zoom. There are always extra documents and links that are sent to you after each forum and it is for that reason we ask attendees to register – otherwise we can’t contact you. \nThe same Zoom log-in is used for all 1o forums across 2023. The remaining forums are: \n\nMon 20 Mar 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEDT (Mon 13 is a public holiday)\nMon 17 Apr 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST (Mon 10 is a public holiday)\nMon 8 May 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST\nMon 5 Jun 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST (Mon 12 is a public holiday)\nMon 10 Jul 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST\nMon 14 Aug 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST\nMon 11 Sep 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEST\nMon 9 Oct 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEDT\nMon 13 Nov 2023\, 12noon – 1pm AEDT\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82571257942?pwd=ZVNLbmFTaUJNbFNGdDZ5YnQ5OCtPZz09 \nMeeting ID: 825 7125 7942\nPasscode: 011224
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/marketing-forums-2023-03-13/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230321T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20221107T081423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T015728Z
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SUMMARY:Flos Greig\, Australia’s first woman lawyer with Iola Mathews
DESCRIPTION:When Grata Flos Matilda Greig walked into her first law school class at the University of Melbourne in 1897\, it was illegal for women to become lawyers. But though the legal system did not even recognise her as a person\, she won the right to practice and helped thousands of other women access justice. In defying the law\, Greig literally changed its face.\n\nThe first woman to be admitted to legal practice in Australia\, Greig was at the vanguard of ‘the graceful incoming of a revolution’ as described by then Chief Justice Sir John Madden\, as he presided over the ceremony granting her admission to the Victorian bar in August 1905 (The Advertiser\, 1905). Remarkable\, courageous\, adventurous\, involved and articulate\, Flos Greig stands as an important trail-blazer for Australian women. \n\n\n\nWe are delighted that Iola Mathews OAM\, will deliver the 2023 Women’s History Month Lecture\, part of our Distinguished Speakers series. Iola\, journalist and author\, has written about her ancestors and her own life in several books. She will talk about her latest book Flos Greig: Australia’s First Woman Lawyer\, and will touch on Chequered Lives\, about her pioneer ancestors in South Australia\, and Winning for Women: A Personal Story\, about her time in the women’s movement in the 1970s and 1980s.\n\n\nThis event will be chaired by historian\, Dr Judith Smart AM FRHSV.\n  \n \n  \nPlease note that this is a hybrid event – offered both in person at the RHSV\, 239 A’Beckett Street\, Melbourne and via Zoom. Ticket buyers will be automatically sent an email confirmation of their purchase and those attending via Zoom will be sent the Zoom log-in details 24 hours before the event. Please check your Junk or Spam mail folders as sometimes automatically generated emails fall foul of spam filters. \nAs with all RHSV events\, we serve drinks from 5:30pm – 6pm when the lecture will start. Please note that the Zoom event will start at 6pm. \nThose attending the event will be given a $10 discount when they buy a copy of Flos Greig. A discount code will be sent to ticket-holders.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/flos-greig-australias-first-woman-lawyer-with-iola-mathews/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Lecturer Series,What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230322T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T044917
CREATED:20230315T220221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T220221Z
UID:10000880-1679509800-1679513400@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:An evening with the author of The  Simonsens of St Kilda
DESCRIPTION:An event presented by Theatre Heritage Australia in association with Arts Centre Melbourne\, is bound to be of interest to St Kilda history buffs. \nRoger Neill is a UK-based arts historian. His new book\, The Simonsens of St Kilda\, tells the fascinating true story of a family of singers and their pioneering opera company. \nExtraordinarily\, twelve of the children and grandchildren of Martin and Fanny Simonsen became professional singers. From their noisy house of song in St Kilda\, two of them became international stars touring the opera houses of Europe and America\, while another went to prison in San Francisco for robbery! \nAll are welcome. Entry is free\, however bookings are required. \nBookings: An Evening with Roger Neill | Arts Centre Melbourne \nThe Channel\,\nArts Centre Melbourne\n(Located on the River Terrace between St Kilda Road and Southgate)
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/an-evening-with-the-author-of-the-simonsens-of-st-kilda/
LOCATION:The Channel\, Arts Centre Melbourne\, St Kilda Road Terrace\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Heritage Australia Inc.":MAILTO:secretary@theatreheritage.org.au
GEO:-37.8252456;144.9707864
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