BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Royal Historical Society of Victoria - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Royal Historical Society of Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250519T225652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T234907Z UID:10001068-1747990800-1748019600@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Historical Society Network Leaders: Victoria-wide Conference and Networking Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:There are some 350 historical societies across Melbourne and Victoria. Most of these historical societies\, as well as being a member of the RHSV\, belong to local networks of historical societies. These local networks are usually geographically based and are vitally important in sharing information\, sharing challenges and providing key support.  In our turn\, the RHSV wants to support not just individual historical societies but also the networks that link them. \nSo\, the RHSV is delighted to host our second Network Leaders day – an opportunity for leaders and representatives of these diverse historical society networks throughout Victoria to come together and connect. \nPlease note that this event will not be Zoomed as a key aim is for leaders to meet with their peers from across Victoria and then\, when they return home\, to share their findings with their member societies. \nCOST \nAll attendees receive full-day refreshments and lunch \n\nFREE for qualifying attendees who are both:\n\na Network Leader (and up to additional 2 network members) who\, on returning home\, is willing to share their new knowledge with their network AND\nis an RHSV member OR a member of an RHSV-affiliated historical society\n\n\n$20 for network members who are neither an RHSV member nor a member of an RHSV-affiliated historical society.\n\nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT \n\nAvailable for long-distance travellers who are both representing a historical society network AND are a member of the RHSV or of an affiliated member society of the RHSV. Please first speak to your network to see if they have funds available to support your trip.\nReimbursement amounts:\n\nUp to $50 for attendees living 50-150km from Melbourne\nUp to $150 for attendees living beyond 150km from Melbourne\n\n\nTo qualify for reimbursement\, you must:\n\nRepresent a historical society network and\nBe a member of the RHSV or an RHSV-affiliated historical society\n\n\nSubmit your expense claims via email to Oliver Sperlich\, RHSV Operations Officer\, at operations@historyvictoria.org.au\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, May 23\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Start\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.45-10.00am\n \n \n \n \n \n Emeritus Professor Richard Broome AM FRHSV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 1: No time\, no money\, no resources: Challenges for Historical Societies\n \n \n \n \n \n Can historical societies as we know them survive? Why is it important that they do? We would generally agree that most societies are facing increasing challenges\, from a dwindling volunteer workforce to limited funds\, to the challenges and costs of technology\, to changing expectations from our communities and dwindling membership numbers.Are historical societies more than collection depots for unwanted family heirlooms\, and how do we ensure their survival?Why do we need to work together and what are the advantages and challenges of networking in this context?This presentation aims to challenge our current way of working and pose some questions on how we not only survive but move forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.00-10.45am\n \n \n \n \n \n Robyn Vincin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 2: Responses to challenges: what some Networks are doing and could do\n \n \n \n \n \n Historical Society Networks have often existed for decades with leadership and membership changing constantly. Networks are in the position of understanding the challenges faced by their member groups; geography can provide a Network with common perspectives but also with additional challenges. This presentation considers some of the initiatives Networks have adopted over many years and others they might consider embracing in orderto value add to their member groups’ work and engagement with other potential stakeholders. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.45-11.30am\n \n \n \n \n \n Graham Goulding OAM\,Craige Proctor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Short break\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11.30-11.45pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Short presentation: How the Federation of Australian Historical Societies can help Network Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Few network leaders know about the Federation of Australian Historical Societies. Established in 1977\, its constituents come from each state and territory\, and it is a national body representing approximately 1\,000 historical societies and 100\,000 members. This brief presentation outlines its work and why Network leaders should become subscribers\, ‘free’. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11.45-12.00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Rosalie TrioloOAM FRHSV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 3: Attracting young people to local history\, now and into the future\n \n \n \n \n \n Many historical societies have primary school groups visit them\, or have representatives take objects into schools. But there are approaches outside school hours for helping young people see and value the history around them. While some encounters might seem ‘fleeting’\, today’s young historians will more likely care ‘long-term’ for their local history–and the society that hosts much of it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12.00-12.30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Rosalie Triolo OAM FRHSV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch break\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12.30-1.30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 4: Working 'good way' with First Nations stakeholders\n \n \n \n \n \n Australian history is a highly contested