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SUMMARY:Duneira Estate Winter House Tours with morning tea in the stables
DESCRIPTION:Duneira is running guided Winter House tours showcasing Stuart Stoneman’s extensive Art Collection. Stoneman was Duneira’s last owner who\, upon his death in 2002\, bequeathed his estate and his collections to the care of the S.R.Stoneman Foundation. \nDuneira is considered to be the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the few remaining grand hill stations left intact on Mt Macedon after the devastating bushfires of 1983. Along with the Stoneman Art Collection\, the house features an extensive library\, Persian rugs\, grand pianos and interesting period furniture. \nDuring this tour our knowledgeable guide will provide fascinating insights into the story of Duneira and its six owners. This tour includes morning tea in the newly stables. \nTickets: https://events.humanitix.com/duneira-winter-house-tours-with-morning-tea-2025
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/duneira-estate-winter-house-tours-with-morning-tea-in-the-stables/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Duneira Estate\, 1 Officer Lane\, Mount Macedon\, VIC\, 3440\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Echoes of the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the 19th century with the Four Seasons String Quartet at the PMI Victorian History Library. Led by internationally acclaimed cellist Nora Brownrigg\, this talented ensemble will bring history to life through a captivating program of period music. \nExperience the elegance and charm of a bygone era as the quartet performs timeless pieces that once graced grand halls and intimate gatherings of the 1800s. Whether you’re a lover of classical music\, a history enthusiast\, or simply seeking a unique cultural experience\, this magical evening promises to transport you to another time. \nJoin us for this unforgettable journey through historical arts accompanied by delicious snacks\, made possible by a generous grant from Stonnington Council.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/echoes-of-the-19th-century/
LOCATION:Prahran Mechanics Institute\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Squatters\, Snodgrass\, and the spoils of colonialism in Victoria - law\, land\, and corruption
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Professor Kate Auty will deliver the Society’s second Paul Mullaly History and Law Lecture. \nIn this lecture Professor Auty considers a fraction of the history of First People’s exposure to the ‘Port Phillip’ legal culture that stripped them of their country. She specifically examines the corruption that made colonial land theft\, occupation\, and ‘entitlement’ possible. She uses the activities of corrupt squatter – Peter Snodgrass – as her launching pad. He was one of many. He was involved in and led some of the earliest arbitrary reprisals in north-east Victoria. He was a highly significant proponent of the corruption associated with squatters’ opposition to the Nicholson Land Acts. More specifically he was corruptly and cynically instrumental in the machinations that led to the theft of Taungurung country at Acheron\, a place to the east of Euroa\, where Professor Auty lives. \nProfessor Auty lives and works on Taungurung country in north-east Victoria and she acknowledges the Taungurung people\, pays respect\, and dedicates this paper to their place on country. \nIt is because of the struggle and commitment of First Peoples and their allies that our jurisdiction has striven to be a leader in respect of justice initiatives. In relatively recent times (compared with First Nations time of occupation of country)\, building partnerships\, we established an ALS. We committed to on-country community consultation at the broadest scale during the RCIADIC. We established an Aboriginal Justice Agreement which has led to elders\, respected persons\, and Koori justice workers guiding Koori Courts across the state. Kooris also started the legal push for repatriation of cultural material\, and then remarkably Budj Bim was appropriately declared as a world heritage site\, it being a place that celebrates the oldest living culture and also that of the colonial squatting class. More recently the Yoorrook Justice Commission was established to listen\, confer\, and report on the truths that underpin our colonialist past and its present and continuing impacts. First Peoples are now leading the work of crafting a Treaty to recognise their entitlement to economic justice. These achievements have often involved the law. They all rest upon the robust bedrock of First Nations resilience and resourcefulness and they respond in various ways to the great inequity of the colonial and post-colonial culture of entitlement. \nToday the Taungurung and others are resuming control of their country. Treaty and truth-telling are making this possible. It is time. Professor Auty hopes this paper contributes to their just claims. \nHis Honour Paul Mullaly QC \nThe Royal Historical Society of Victoria was much saddened at the death of long-serving member\, His Honour Paul Mullaly QC\, in 2022 just shy of his 93rd birthday. Paul contributed substantially to the RHSV over many years and in many ways however his greatest contribution has been his transcription and annotation of Judge Willis’ Port Phillip Casebooks\, for which legal scholars will always be in his debt. Paul’s work can be found on a mini-website within the RHSV website here: The Judge Willis Casebooks . To honour Paul’s contribution