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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:Oral history interviewing for beginners: training
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to learn how to create an oral history interview? Perhaps you want to record the memories of elders in your family or community? Are you wondering whether to record interviews remotely or face-to-face? This popular Oral History Victoria two-day online training workshop is for anyone who would like to learn how to prepare\, conduct\, record and document an oral history interview. \nFacilitated by two of Australia’s most experienced oral history trainers\, Sarah Rood and Al Thompson\, and using Zoom technology\, you will learn and practise essential interview techniques and discuss important ethical issues. The workshop will be limited to 16 participants to enable lively discussion and practical work in an online format. Participants will need a computer with Wi-Fi connection – the Zoom link will be provided\, along with Zoom instructions. \nFeedback from participants on this course 2020-2022: \n‘The skills I learnt and the discussions that took place were invaluable’ \n‘I liked it that our activities really tested our comfort zones. It was just terrific.’ \n‘Al and Sarah are wonderful educators and facilitators! \n‘A wonderful learning experience. I’ve definitely fallen in love with oral history too!’ \n‘I loved the course – learned so much on so many different levels\, far more than I would have expected in 8 hours. Well done on awesome Zoom teaching.’ \n‘Thanks so much for providing us with such a great course. I have already promoted future courses to my friends.’ \nTraining program and Trainer profiles \nThe training program can be found on the Event page. \nTiming: the workshop takes place over two consecutive Saturdays. \nOn each workshop day (both Saturday 25 March and Saturday 1 April) the session will go from 9.30 – 4 pm with a lunch break from 12 – 1.15 pm. \nDiscounted tickets \nThe discounted member rate is available to current members of Oral History Victoria and other state associations of Oral History Australia. Note that institutional memberships entitle 3 members of an affiliated institution to benefit from the discounted member rate. \nTickets are released first to Victorian members of OHV on 27 January\, then to interstate members of OHA affiliated oral history associations on 3 February and finally to non-members one month before the first workshop on 25 February. So get in early! \nOHV reserves the right to cancel this event in the case of unforeseen circumstances\, in which case a full refund will be made. \n\n\n\n\nBookings via Eventbrite (bookings open on 27 January for OHV members): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-training-oral-history-interviewing-for-beginners-tickets-522170133927 \nRemember that non-Oral-History-Victoria-members will only gain access to booking from 25 February. \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/oral-history-interviewing-for-beginners-training/2023-04-01/
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CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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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/2023-04-02/
LOCATION:Altona Homestead\, 128 Queen Street\, Altona\, Victoria\, 3018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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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. Remaining 2023 forums are: \n\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-2023-04-10/
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CATEGORIES:What's On
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SUMMARY:Tahbilk Winery: Explorers Way tourist drive launch
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Heritage Festival 2023 is coming to a venue near you! \nTahbilk Winery has generously offered their Wetlands View Restaurant to host the launch of the Explorers Way tourist drive and brochure\, a project of Nagambie Historical Society\, in collaboration with the Strathbogie Shire. \nThe event will take place on Tuesday April 18\, 11am to 2pm. This is also International Monuments and Sites Day. \nThe Explorers Way revives the Major Mitchell Bicentennial Trail through the Shire\, from Mitchellstown to Violet Town. It then travels\, in reverse\, the tracks of Hume and Hovell\, returning through Euroa and Longwood to Avenel. The drive visits every cairn and memorial to the explorers in those areas\, and the map brochure details other points of interest in each town. \nRoads less travelled have been used for the drive to highlight the beauty of the Shire\, away from the freeways; long arching tunnels of eucalypts\, golden pastures with stands of ancient trees\, wooden bridges and tree-lined creeks\, with the blue of the ranges always in the distance. \nSociety secretary\, Judy Macdonald\, explains that “the Major Mitchell Bicentennial Trail was a popular get-away