space where the tensions between uncovering the truth and the discomfort this often brings are often experienced as points of contention. At the heart of this tension is the violence of the colonisation and genocide in Australia. One of the responses to this discomfort has been an effort to erase First Nations histories from the national narrative and in the 1960s this was described as the Great Australian Silence. One of the key strategies to uncover erased histories is being able to effectively engage with First Nations stakeholders. This presentation will focus on the importance of building relationships with First Nations stakeholders and how to navigate these complex spaces to maintain cultural responsiveness and safety for all partners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.30-2.15pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Aleryk Fricker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum: Cultivating hope: empowering historical societies for the future\n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary Cameron and Craige Proctor will lead this forum looking at strategies to make historical societies relevant and resilient. We will discuss the many ways in which the RHSV/HSSC can support societies and their networks. Share your success stories\, knowledge of new technologies and examples of positive collaboration and community involvement – we want to discover what is common to all successful historical societies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-3.00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary Cameron\, Craige Proctor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3.00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Drill Hall Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Following\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the presenters\nRobyn Vincin – Presentation 1: No time\, no money\, no resources: Challenges for Historical SocietiesRobyn has had a career in librarianship and town planning\, including NSW Executive Officer for the Planning Institute of Australia.With a strong commitment to public engagement and communication\, she continues to be a passionate advocate for networking and member engagement in both professional and volunteer organisations.She has a keen interest in genealogy and local history and the “stories of place.”After moving to Bayside in 2013\, she volunteered at Brighton Historical Society\, where she assisted with collection management\, answered research inquiries and was Secretary for a couple of years. In May 2024 she began volunteering at Sandringham and District Historical Society where she is currently Secretary and continues to provide research assistance. Robyn is a member of the RHSV Historical Societies Support Committee. \nGraham Goulding OAM –  Presentation 2: Responses to challenges: what some Networks are doing and could doGraham is currently the President of the Moe and District Historical Society. He served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Gippsland Association of Affiliated Historical Societies between 2006 and 2013. He has authored seven publications on Moe’s and Gippsland’s history and for some twenty years edited Coach News newsletter for the Moe Society and wrote many of the articles published. Between 2009 and 2021 he was a member of the Walhalla Board of Management looking after heritage sites in Walhalla and for nineteen years has been Secretary for the Gippsland Immigration Park which built the Gippsland Immigration Wall of Recognition and the Gippsland Heritage Walk with 72 panels of information on Gippsland history. Graham is a member of the RHSV Historical Societies Support Committee. \nCraige Proctor – Presentation 2: Responses to challenges: what some Networks are doing and could do\, and Forum A member and office bearer of a broad range of historical societies and heritage groups in south-western Victoria and the Wimmera\, Craige is both Chair of the RHSV’s Historical Societies Support Committee and President and Newsletter Editor of the Western Victorian Association of Historical Societies whose membership stretches from the coast to the Murray River. Craige has authored or co-authored nine books ranging from school and local histories to biographies of pioneer women\, a rural fire brigade and a disability support provider. While researching and chronicling aspects of local history is a passion for Craige\, he is also driven by the pleasure networking with other groups offers. In 2022 Craige was the recipient of an RHSV Award of Merit for services to local history. \nDr Rosalie Triolo OAM FRHSV – Short Presentation: How the Federation of Australian Historical Societies can help Network Leaders and Presentation 3: Attracting young people to local history\, now and into the futureRosalie is FAHS President\, a RHSV Councillor and a past-HSSC Chair. She has enjoyed over 40 years in professional and volunteer History contexts\, including long-term\, volunteer Victorian and national leadership\, advocacy\, presentation and publication roles. She believes that knowledge of the past can inform life into the future while being of profound interes tto individuals or whole communities. For 25 years at Monash University\, she helped facilitate the development of specialist History teachers. \nDr Aleryk Fricker – Presentation 4: Working ‘good way’ with First Nation StakeholdersAssociate Professor Aleryk (Al) Fricker is a proud Dja Dja Wurrung academic at the NIKERI Institute at Deakin University. He is a former Primary and Secondary school teacher and focuses on how to decolonise Australia’s neo-colonial education system to support the outcomes of all students. \nRosemary Cameron – Forum: Cultivating hope: empowering historical societies for the futureRosemary has been the RHSV’s Executive Officer since 2017. Her entire career has been in not-for-profit membership-based arts management. Overseas she worked for London’s English National Opera and Royal Opera House and Oslo’s Early Music Festival. She is former director of the Melbourne Writers Festival (2005 – 2009) and the Brisbane Writers Festival (2003 – 2005). She was involved in Melbourne’s successful bid to become a UNESCO City of Literature. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/historical-society-networking-day-2025/ LOCATION:RHSV\, Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Networking-day-2025-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au GEO:-37.8107817;144.9562417 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=239 A'Beckett Street:geo:144.9562417,-37.8107817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250410T031125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T010006Z UID:10001062-1748365200-1748374200@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:RHSV AGM + 2025 Weston Bate Oration: Professor Emeritus Graeme Davison DESCRIPTION:Melbourne from the Air\nFrom the balloon to the drone\, and from the Exhibition Building viewing platform to Skydeck\, Melburnians have thrilled to the spectacle of their city from the sky. They were fascinated by the exploits of hot-air balloonists like the accident-prone Henry L’Estrange. \nWhen they could not actually fly above the city\, artists like Albert Cooke reconstructed it from the ground in the black and white ‘bird’s eye views’ published in popular newspapers. In the twentieth century aerial photographers like Airspy’s Charles Pratt shot the city and suburbs in fine detail\, producing the most comprehensive photographic record of the city’s changing topography. In this lecture Graeme Davison reviews the aerial history of Melbourne and asks: Why does the view of the city from the air so enchant us? And what is the value of the Melbourne’s rich archive of aerial views to the social and local historian? \nGraeme Davison AO is Professor Emeritus at Monash University and one of Australia’s leading historians. He has written widely on Australian urban and cultural history and on the public uses of history. His books include The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne\, which won the Ernest Scott Prize\, My Grandfather’s Clock\, The Unforgiving Minute: How Australia Learned to Tell the Time\, The Use and Abuse of Australian History\, Car Wars: How the Car Won Our Hearts and Conquered Our Cities\, which won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Non-fiction\, University Unlimited: The Monash Story (with Kate Murphy)\, Lost Relations: Fortunes of My Family in Australia’s Golden Age and\, as co-editor\, The Oxford Companion to Australian History. \nThe Weston Bate Oration is one of the RHSV’s Distinguished Lecture Series. \nHousekeeping \nAGM: 5pm – 6.10pm\nBreak: 6.10pm – 6.30pm\nWeston Bate Oration: 6.30pm – 7.30pm \nThe 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. \nIf you wish to attend the Oration only then there is no need to arrive at the Drill Hall until\, say\, 6:15pm for 6:30pm. \nBoth the AGM and the Oration are hybrid and will be available on ZOOM for those who cannot attend in person at the Drill Hall. The same ZOOM log-in will apply to both the AGM and the Oration and those log-in details will be sent to those who RSVP 24 hours before the event. You just need to log-in when you are able to join the meeting/oration. \nThere is the opportunity below to record your apologies if you cannot attend the AGM in person or via ZOOM. \nMembers will be sent the papers for the AGM 14 days prior to the AGM. A digital version can be found here. \nNon-members are more than welcome to attend the AGM – we just ask members to identify themselves when RSVPing as it makes it easier for us to count votes\, etc. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/rhsv-agm-2025-weston-bate-oration-graeme-davison/ LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Distinguished Lecturer Series,What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AGM-and-West-Bate-Oration-2025-Graeme-Davison.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250209T052525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T221840Z UID:10001053-1748516400-1748520000@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 29 May 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 26 Jun 2025 \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 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2025-2025-05-29/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cataloguing-is-the-key.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250116T101452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T231917Z UID:10000570-1749553200-1749556800@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Curator's talk: Yarra Birrarung Artists\, Writers and the River exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join the curator\, Dr Judith Buckrich\, of our current exhibition Yarra Birrarung: Artists\, Writers and the River in a behind-the-scenes talk about the exhibition. \nThe exhibition is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers\, the exhibition explores how life has flourished on the river\, including recreation\, industry and land use\, as well as infrastructure\, natural history and social history. \nDespite much despoiling\, our river remains the vital artery of the city and beyond to the Yarra Ranges. Just as it was the fulcrum of Wurundjeri life\, it continues to inspire and fulfil our lives. From the Heidelberg School to the MCG\, the river has been a centre of Australian arts and culture for decades. \nJudith Buckrich has published a book\, of the same name\, which is the first comprehensive illustrated history of the Yarra Birrarung from before European settlement to the present day\, a 200 year story\, examined through the lives of its creatives. \nDr Judith Buckrich was born in Budapest\, Hungary in 1950 and emigrated to Melbourne in 1958. She has several entries in the Encyclopedia of Melbourne and Remembering Melbourne 1850–1960. Her book The Village of Ripponlea won a Victorian Community History Award in 2016 and Acland Street: the Grand Lady of St Kilda won the 2018 Fellowship of Australian Writers (VIC) Award for non-fiction. She has also published with Melbourne Books before\, releasing The Long and Perilous Journey: A History of Port Melbourne in 2002. At present\, she is working on an illustrated history of Fitzroy North. \nJudith has written her own one-woman shows\, short stories\, feature articles and essays and worked as a curator\, editor and translator. She was Chair of the PEN International Women Writers’ Committee from 2003 to 2009 and President of the Melbourne PEN Centre from 1993 to 2005. She is a past President of the Prahran Mechanics Institute Victorian History Library. \nHousekeeping \nThis free event is in person only (no Zoom). Morning tea is served before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent a confirmation email on booking. Please check your Spam or Junk Mail folder if you cannot find the automatically-generated email in your in-box. