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To celebrate Victoria’s centenary in 1934, Macpherson Robertson sponsored a great air race from England to Melbourne. There were originally 20 entrants of which only 12 arrived in Melbourne. The British winning entrants took a whisker under 3 days, the last plane to arrive took some 4 months. The RHSV is mounting an exhibition which takes a close look at the entrants in the races (there were two races run concurrently – a speed race and a handicap race) including the most well-known entrant, the Dutch Uiver. |
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Social media has become the most influential and important virtual space to network, build a community, promote what you do, find assistance, sell books and events and connect. Social media networks are open to all and they are free, giving historical societies a chance to connect with whoever shares their interests.
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Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration with Prof. Philippe Sands QC Join the Jewish Holocaust Centre for a major online event exploring justice after the Holocaust with keynote speaker Professor Philippe Sands QC. For our annual Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration, international thought leader Prof. Philippe Sands QC will speak on what Nuremberg meant to
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Discover how to use Trove, the National Library of Australia's extensive online database. Trove is a National Library of Australia website which provides access to historic newspapers, photographs, and much more. Come along to this session to learn what’s available on Trove, and some tips and tricks to find what you’re looking for.
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Inter-Institutional Loans Seminar This free Zoom seminar is aimed squarely at all the historical societies which are members of the RHSV. It is a very important seminar for those societies interested in building their capacity and adopting best practice in relation to their collection. We have put together a stellar panel of experts who have
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In early 1941, Britain committed nearly 60,000 soldiers to help defend Greece from an imminent German invasion. This included some 17,000 troops from the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). When the invasion came in April 1941, the Allies put up stiff resistance, but were soon forced into an arduous retreat. Over the next couple of months, |
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We are delighted that Dr Charles Fahey has agreed to deliver this seminar on Soldier Settlement Schemes. The Soldier Settlement Schemes encompassed thousands of World War One returned soldiers who occupied farming land on conditional purchase leases across Victoria between 1919 and the 1960s. If you are researching family or Australian history this talk will help you understand the individual experience of a soldier settler, as well as the historical context of the Victorian Soldier Settlement Scheme.
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Out of the box: collectables & ephemera show & tell Collectors, hoarders and memento keepers are encouraged to participate in this inaugural event by sharing stories about their displayed treasures. Filling fast please book by 31 October 2021. Everyone will be double vaxxed. Grandfather’s pocket watch may have seen many adventures; tickets to theatre and
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Our first 'HISTORY FEST' will celebrate History Month. Enjoy talks and themed food: starting with Craig Sandy who will talk about Surveying through the ages. A short break and burgers and bangers will be served before Peter Sanders talks about his Burke & Wills expedition paintings. We can also taste wines from the Burke & |
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Enjoy two illustrated presentations on aspects of the history of Carlton from the comfort of your own home. ZOOM PRESENTATIONS, TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 7.30pm Old advertising signs in Carlton – Felice Rocca Every picture tells a story: a garage in Carlton – Susan Crowe To take part in these presentations you will |
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Join Sovereign Hill Museums Association for a special Weston Bate Memorial Lecture on colonial fashion and needlework with researchers, Dr Lorinda Cramer and Megan Anderson |
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Photographs 1972-2021. For historians this photographic collection by Peter Brown includes images of the Western Districts taken over the last 50 years.
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The Largest Garage in Melbourne: Jas A Munro The RHSV is delighted to welcome Ian Berg to deliver a talk based on his wonderful book, shortlisted for the Victorian Community History Awards in 2021. Jas Munro, a Scottish immigrant, established a series of successful businesses in Melbourne during the early part of the twentieth
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Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 6.45pm for a 7pm start Please book - the link for the session will be sent after booking To book please call George Fernando - 0448296258 or email - enquires@chs.org.au Peter Beer worked in the IT industry for over 30 years, with almost 20 years living in Hong Kong and |
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During the COVID 19 period, Dr Judith Buckrich had been researching the history of the Yarra River toward the creation of a book and exhibition in late 2023. Paintings, drawings and photographs of the river are integral to her research and will be used specifically as part of a chapter on artists and writers, as
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Cataloguing Clinic via Zoom with Jillian Hiscock Jillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, started these cataloguing clinics during the early days of COVID and they suit Zoom very well. The clinics run for an hour from 11am – 12noon on the 4th Thursday of each month. It is a relaxed gathering of people who are
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At this very special event, hear how the friendships forged in a small, coastal town in northern Africa influenced Australia’s post-war migration and created lifelong bonds across cultures. The Shrine of Remembrance, in partnership with the Institute of National Remembrance, Poland, presents a digital event on Saturday 27 November honouring the enduring legacy of |
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Presented as part of Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society's Talking History series, esteemed Melbourne architectural historian Professor Miles Lewis is coming to Romsey to discuss the 165 year old Seymour Cottage, timber portables imported into Australia between 1840 and 1880 and the current World Heritage Nomination. He will be joined by World Heritage Taskforce |
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It is always exciting when Robyn Annear releases another of her captivating books into the wild and her latest book, which releases on the 30th of November, promises to be fabulous. Robyn has devised 7 historic walks around Melbourne and she will be leading a walking tour for RHSV members of one of those walks - around the Queen Victoria Markets and Flagstaff Gardens area.
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Members and non-members are welcome to attend our next 'Ideas and skills exchange' session which is being held online via Zoom on Tuesday 30 November 2021 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. |
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