we have established this biennial lecture on history and law in our Distinguished Lecturer series. \nSpeaker: Professor Kate Auty \nBarrister\, historian\, environmentalist\, active community member in regional Victoria\, and author\, Professor Kate Auty is passionate about diversity and inclusive community development. She is involved in a number of community-based intermediary organisations in respect of environment\, climate change\, energy and Indigenous matters. She is a member of the Australian Accountability Roundtable; co-chair of the Australian Open Government Partnership Multi-Stakeholder Forum; chair of the governing board of the Victorian Environmental Protection Authority; Professorial Fellow School of Law University of Melbourne and Senior Research Fellow with Melbourne Energy Futures. \nShe was the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability in Victoria from 2009 to 2014. She has formerly held appointments as a magistrate in Victoria and in the goldfields and western desert of Western Australia\, in both positions establishing Aboriginal sentencing courts in consultation with Aboriginal people. \nKate holds tertiary qualifications in environmental science\, law and history\, having graduated from University of Melbourne (Arts Hons/Law)\, Monash University (Masters in Environmental Science)\, and La Trobe University (PhD in Law and Legal Studies). She also holds a Diploma of International Environmental Law from UNITAR. Kate is member of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand and is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Kate continues as a barrister in Victoria (1992 – ). \n  \nHousekeeping \n\n\n\n\nFrom 5:30pm – 6pm the RHSV serves refreshments before the lecture commences at 6pm. Zoom audiences will join at 6pm. Zoom log-in details will be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the lecture.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker photo by Janet Fogarty
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/squatters-snodgrass-and-the-spoils-of-colonialism-in-victoria-law-land-and-corruption/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Lecturer Series,What's On
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SUMMARY:Labassa: Christmas In July
DESCRIPTION:Experience the sights\, sounds and tastes of a traditional mid-winter Christmas in the lavish surroundings of Labassa. We’ve decked the Christmas tree and set the dining table with all the style of a sumptuous 1890 banquet. Join us for a guided tour or opt for a self-guided tour. Creative activities for young visitors are available. \nGuided house tours and tower tours operate through out the day\, and the tea room is open 10.30am to 3.30pm. \nJoin us for a guided tour or opt for a self-guided tour. \nGuided Tour Times: \n\n11am: Interior House Tour\n12pm: ‘Who’s been living in this house?’ Tour (Note: this tour goes upstairs)\n1pm: Exterior tour\n2pm: Interior House Tour\n3pm: Interior House Tour\n\nTower tours: \n\n10:45am\, 11.45am\, 12.45pm\, 1.45pm\, 2.45pm & 3.45pm\n\nThe tower will be open with a limit of 12 people per tour group. Due to the tower’s narrow\, steep steps visitors are advised to wear sensible shoes. \nPlease arrive at least 15 minutes before your intended guided tour time. Capacity will be monitored on the day. \nCost: $0 – $50
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/labassa-christmas-in-july/
LOCATION:Labassa\, 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Cranbourne Shire Historical Society: Annual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Cranbourne Shire Historical Society invites you to their Annual Luncheon. The guest speaker is Judy Rand\, who will talk about the history of her historic property\, Balla Balla Homestead\, at Cannons Creek. \nWhen: Sunday\, July 20\, 2025 at 12 noon. Where: Tooradin & District Sports Club\, Recreation Reserve\, Tooradin. Cost: $30.00 per head – drinks at bar prices. \nRSVP including any special dietary requirements by July 11\, 2025 to either Barry Freeman at pauline.freeman2@bigpond.com or Sue Tobin at  susantobin@bigpond.com \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cranbourne-shire-historical-society-annual-luncheon/
LOCATION:Tooradin & District Sports Club\, Recreation Reserve\, Tooradin\, VIC\, 3980\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Duneira Estate Winter House Tours with morning tea in the stables
DESCRIPTION:Duneira is running guided Winter House tours showcasing Stuart Stoneman’s extensive Art Collection. Stoneman was Duneira’s last owner who\, upon his death in 2002\, bequeathed his estate and his collections to the care of the S.R.Stoneman Foundation. \nDuneira is considered to be the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the few remaining grand hill stations left intact on Mt Macedon after the devastating bushfires of 1983. Along with the Stoneman Art Collection\, the house features an extensive library\, Persian rugs\, grand pianos and interesting period furniture. \nDuring this tour our knowledgeable guide will provide fascinating insights into the story of Duneira and its six owners. This tour includes morning tea in the newly stables. \nTickets: https://events.humanitix.com/duneira-winter-house-tours-with-morning-tea-2025
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/duneira-estate-winter-house-tours-with-morning-tea-in-the-stables/2025-07-23/
LOCATION:Duneira Estate\, 1 Officer Lane\, Mount Macedon\, VIC\, 3440\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:RARE BOOK WEEK: Hoarder or Historian?