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/curators-talk-yarra-birrarung-artists-writers-and-the-river-exhibition-2025-04-15/ LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Yarra-Birrarung-Curators-Talk-Dr-Judith-Buckrich-June-10.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250615T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250603T232211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T232211Z UID:10001071-1749983400-1750003200@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Labassa Open Day DESCRIPTION:Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa\, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Come and experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Young visitors will have fun tracking down all those non-human “critters” who still live at the mansion. \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 \nPhotograph by Jon Rendell. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/labassa-open-day-9/ LOCATION:Labassa\, 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Labassa-Event-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250209T052525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T004309Z UID:10001054-1750935600-1750939200@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 (AEDT) Thu 27 Feb 2025 \n11am (AEDT) Thu 27 Mar 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 24 Apr 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 29 May 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 26 Jun 2025 \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 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2025-2025-06-26/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cataloguing-is-the-key.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250602T063455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T063530Z UID:10001069-1750960800-1750964400@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Protesting the Vietnam War and National Service Talk DESCRIPTION:During the Vietnam War\, a huge national protest movement grew around the conscription of young Australians ordered to fight in the contentious war. In Victoria\, many women were at the forefront of the historic protest movement. These brave women are the focus of the award-winning podcast Women\, Conscription\, War. \nDiscover this pivotal moment in Australian history in a talk by historian and podcaster Alexandra Pierce. \n  \n📍 Library at the Dock \n📆 26 June\, 6pm \n  \nBook here: https://bit.ly/43jVjYV URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/protesting-the-vietnam-war-and-national-service-talk/ LOCATION:Library at the Dock\, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade\, Docklands\, Victoria\, 3005\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/vietnam.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250619T035640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T040406Z UID:10001075-1752055200-1752060600@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/duneira.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250116T044158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T044158Z UID:10001044-1752604200-1752604200@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/echoes-of-the-19th-century.png ORGANIZER;CN="PMI Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au GEO:-37.8498022;144.9916641 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road Prahran VIC 3181 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39 St Edmonds Road:geo:144.9916641,-37.8498022 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250429T091916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T022454Z UID:10001065-1752687000-1752692400@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Paul-Mullaly-lecture-Squatters-Snodgrass-Spoils.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250603T231833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T231833Z UID:10001070-1753007400-1753027200@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Labassa-Event-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250707T010600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T010600Z UID:10001081-1753012800-1753023600@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Balla-Balla.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cranbourne Shire Historical Society":MAILTO:pauline.freeman2@bigpond.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250723T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250723T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250619T035640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T040406Z UID:10001076-1753264800-1753270200@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/duneira.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250604T050031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T094027Z UID:10001073-1753786800-1753790400@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rare-book-week-1884-Ephemera-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250423T064929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T063732Z UID:10001064-1753792200-1753795800@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Scapegoats-of-the-Empire.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250209T052525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T015902Z UID:10001055-1753959600-1753963200@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cataloguing-is-the-key.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250722T002812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T003503Z UID:10000602-1754229600-1754233200@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Biographical Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Chidell has researched the life of pioneer Katherine Rose Beale (1795-1856) who arrived at Port Phillip in 1839. The Beale family established the St Helena estate. Finding few reliable primary sources\, her book\, This Still Hearth tells the story of Katherine in a mix of fact and fiction. \nIn this presentation Charlotte will discuss her research\, writing and pathway to publication journey and discuss various styles of storytelling to share your family history research. Books available for sale. Presented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library. \nDiamond Valley Library\, Civic Drive\, Greensborough \nSaturday 3 August 2.00pm–3.00pm \nFree event – registrations essential. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/biographical-storytelling/ LOCATION:Diamond Valley Library CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Biographical-Storytelling.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250713T062725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T062725Z UID:10000600-1754422200-1754425800@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Rebels and Revolutionaries buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery: Zoom session DESCRIPTION:This presentation by Jeff Atkinson will follow a brief Annual General Meeting of the Carlton Community History Group. \nTo take part you will need to register\, which can be done by emailing jeffann@bigpond.net.au \nA Zoom link will be sent to you on the day before the presentation. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/rebels-and-revolutionaries-buried-in-the-melbourne-general-cemetery-zoom-session/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Images-Rebels-and-Revolutionary.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carlton Community History Group":MAILTO:jeffann@bigpond.net.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250811T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250811T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250722T003338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T003413Z UID:10000603-1754908200-1754911800@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Researching your Family History in South Asian Countries DESCRIPTION:Most South Asian family history has been traditionally maintained only within families and has been passed down from generation to generation\, with children hearing their stories from their “elders” from early childhood.  In this session\, Librarian and family historian Smita Biswas will share other basic steps and tips to get more clues about your South Asian countries’ family roots in India\, Sri Lanka\, Pakistan\, Nepal and Bangladesh and provide tips to learn more about your family history. Presented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library. \nMonday 11 August 10.30am–11.30am \nThomastown Library\, 54 Main Street\, Thomastown\, Vic. 3074 \nFree event – registrations essential. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/researching-your-family-history-in-south-asian-countries/ LOCATION:Thomastown Library CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/INDIA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250812T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250728T233514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T233514Z UID:10000607-1755023400-1755027000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:An Evening With Peter Mitchell and Jane Sullivan DESCRIPTION:Peter and Jane will discuss Peter’s new book\, “Under the Same Moon”; a powerful World War II story of two brothers\, drawn from previously unknown letters and histories of Australia’s Middle East and Java campaigns. \nEntry: Single $50 / Couple $65 – includes one copy of the book or a $25 book voucher\, plus refreshments \nBookings are essential: 94398700 or  https://elthambookshop.com.au/c/our-author-events URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/an-evening-with-peter-mitchell-and-jane-sullivan/ LOCATION:Eltham Bookshop\, 10 Arthur Stree\, Eltham\, VIC\, 3094\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Under-the-Same-Moon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eltham Bookshop":MAILTO:books@elthambookshop.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250619T035640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T040406Z UID:10001077-1755079200-1755084600@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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/2025-08-13/ LOCATION:Duneira Estate\, 1 Officer Lane\, Mount Macedon\, VIC\, 3440\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/duneira.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250717T030654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T030654Z UID:10000601-1755196200-1755201600@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Specimens Across Time: A 200th birthday tribute to Baron von Mueller DESCRIPTION:For National Science Week\, scientists at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria will host a free talk about the legacy of the first Gardens director\, founder of the National Herbarium of Victoria\, and first Government Botanist of Victoria\, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. During the talk\, scientists will share their favourite Herbarium specimens from Mueller’s time and discuss their contemporary significance. The talk also celebrates 200 years since Mueller’s birth. \n“Baron Ferdinand von Mueller was a botanist\, explorer\, and patron of science\, who founded our collection of plant\, algal and fungal specimens through his own collecting\, and through a network of collectors and scientists that he established globally\,” said Alison Vaughan\, Manager Collections at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. \nApproximately two-thirds of the 1.5 million plant\, algae and fungi specimens in the National Herbarium of Victoria today were amassed through Mueller’s endeavours. \nFree entry\, bookings essential. \nMueller Hall\, enter via Oak Lawn Gate. \nTo book to attend in-person or to register to watch online\, go to: https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/melbourne-gardens/whats-on-melbourne/specimens-across-time/ URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/specimens-across-time-a-200th-birthday-tribute-to-baron-von-mueller/ LOCATION:Mueller Hall\, Herbarium\, Royal Botanic Gardens\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3004\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mueller.