experience in the 1990s as people took a few days to travel through Victoria and experience tiny townships and areas not seen before. However the extensive brochure\, available from every information centre on the route\, and including field notes of Mitchell\, was published by a Government department which became obsolete. The next edition was printed by another department but that also was discontinued. Consequently what was arguably the best tourist attraction to include so much of Victoria has fallen into disuse. Existing roads were used in the first instance so the trail is still there. The finger posts remain in many areas\, but the brochure itself has become a rare book!” \nThe new brochure is a simple foldout but remains true to the directions given in the original. \nThe theme of the 2023 Festival is shared stories and the Society feels the earliest stories of Europeans in our district are those of these explorers\, told from their journals. It is hoped that future grants can provide funds for interpretive panels at Mitchellstown\, telling the story of the local indigenous people who were displaced by the consequences of successful exploration. \nTwo passionate speakers will be the highlight of the launch. Surveyor Gregory Eccleston was instrumental in creating the 1700 km Major Mitchell Long Distance Trail and has written a fascinating and beautifully illustrated book\, Granville Stapylton Australia Felix 1836: second in command to Major Mitchell\, some copies of which will be available on the day. Drone footage will support Greg  Eccleston’s talk\, showing the party’s approach route\, the Crossing Place on the Goulburn River\, the camp site of October 8\, 1836 on what is now Tahbilk land\, and beyond. \nThe second speaker\, Ken McInnes devised the extensive Hume and Hovell trail through New South Wales. Both will give insights into the experiences of these intrepid men as they crossed what is now Strathbogie Shire. \nCouncillor Reg Dickinson has been asked to launch the drive and brochure. \nBookings are essential click here: Explorers Way launch at Tahbilk Winery Tickets\, Wetlands View Restaurant\, Tahbilk Winery\, Tabilk | TryBooking Australia
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/explorers-way-tourist-drive-launch/
LOCATION:Tahbilk Winery\, 254 O'Neils Road\, Tabilk\, Vic\, 3608\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nagambie Historical Society":MAILTO:nagambiehistorical@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:WRITING HISTORY GROUP
DESCRIPTION:Dr Cheryl Griffin leads this group which has been meeting since 2020. \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\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAkcO-rpjgjE9xC-Djyq2jCCSkdiwv1SZNl/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGspzwsGdyWuRCPRpwIHY_CM-nxiHZEj_pFv1LBCTlCMAnVFdFJNrtoBonjJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84976383998?pwd=T3ZmRGplWjY0SmI4M1hEQVBkQ0JnQT09Meeting ID: 849 7638 3998\nPasscode: 634475
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/writing-history-group-2023-03-28-2023-04-25/
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SUMMARY:Law and Order Under La Trobe: The First Prisons of Port Phillip
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, in partnership with the C J La Trobe Society\, presents the annual A. G. L. Shaw lecture delivered by Dr Ashleigh Green\, the current La Trobe Society Fellow at the State Library of Victoria. \nDr Green’s fellowship topic is very interesting and\, until her current work\, little researched. Dr Green has investigated the planning and construction of the first purpose-built penal and psychiatric institutions in the Port Phillip District and Colony of Victoria during the La Trobe administration (1839-1854).  Her project provides an in-depth history of the construction and early administration of four of these key institutions\, and how they set the precedent for the design and construction of gaols\, prisons\, and asylums in the colony that came after. \nAshleigh is a tutor in classics and archaeology at the University of Melbourne and the author of the book Birds in Roman Life and Myth. She has worked as a volunteer guide for the National Trust at Old Melbourne Gaol\, and more recently as an historical tour guide throughout Melbourne and at Old Geelong Gaol. As the 2022 La Trobe Society Fellow at State Library Victoria\, she researched the untold stories of the state’s very first penal institutions. She is currently working on a book that explores the prisons and prisoners of Port Phillip from 1835 to 1857. \nAlan George Lewers Shaw AO\, FAHA\, FASSA\, FRAHS\, FRHSV (1916 – 2012) was a Royal Historical Society of Victoria Councillor from 1965 to 1971\, President from 1987 to 1991 and a generous benefactor.  A G L Shaw was also President of the C J La Trobe Society and the two organisations have jointly presented the annual A G L Shaw lecture since 2002 as a tribute to a great historian. \nThere will be catered refreshments served before the lecture from 5:30pm – 6pm.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/an-investigation-into-the-first-purpose-built-penal-and-psychiatric-institutions-in-the-port-phillip-district-and-colony-of-victoria-during-the-la-trobe-administration-1839-1854/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Lecturer Series,What's On
