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The tour will show how surgery has changed over the years through the evolution of ideas and discoveries in medicine. The tour takes in a viewing of the historic Hughes room, Council room, Kolbe room, Hailes room, surrounding corridors and the Museum. The items of interest are the Presidential portrait collection throughout the College, some |
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Join us for an Australian Heritage Festival event! Join us for a captivating walking tour that blends history and exercise, perfect for enthusiasts of both! Starting at Armadale train station, you'll explore the fascinating past of High Street, one of Victoria's most iconic locations known for its vibrant food scene, fashion boutiques, leisure spots, and
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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. 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. Bring your questions |
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Join a local historian for a walk around this interesting part of Carlton, and hear of its history and the history of iconic places such as Princes Park, the Carlton Football Ground, and the Melbourne General cemetery. 10am to 12 noon, Saturday 2 May. Starting point - Princes Hill Community Centre, Bagung Lane, Princes Hill.
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The tour will show how surgery has changed over the years through the evolution of ideas and discoveries in medicine. The tour takes in a viewing of the historic Hughes room, Council room, Kolbe room, Hailes room, surrounding corridors and the Museum. The items of interest are the Presidential portrait collection throughout the College, some |
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Join Dr Liz Rushen, curator of our new exhibition, "Hoddle Grid - The Great Land Grab", for a special Curators Talk event at 2PM on Thusday 7 May in the gallery at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Enjoy some light refreshments as Dr Rushen takes us back to 1 June 1837 when Robert Hoddle
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Melbourne General Cemetery is the oldest and most historic of our existing cemeteries. For the last century and a half, it has been the final resting place of Melbourne’s famous and infamous. On this tour you will learn about its history, and about some of the interesting or notorious characters who are buried there. 10am |
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The tour will show how surgery has changed over the years through the evolution of ideas and discoveries in medicine. The tour takes in a viewing of the historic Hughes room, Council room, Kolbe room, Hailes room, surrounding corridors and the Museum. The items of interest are the Presidential portrait collection throughout the College, some |
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Experience some of the best examples in Australia of the eloquent 'boom era' architecture of the 19th century, in the quiet and picturesque residential enclave of South Parkville. You will hear something of its history, of some colourful characters who lived there, and visit the scene of a notorious murder. 10am to 12 noon, Saturday |
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A National Archeaology Week Event This panel event draws on two recent conference papers: "A Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes: Successful Collaboration and the Preservation of 19th Century Footwear from Deep Deposits below the Melbourne Rail Yard" and "Sound as a Barrel: Historical Archaeological Conservation of a Unique Timber Barrel from Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne."
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Join Dr Liz Rushen, curator of our new exhibition, "Hoddle Grid – The Great Land Grab", for a special Curator's Talk event at 2PM on Thusday 7 May in the gallery at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Enjoy some light refreshments as Dr Rushen takes us back to 1 June 1837 when Robert Hoddle
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The Royal Historical Society of Victoria turns 117 years old on May 21. To celebrate we'll be hosting a morning tea as part of the Cancer Council's "Biggest Morning Tea". Come along, have a cuppa, a piece of cake, and help us raise much needed funds for Cancer Council. These funds will go towards vital
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A National Archeaology Week Event Western Melbourne’s open plains may look like blank space between suburbs—but dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover stories written into every ruined homestead. These forgotten landmarks tell of colonisation, survival, and cultural change, connecting today’s fast-growing communities with the region’s layered past. In this fascinating talk, we’ll explore how
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Join award-winning author, broadcaster and organic gardening expert, Penny Woodward, for an inspiring talk on how to grow and use herbs for cooking, medicine and pleasure. Drawing on her decades of experience as a horticultural editor, writer, and photographer, Penny will share her practical tips for cultivating healthy herbs at home and explore the fascinating
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AGM: 5pm – 6.10pm Break: 6.10pm – 6.30pm Weston Bate Oration: 6.30pm – 7.30pm The Weston Bate Oration follows the RHSV’s Annual General Meeting. The AGM runs from 5pm until about 6:10pm when we have a short break before resuming for the Oration at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served in that break. If you wish
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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. 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. Bring your questions |
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