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria":MAILTO:communications@rbg.vic.gov.au GEO:-37.8311011;144.9766951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mueller Hall Herbarium Royal Botanic Gardens Birdwood Avenue Melbourne 3004 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Birdwood Avenue:geo:144.9766951,-37.8311011 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250722T003728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T003728Z UID:10000604-1755784800-1755792000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Farming Families of Whittlesea DESCRIPTION:Did you have farming ancestors? Join members of the Whittlesea Historical Society who will present the history of some key pioneer farming families within the City\, recognising the history and heritage of the Whittlesea farming community since 1859 when the Agricultural Society was established. Visit display items and share your own stories as part of our family history month program. \nAfternoon tea will be provided by students from Whittlesea Secondary College. Presented in partnership by Yarra Plenty Regional Library with Whittlesea Historical Society\, Whittlesea Agricultural Society\, City of Whittlesea and Whittlesea Secondary College . \nThursday 21 August 2.00pm–4.00pm \nWhittlesea Library\, 57-61 Laurel Street\, Whittlesea\, Vic. 3757 \nFree event – registrations essential. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/farming-families-of-whittlesea/ LOCATION:Whittlesea Library\, 57-61 Laurel Street\, Whittlesea\, VIC\, 3757\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/farming-families-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250731T030414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T061838Z UID:10001082-1755797400-1755802800@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Farewell and Bon Voyage\, Rosemary Cameron DESCRIPTION:“After eight years and three Presidents\, our legendary Executive Officer is retiring from the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.\nPlease join us to celebrate all that she has done to help the Society become one of Australia’s success stories at a time when the arts and humanities need robust history societies more than ever. \nFeel free to add any messages or memories of your involvement with Rosemary when you RSVP”. \nRobert Pascoe\, President RHSV URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/farewell-and-bon-voyage-rosemary-cameron/ LOCATION:RHSV\, Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/farewell-rosemary.jpg GEO:-37.8107817;144.9562417 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=239 A'Beckett Street:geo:144.9562417,-37.8107817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250801T091229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T040111Z UID:10001083-1756229400-1756236600@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Heritage and the new Housing Zones: The Need to Reform the Reforms DESCRIPTION:The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria will hold a public meeting at the Drill Hall\, 239 A’Beckett St Melbourne 3000: \nHeritage and the new Housing Zones: The Need to Reform the Reforms\n\nThree leading experts will discuss challenges to heritage in the new planning context and ways to address these challenges: \n\nMichael Buxton\, Emeritus Professor\, Planning and Environment\, RMIT University\nNigel Lewis\, Leading Melbourne heritage architect since 1976\nScott Walker\, Director Urban Living\, City of Boroondara\n\nCollette Brennan\, CEO of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)\, will open the meeting\, followed by Charles Sowerwine\, Chair\, Heritage Committee\, Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, who will chair proceedings. \n  \nThe meeting follows on from the NTAV and RHSV joint statement “More Housing and Heritage Must Go Hand in Hand”  https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/blog/national-trust-of-australia-victoria-and-royal-historical-society-of-victoria-joint-statement/ and the Charter 29 Report\, “Reforming the Reforms” charter29.com \n  \nHousekeeping \n\nAs with most RHSV events\, refreshments will be served from 5:30pm – 6pm when the speakers will commence.\nThis event is an in person event only.\nAn automated confirmation email is sent to your email address when you book. If this email doesn’t turn up in your ‘in-box’ please check your Spam or Junk Mail folders. Don’t panic – there will be a list of names at the door so you will be able to gain entry without your ticket.\nThe RHSV Gallery Downstairs is an accessible venue.\n\n  URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/heritage-and-the-new-housing-zones-the-need-to-reform-the-reforms/ LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Highrise-v-heritage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250828T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250828T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250209T052525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T025457Z UID:10001056-1756378800-1756382400@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 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 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2025-2025-08-28/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cataloguing-is-the-key.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250829T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250829T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250723T235236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T085016Z UID:10000605-1756481400-1756494000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Book launch and panel discussion\, "Fathering: An Australian History" DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a book launch and panel discussion for Fathering: An Australian History (bookings essential)\n\nPanel Discussion\, 3.30-5.30pm Enjoy three fascinating panels discussing fathering and family life: historical perspectives and contemporary issues\, co-presented by the authors and other experts.