DESCRIPTION:Is our history in a drawer\, a scrapbook\, or a curated collection?\nSpeaker: Mandy Bede \nThis talk will focus on a selection of ephemera collections\, teasing out the theme of how our history is preserved. Join Mandy Bede\, President of the Ephemera Society of Australia\, as she shows examples of printed Australian ephemeral material from the sublime to the mundane. Regardless of how these items have been collected and preserved\, or by whom\, or for whatever reason\, they form part of the remarkable commonwealth of documents that record our past. \nHousekeeping \nThis event is part of Rare Book Week and\, for those attending both the RHSV event at 12:30pm and the earlier Ephemera Society of Australia event at 11am in our venue\, we will be serving refreshments between the two events. \nThese events are in person only – there is no Zoom and nor are the events recorded. \nPresented by: Ephemera Society of Australia\nat Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, 328 A’Beckett Street\, Melbourne \nMorning tea will be served immediately following this event.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/rare-book-week-hoarder-or-historian/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T133000
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SUMMARY:RARE BOOK WEEK: Scapegoats of the Empire
DESCRIPTION:Stories that divide us\nRecently\, the library of esteemed community historian Weston Bate was donated to the RHSV. Amongst the many gems was a rare book\, Scapegoats of the Empire\, written in Lancefield and published in 1907 about military crimes half a world away in South Africa. The author\, George Witton\, was the 3rd defendant in the military trial for murder brought against Breaker Morant and Peter Handcock. Morant and Handcock were executed by firing squad and Witton was jailed for life. Less than 3 years later he was released and returned home to Australia to write his dubious memoir. \nJoin distinguished historian Dr Andrew Lemon AM as he explores not just Scapegoats but looks to the rich literature that is spawned when the truth gets murky. \nAndrew Lemon is a multiple award-winning Australian historian\, best known for his three volume History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing (joint winner of the 2009 Australian Society for Sports History biennial book prize). He has written biographies\, local\, company and school histories\, and co-authored Poor Souls\, They Perished on Australia’s worst shipwreck (1986 FAW Wilke Prize). His book A Great Australian School: Wesley College Examined (2004) was shortlisted for the New South Wales state Premier’s History Award. In 2005 the University of Melbourne awarded him the degree of Doctor of Letters for his published work. In 2012 he was a John H. Daniels research fellow at the National Sporting Library and Museum\, in Virginia\, USA. Andrew is a former President of the RHSV. \nHousekeeping \nThis event is part of Rare Book Week and\, for those attending both the RHSV event at 12:30pm and the earlier Ephemera Society of Australia event at 11am in the same venue\, we will be serving refreshments between the two events. \nThese events are in person only – there is no Zoom and nor are the events recorded.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/rare-book-week-scapegoats-of-the-empire/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T110000
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SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. \nJillian 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. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) – 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 2025\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \n11am (AEST) Thu 31 Jul 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 28 Aug 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 25 Sep 2025 \n11am (AEDT) Thu 30 Oct 2025 \n11am (AEDT) Thu 27 Nov 2025 \nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0pcOiuqjItH9JWUaZk1ZrdaP1uA9d1Yqc1/ics?icsToken=DESnOhi_USXAWOo5GQAALAAAAOsufSxu9e_o1VvEoUWUiVuOT3wUceY4gYwdUjlaNrGDW1VrT1KjyEhE0aD9QHm4eoEg_M9GmHYiFwIZujAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=3FhVroEqTuiqU-ygov-0vg \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89471649756?pwd=Q8GKXnfp3lt6u9ar3tx1YW0HeRmM7V.1 \nMeeting ID: 894 7164 9756\nPasscode: 291255 \nIf joining by phone: \nOne tap mobile\n+61871501149\,\,89471649756#\,\,\,\,*291255# Australia\n+61280156011\,\,89471649756#\,\,\,\,*291255# Australia \n— \nDial by your location\n• +61 8 7150 1149 Australia\n• +61 2 8015 6011 Australia\n• +61 3 7018 2005 Australia\n• +61 7 3185 3730 Australia\n• +61 8 6119 3900 Australia \nMeeting ID: 894 7164 9756\nPasscode: 291255 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdoUG5MWlO
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2025-2025-07-31/
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CATEGORIES:What's On
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