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SUMMARY:East Melbourne: The Men who went to War
DESCRIPTION:In 2014\, Major-General Mike O’Brien gave us a list of men with a connection to East Melbourne who had volunteered for the 1st World War. As a result of enthusiastic volunteers\, we now have an archive of around 600 war records\, some of which we would like to share with you at our April meeting. \nWith Mike O’Brien as compere\, five E.M.H.S. members will each tell a story drawn from our archives\, of a local man who volunteered to fight and what became of him. \n  \nPhoto caption: Honour Roll wall plaque Holy Trinity Church\, East Melbourne Photo : Rev’d Grant Edgcumbe
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/east-melbourne-the-men-who-went-to-war/
LOCATION:East Melbourne Library\, 122 George St\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Melbourne Historical Society":MAILTO:info@emhs.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230420T190000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Bent\, Francis Bradford and electric tramways in Melbourne 1904-1909
DESCRIPTION:In our first co-presentation for 2023 with Engineering Heritage Victoria\, Ken McInnes will speak about the controversies surrounding the electrification of Melbourne’s suburban railway system in the early years of the twentieth century. \nIn 1904\, electrical and mechanical engineer Francis Edwin Bradford (1869-1927)\, a recognised American electric tramways pioneer\, was controversially contracted directly by Thomas Bent\, Victorian Minister of Railways\, and Premier\, to report on and progressively electrify Melbourne’s suburban railway system. But Bent postponed work on the report\, and instead requested Bradford design and supervise the construction of an electric tramway from St.Kilda to Brighton\, as a first stage of electrifying the railways. Bent’s instructions did not sit well with the Railway Commissioners. After Bradford completed the work\, Bent again postponed work on the report\, and asked Bradford to operate the system and extend it to Brighton Beach. In 1907 fire destroyed the tramway power plant and rolling stock\, and Bent instructed Bradford to restore the works and rolling stock. After successfully restoring the system\, he was summarily dismissed by the Railways Commissioners. By then Bent was losing support\, and the Railways had instead appointed English engineer Charles Merz to report on electrification. Parliament turned on Bent and Bradford\, Bradford successfully sued the government but with his reputation in tatters\, left to pursue a different career in England. \nThis lecture will be a hybrid presentation so you can choose to attend in person or via Zoom. For those attending via Zoom\, you will be sent your Zoom log-in details 24 hours prior to the event. \nAs with all our RHSV events\, refreshments are served from 5:30pm – 6pm when the lecture will commence.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/thomas-bent-francis-bradford-and-electric-tramways-in-melbourne-1904-1909/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
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SUMMARY:Walking tour: Princes Hill\, Carlton
DESCRIPTION:Historical Walks in Carlton\nThese walks are run by the Princes Hill Community Centre in conjunction with the Carlton Community History Group. To register\, contact Princes Hill Community Centre: www.princeshill.org.au \nEmail: enquiries@princeshill.org.au Phone: 9387 7740. \nThis tour takes you around an interesting and historic part of Carlton to hear its history and the history of iconic places such as Princes Park and the Carlton Football Ground.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/walking-tour-princes-hill-carlton/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230422T150000
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SUMMARY:Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
DESCRIPTION:In a foreign climate and environment\, how did European women adapt to living in rural Victoria and the emerging suburbs of Melbourne? Explore and delight in the opulent tastes and styles adopted by women through nineteenth century gowns from the fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society. \nMary Ann Henty came with her husband\, Francis Henty to the Port Phillip District immediately after their marriage in Launceston in 1842. The gown she wore at the ceremony is the centrepiece of a large collection of gowns owned and worn by pioneering Victorian families. A number of our newly acquired costumes in the Henty Collection will join other historic costumes donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families. \nThe exhibition includes silken gowns worn for special events such as weddings and balls as well as examples of day dresses used for entertaining at home and when visiting. It will allow you to view evolving styles of outerwear and undergarments\, which only occasionally responded to a new climate and environment. \nThe exhibition runs for three weekends and will be supplemented by a series of midweek lectures on the activities and tastes of women in colonial Victoria. The formal rooms of the Villa Alba Museum \, 44 Walmer Street\, Kew\, 3101\, will form a vivid background to the items exhibited. \nOpen Saturdays & Sundays 22 April – 7 May\, 10am-12pm\, 1pm–3pm. Tickets range from $20-$25 \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-tickets-560162139037