\nBook Launch\, 5.30-7pm by Hon. Ged Kearney\, MP\n\nPlease RSVP below to attend the panel or the launch or both sessions. \nFathering: An Australian History \nThe 21st-century father is expected to be actively engaged in the everyday care of his children\, as epitomised by the celebrated dad of children’s cartoon Bluey\, the Blue Heeler Bandit. Fathering: An Australian History explores why fathers often struggle to meet social and cultural expectations. The authors’ groundbreaking research reveals the forces that have shaped Australian family life and fathering since the early twentieth century\, and how Australian fathers have managed their evolving role and its responsibilities. \nFocusing on lived experience and drawing upon a century of personal accounts\, Fathering reveals how the experience of being a father is as much shaped by social class and material wellbeing as it is by race and ethnicity\, geography and sexuality\, and by family legacy and personal character. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Launch\n Venue: Downstairs in RHSV exhibition space at 239 A’Beckett Street\, Melbourne \n5.30pm Drinks and food / canapes + book sales by RHSV \n6.00pm Welcome by Prof Alistair Thomson\, and Acknowledgement of Country \n6.05pm Launch by Hon. Ged Kearney MP (Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for Prevention of Family Violence) \n6.20pm Closing Remarks by Prof Michael Roper (Essex University) \nBook sales\, signing\, drinks and food / canapes \n7.00pm Finish \nPlease RSVP to attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Conversations / Q and A \n Fathering and Family Life: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Issues\nVenue: Upstairs in the RHSV Drill Hall at 239 A’Beckett Street\, Melbourne \n3.30 Afternoon tea \n4.00 Welcome and introductions: Emeritus Prof Alistair Thomson \nPanel Moderator: Prof Michelle Arrow (Macquarie University; President of the Australian Historian Association) \nPanel 1: Fathering and MotheringFocusing on how expectations about and experiences of fathering – and mothering – have changed across time and varied across culture and circumstance\, and how cultural expectations enable and disable men’s ability to be active and effective fathers. \n\nProf Jacqui McDonald (Deakin University\, convenor\, Australian Fatherhood Research Consortium)\nAssociate Prof Richard Fletcher (Principal Investigator\, SMS4dads & SMS4DeadlyDads\, Fathers and Families Research Program\, University of Newcastle)\nDr Johnny Bell (Fathering author)\nEmeritus Prof Alistair Thomson (Monash University\, Fathering author)\n\nPanel 2: Fathering and WorkFocusing on how men’s paid work and employment policies and practices have impacted fathering\, and how fathers and families\, and society and policy\, can make paid work less of an impediment to active and effective fathering. \n\nBelinda Probert (author of Bill’s Secrets: Love\, War and Ambition\, formerly Professor at Melbourne and LaTrobe universities)\nProf Sean Scalmer (University of Melbourne\, author of A Fair Day’s Work: The Quest to Win Back Time)\nEmeritus Prof John Murphy (University of Melbourne\, Fathering author)\n\nPanel 3: Fathering and Fractured FamiliesFocusing on the changing experience of fathering in families that have been fractured – by parental illness\, death or separation\, by war and trauma\, by violence or neglect\, by child removal – and how fathers\, families and Australian society best manage such difficult situations) \n\nHon. Ged Kearney MP (Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for Prevention of Family Violence)\nAssociate Prof Catherine Kevin (Flinders University\, ARC Strategic Research Initiative\, ‘A History of Domestic Violence in Australia 1850-2020’)\nDr Sean Martin\, (Program Lead\, Ten To Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health at the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS))\nDr Kate Murphy (Monash University\, Fathering author)\nDr Jill Barnard (author of the PhD ‘The Family Lives of Forgotten Australians)\n\nPlease RSVP to attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housekeeping\nThese events will not be delivered online via Zoom. \nIf you have questions about the program please contact Jill Barnard on jill.barnard1@monash.edu \nIf you have questions about the venue please contact the RHSV on office@historyvictoria.org.au | 03 9326 9288 URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-fathering-an-australian-history/ LOCATION:Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fathering-9780522881257_hr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250831T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250831T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250706T074112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T074112Z UID:10001078-1756648800-1756656000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:RICHMOND: Pete Smith - GTV 9 Living History DESCRIPTION:TV Personality\, Radio Announcer and Television Voice Over Artist.\nPete’s extensive 60 year career in radio and television has seen the beginnings\, the early development and significant changes in the entertainment industry.\nPete will take us on a journey of the magic of television\, the personalities and the enjoyment these years of entertainment has brought to the wider community. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/richmond-pete-smith-gtv-9-living-history/ LOCATION:Studio 1\, Former Channel 9 Building\, 15 Barnett Way\, Richmond\, Victoria\, 3121\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pete-Smith.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond &%3Bamp%3B Burnley Historical Society":MAILTO:richmondhs@optusnet.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250814T090830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T044357Z UID:10001087-1757007000-1757012400@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition launch: The Burying of Melbourne DESCRIPTION:Robert Pascoe\,\nDean Laureate and Professor Emeritus Victoria University\nPresident of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria\,\ntogether with RHSV Councillors\ninvites you to the launch of our exhibition\nThe Burying of Melbourne\ncurated by Dr David Thompson\ndesigned by Susan Fitzgerald\n \nto be launched by Steven Avery\,\nExecutive Director\, Heritage Victoria\nat 5:30pm on Thursday 4 September\, 2025\nRHSV Gallery\, 239 A’Beckett St\, Melbourne 3000\noffice@historyvictoria.org.au | 03 9326 9288\n  \n\n  \nIn the mid-1850s some areas of the Melbourne CBD were buried under a layer of clay at the direction of Melbourne City Council\, a rather extraordinary event that until recently had been largely forgotten. It is only in recent years that archaeologists carrying out the excavations required prior to developments in the city have uncovered evidence of the clay layer. \nA study commissioned by the Heritage Council of Victoria found that the burying was part of efforts by the City Council to control flooding\, caused largely by the original laying out of Melbourne’s street grid without due consideration of the flow of water over the underlying topography. \nThe depositing of the clay layer\, metres thick in some places\, had a significant effect on the lives and circumstances of those affected but did result in the sealing off of a layer of archaeology stemming from the earliest days of European settlement. \nThis exhibition\, The Burying of Melbourne\, describes events leading up to the burial and looks at some of the archaeology discovered beneath the clay. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/exhibition-launch-the-burying-of-melbourne/ LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FINAL_Social_1080x1350.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908 DTSTAMP:20260404T043306 CREATED:20250603T235756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T035246Z UID:10001072-1757116800-1757289599@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Regional Seminar Event: Making Ourselves Useful DESCRIPTION:Making Ourselves Useful – historical societies in the community\nWe all would like to think we are valued by our communities\, in one way or another. \nRepresentatives from local history groups including Shepparton\, Kilmore\, Daylesford\, Benalla\, Jeparit\, and Bendigo will present how they define being useful in their community. \nSpeakers will discuss how being useful is important\, and what they have done to win the ‘useful’ tag. The discussion will be illustrated with examples of successes… or failures. \nFeaturing keynote speaker Fiona Kinsey\, Senior Curator\, History & Technology Department\, Museums Victoria. Fiona has worked with community collection custodians and is familiar with the rich collections held in historical societies. \nThe seminar will be followed by an afternoon forum led by Simone Ewenson\, Heritage Collections Officer\, City of Greater Bendigo. Simone will open the discussion up to everyone and provide the opportunity to share usefulness stories with other volunteers. \nThe seminar is kindly supported by the City of Greater Bendigo who are subsidising the registration cost for volunteers and refreshments during the day. \nFor those in Bendigo on the afternoon of Saturday 6 September\, a city centre walk of Quirky Pall Mall will be offered by Bendigo Historical Society. \nMorning tea and lunch provided in registration fee. \nAgenda\n9.00: Registration \n9.30: Welcome and introduction\nEuan McGillivray\, President Bendigo Historical Society \n9.45: Keynote speaker: Fiona Kinsey\, Senior Curator\, Images & Image Making\, Museums Victoria\nFiona has 25 years of experience at Museums Victoria. She currently collects\, researches and interprets material culture relating to the history of the Australian photographic industry\, the practice of commercial and amateur photography\, and the role of the camera in documenting our working lives. Fiona is also researching goldfields history\, lives outside Melbourne and is passionate about engaging with the community\, especially in regional areas. \n10.30: Kym Lovett & Pam Keown\, Bendigo Military Museum\nEnsuring Bendigo’s rich military past and collections are accessible to both local and global audiences through meaningful education and thorough research. \n11.00: Morning tea \n11.30: Kristy Rudd\, Shepparton Heritage Centre.\nEmpowering volunteers through community connections — where passion meets purpose by preserving our shared history to inform and inspire future generations in Shepparton. \n12.00: Craige Proctor\, Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum & Jeparit Historical Society\nWorking within the Jeparit community to resurrect a defunct historical society as well as take a much revered but ‘safe’ museum into uncharted waters. \n12.30 Lunch \n1.00: Alan Monger\, Benalla Historical Society\nHeroes and outlaws\, clothing and culture – informing Benalla’s citizens of their heritage and history. \n1.30: Garry Lawrence\, Daylesford Historical Society\nLooking sideways – growing confidence and building resilience through community connections and support. Our ongoing journey of transformation in Daylesford. \n2.00: Barbara Wilson & Liz Dillon-Hensby\, Kilmore Historical Society\nPreserving the memories of WWI volunteers of Kilmore and conserving the fabric of our society through the precious textile collections. \n2.30 Break to set up for Open Forum Discussion \n3.00: Open Forum: Led by Simone Ewenson\, Heritage Collections Officer\, Bendigo Council.\nWhile Simone manages the City’s Heritage Collection\, she also supports a wide range of volunteer history and heritage groups in the wide area of the City of Greater Bendigo. She provides advice and organises specialist workshops for volunteer groups on collection issues such as preservation\, storage and disaster preparedness. \n4.00 Close \nAbout the Presenters:\nKeynote speaker: Fiona Kinsey\, Senior Curator\, Images & Image Making\, Museums Victoria\nFiona has 25 years of experience at Museums Victoria. She currently collects\, researches and interprets material culture relating to the history of the Australian photographic industry\, the practice of commercial and amateur photography\, and the role of the camera in documenting our working lives. Fiona lives outside Melbourne and is passionate about engaging with the community\, especially in regional areas. \nPanel leader: Simone Ewenson\, Heritage Collections Officer\, Bendigo Council\nWhile Simone manages the City’s Heritage Collection\, she also supports a wide range of volunteer history and heritage groups in the wide area of the City of Greater Bendigo. She organises specialist workshops for volunteer groups on collection issues such as preservation\, storage and disaster preparedness – to name few. She is always only a phone call away for advice. 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