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-1840-1900/
LOCATION:Villa Alba\, 44 Walmer St\, Kew\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Villa-Alba-exhibition.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
CREATED:20230413T224749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T224749Z
UID:10000888-1682244000-1682262000@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
DESCRIPTION:In a foreign climate and environment\, how did European women adapt to living in rural Victoria and the emerging suburbs of Melbourne? Explore and delight in the opulent tastes and styles adopted by women through nineteenth century gowns from the fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society. \nMary Ann Henty came with her husband\, Francis Henty to the Port Phillip District immediately after their marriage in Launceston in 1842. The gown she wore at the ceremony is the centrepiece of a large collection of gowns owned and worn by pioneering Victorian families. A number of our newly acquired costumes in the Henty Collection will join other historic costumes donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families. \nThe exhibition includes silken gowns worn for special events such as weddings and balls as well as examples of day dresses used for entertaining at home and when visiting. It will allow you to view evolving styles of outerwear and undergarments\, which only occasionally responded to a new climate and environment. \nThe exhibition runs for three weekends and will be supplemented by a series of midweek lectures on the activities and tastes of women in colonial Victoria. The formal rooms of the Villa Alba Museum \, 44 Walmer Street\, Kew\, 3101\, will form a vivid background to the items exhibited. \nOpen Saturdays & Sundays 22 April – 7 May\, 10am-12pm\, 1pm–3pm. Tickets range from $20-$25 \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-tickets-560162139037
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-1840-1900-2/
LOCATION:Villa Alba\, 44 Walmer St\, Kew\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230426T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
CREATED:20230413T225132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T225132Z
UID:10000889-1682512200-1682521200@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Immigrant Women in the Age of Elegance: A lecture by Dr Liz Rushen AM
DESCRIPTION:During the 1830s and 1840s\, thousands of women were encouraged to migrate to the Australian colonies. Liz will describe how they managed the translocation process and created settled\, sometimes elegant\, lives for themselves in what were often frontier homes. \nDr Liz Rushen AM is on the Editorial Board of the Australian Dictionary of Biography\, and a Research Associate in the Faculty of Arts\, Monash University. A former Executive Director of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, and former Chair of the History Council of Victoria\, Liz is widely published in the field of migration history\, women in colonial Australia and the social history of the Port Phillip District (Victoria). Her latest book is Garryowen Unmasked: the life of Edmund Finn (Anchor Books Australia\, 2022). In 2021\, Liz was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to community history and heritage preservation. \nVilla Alba Museum 44 Walmer Street Kew\, VIC 3101 \nTickets $25 \nBookings at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/immigrant-women-in-the-age-of-elegance-a-lecture-by-dr-liz-rushen-am-tickets-611569369447
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/immigrant-women-in-the-age-of-elegance-a-lecture-by-dr-liz-rushen-am/
LOCATION:Villa Alba\, 44 Walmer St\, Kew\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Female-immigrants.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
CREATED:20230313T223258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T223912Z
UID:10000878-1682758800-1682769600@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Pioneer Palaces of Rhyll Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Phillip Island and District Historical Society in partnership with the Bass Coast Branch of the National Trust and supported by the Bass Coast Shire Council will be holding two guided bus tours of the nine remaining historic cottages of Rhyll.\nThere will be a choice of morning or afternoon tours on offer with the former commencing at 9am and the afternoon tour starting at 1pm ‒ both from the Rhyll Mechanics Hall. Both tours are expected to run for about 3 hours and include refreshments at one of the cottages. \nThis yearʼs theme for the annual Heritage Festival is ʻShared Storiesʼ and the stories of the original residents of these cottages will be shared with the participants. \nThe date is Saturday 29th April and the cost for the tour including a sumptuous morning or afternoon tea is $35 for non-members and discounted to $25 for members. \nPlease email: prothfield@mac.com for your reservation. Credit card payments will be required for confirm your booking.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/pioneer-palaces-of-rhyll-bus-tour/2023-04-29/1/
LOCATION:Rhyll Mechanics Hall\, 54 Lock Road\, Rhyll\, VIC\, 3923\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Rhyll.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Phillip Island & District Historical Society":MAILTO:prothfield@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
CREATED:20230308T212308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T213407Z
UID:10000875-1682762400-1682769600@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Historical Walks in Carlton - Melbourne General Cemetery (Southern Part)
DESCRIPTION:These walks are run by the Princes Hill Community Centre in conjunction with the Carlton Community History Group. To register\, contact Princes Hill Community Centre: www.princeshill.org.au \nEmail: enquiries@princeshill.org.au Phone: 9387 7740. \nMelbourne General Cemetery is the oldest and most historic of our existing cemeteries. On this tour you will learn about its history\, and about some of the interesting or notorious characters who are buried there.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/historical-walks-in-carlton-melbourne-general-cemetery-southern-part/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MGC.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlton Community History Group":MAILTO:jeffann@bigpond.net.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
CREATED:20230413T225404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T225404Z
UID:10000890-1682762400-1682780400@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
DESCRIPTION:In a foreign climate and environment\, how did European women adapt to living in rural Victoria and the emerging suburbs of Melbourne? Explore and delight in the opulent tastes and styles adopted by women through nineteenth century gowns from the fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society. \nMary Ann Henty came with her husband\, Francis Henty to the Port Phillip District immediately after their marriage in Launceston in 1842. The gown she wore at the ceremony is the centrepiece of a large collection of gowns owned and worn by pioneering Victorian families. A number of our newly acquired costumes in the Henty Collection will join other historic costumes donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families. \nThe exhibition includes silken gowns worn for special events such as weddings and balls as well as examples of day dresses used for entertaining at home and when visiting. It will allow you to view evolving styles of outerwear and undergarments\, which only occasionally responded to a new climate and environment. \nThe exhibition runs for three weekends and will be supplemented by a series of midweek lectures on the activities and tastes of women in colonial Victoria. The formal rooms of the Villa Alba Museum \, 44 Walmer Street\, Kew\, 3101\, will form a vivid background to the items exhibited. \nOpen Saturdays & Sundays 22 April – 7 May\, 10am-12pm\, 1pm–3pm. Tickets range from $20-$25 \nBookings at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-tickets-560162139037
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-1840-1900-3/
LOCATION:Villa Alba\, 44 Walmer St\, Kew\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Villa-Alba-exhibition.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
CREATED:20230313T223258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T223912Z
UID:10000879-1682773200-1682784000@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Pioneer Palaces of Rhyll Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Phillip Island and District Historical Society in partnership with the Bass Coast Branch of the National Trust and supported by the Bass Coast Shire Council will be holding two guided bus tours of the nine remaining historic cottages of Rhyll.\nThere will be a choice of morning or afternoon tours on offer with the former commencing at 9am and the afternoon tour starting at 1pm ‒ both from the Rhyll Mechanics Hall. Both tours are expected to run for about 3 hours and include refreshments at one of the cottages. \nThis yearʼs theme for the annual Heritage Festival is ʻShared Storiesʼ and the stories of the original residents of these cottages will be shared with the participants. \nThe date is Saturday 29th April and the cost for the tour including a sumptuous morning or afternoon tea is $35 for non-members and discounted to $25 for members. \nPlease email: prothfield@mac.com for your reservation. Credit card payments will be required for confirm your booking.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/pioneer-palaces-of-rhyll-bus-tour/2023-04-29/2/
LOCATION:Rhyll Mechanics Hall\, 54 Lock Road\, Rhyll\, VIC\, 3923\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Rhyll.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Phillip Island & District Historical Society":MAILTO:prothfield@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
CREATED:20230215T061945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T061945Z
UID:10000856-1682776800-1682784000@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Memories of Musical Lives
DESCRIPTION:Rosemary Richards will speak about her new book Memories of Musical Lives co-edited with Julja Szuster (Melbourne: Lyrebird Press\, 2022) during the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival at McCrae Homestead on 29 April at 2 pm.\nPlease see:\nhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.au/ahf_event/memories-of-musical-lives/\nhttps://ecommerce.unimelb.edu.au/faculty-stores/lyrebird-press/lyrebird-press-australia
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/memories-of-musical-lives/
LOCATION:McCrae Homestead\, 11 Beverley Rd\, McCrae\, Victoria\, 3938\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Memories-of-Musical-Lives.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
CREATED:20230413T225629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T225629Z
UID:10000891-1682848800-1682866800@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
DESCRIPTION:In a foreign climate and environment\, how did European women adapt to living in rural Victoria and the emerging suburbs of Melbourne? Explore and delight in the opulent tastes and styles adopted by women through nineteenth century gowns from the fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society. \nMary Ann Henty came with her husband\, Francis Henty to the Port Phillip District immediately after their marriage in Launceston in 1842. The gown she wore at the ceremony is the centrepiece of a large collection of gowns owned and worn by pioneering Victorian families. A number of our newly acquired costumes in the Henty Collection will join other historic costumes donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families. \nThe exhibition includes silken gowns worn for special events such as weddings and balls as well as examples of day dresses used for entertaining at home and when visiting. It will allow you to view evolving styles of outerwear and undergarments\, which only occasionally responded to a new climate and environment. \nThe exhibition runs for three weekends and will be supplemented by a series of midweek lectures on the activities and tastes of women in colonial Victoria. The formal rooms of the Villa Alba Museum \, 44 Walmer Street\, Kew\, 3101\, will form a vivid background to the items exhibited. \nOpen Saturdays & Sundays 22 April – 7 May\, 10am-12pm\, 1pm–3pm. Tickets range from $20-$25 \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-tickets-560162139037
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-1840-1900-4/
LOCATION:Villa Alba\, 44 Walmer St\, Kew\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Villa-Alba-exhibition.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093826
CREATED:20230414T005029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T005153Z
UID:10000421-1682859600-1682872200@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Renowned Gardeners walking tour of St Kilda Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Friends of St Kilda Cemetery\nRenowned Gardeners tour led by Claire Barton on Sunday 30 April. The tour is offered at 1.00 pm and again at 3.00 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will introduce participants to gardeners who designed many of Melbourne’s famous gardens. Visit the graves and hear the enthralling stories of renowned gardeners: Baron Ferdinand Jacob von Mueller\, Joseph Sayce\, Ian Higgins and William Sangster. \n\n\n\n\n\nAmong the renowned gardeners is Ina Higgins\, the first woman to graduate from Burnley College\, and the subject of the Doctoral research of local footpath gardener\, Sandi Pullman. \nFurther details of the walks here.  \nTickets are $15 and should be booked here: \ngabrielhermes@live.com | 0451831102
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/renowned-gardeners-walking-tour-of-st-kilda-cemetery/
LOCATION:St Kilda Cemetery\, Dandenong Road & Hotham Street\, St Kilda East\, Vic\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/St-Kilda-cemetery-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of St Kilda Cemetery":MAILTO:info@foskc.org
GEO:-37.859299;145.00114
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