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SUMMARY:Pre-European Indigenous culture in the St Kilda area with Gary Presland
DESCRIPTION:The St Kilda area is part of the traditional lands of the Yalukit willam clan. As part of the Kulin nation\, the Yalukit willam were connected to clans as far away as the Murray River. Dr Gary Presland will detail the nature of these connections and elaborate on how the Yalukit willam made a living\, at the same time honouring and caring for their country. Gary has been researching\, writing and talking about the Indigenous history and natural history of the Melbourne area for more than 40 years. He is the author of eight books on these topics\, including First People: the Eastern Kulin of Melbourne\, Port Phillip and Central Victoria. Gary is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and an Honorary Associate of Museum Victoria. He is also president of his local historical society\, in Box Hill \n  \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/pre-european-indigenous-culture-in-the-st-kilda-area-with-gary-presland/
LOCATION:St Kilda Army & Navy Club\, 88 Acland Street\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T193000
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SUMMARY:Collecting Egyptology and Ancient History
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday Feb 6th for the first Antique Collectors Club meeting of 2025. \nWe are going Egyptian for the evening. Jennifer J. from Ankh Antiquarian Books is presenting a lecture on ‘Collecting Egyptology and Ancient History’. \nHosted by the Antique Collectors Club of Victoria Inc. \nVenue: Phyllis Hore Room\, Kew Library. Kew. \nThe talk will be followed with a light supper. \nNon-members/Casual Entry $10. \nEmail: antiquecollectorsclubvic@gmail.com
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/collecting-egyptology-and-ancient-history/
LOCATION:Phyllis Hore Room\, Kew Library\, Civic Drive\, Kew\, Victoria\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T183000
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SUMMARY:Transgender Australia: A History Since 1910
DESCRIPTION:Join authors Noah Riseman and Sam Elkin as they enter a conversation about trans history. They will weave together personal experience with historical examples to discuss changes to trans life and politics in Victoria since the early twentieth century. Their discussion will especially focus on the role of activism\, as well as where activists and political causes have fallen short at addressing the real challenges facing trans Victorians on the margins.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/transgender-australia-a-history-since-1910/
LOCATION:Prahran Mechanics Institute\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250204T123000
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SUMMARY:Think Tank: orientation/training programme for young people joining historical societies
DESCRIPTION:Murchison & District Historical Society wants to develop an orientation/training programme for young people – i.e. 14 – 18yo’s – to become volunteers for their historical society. Isn’t that a great idea? If your historical society has any experience in developing or running such a program\, Kay Ball from Murchison would love to hear from you. {murch.hs@outlook.com} \nThe RHSV thinks that this idea is worth putting effort into and seeing if we can develop a template that can be adopted by many historical societies. To facilitate this I’ve organised a Zoom meeting for 11am Tuesday 4 February 2025 for everyone interested to get together and share ideas and experiences and to work out what can be done. So please do join Kay and me on Zoom and bring your ideas and enthusiasm and we’ll see what we can nut out together. \nKay Ball from Murchison says\, “I have 15 x 2 hour sessions in mind (includes morning tea)\, that will be held on Saturdays and then some weekdays during school holidays. Planning on starting with about 8 in the group with two adults mentoring. Our volunteers have backgrounds in teaching\, retail and business management as well as a passion for history so should be a good fit!” \nYour Zoom log-in: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82712545917?pwd=Wm4lFy76mJ8YZ3aY6QGfUrYP7RGhoE.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID 827 1254 5917\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPasscode: 469528
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/73987/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250201T140000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Our Journeys in Australia 1947 -1977
DESCRIPTION:The Polish Museum and Archives in Australia Inc. (PMAA) warmly invites you to the book launch of “Our Journeys in Australia 1947 -1977”\, on Saturday 1st February 2025 at Tobruk House\, Melbourne\, at 2pm. \n“Our Journeys in Australia 1947-1977” is the English translation of the book “Nasze Drogi w Australii 1947 – 1977” published almost 45 years ago. This book covers the first thirty years of the lives and work of the members of the Carpathian Brigade in Australia. These soldiers/settlers initially migrated to Tasmania in 1947 and 1948\, and then settled in various parts of Australia. Many of their descendants have little knowledge of their fathers or grandfathers pasts\, stories\, and contribution to the Polish and wider community in Australia. \nThe event will include: \n\nBook launch by Ed Kremzer – Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland (Tasmania)\nQ&A session\nOpportunity to purchase the book\nRefreshments\n\nPMAA would be delighted to have you with us for this event. \nKindly RSVP by 30th January\, 2025 by email to polishmuseumarchivesaustralia@gmail.com\, or contact Barbara Capewell | 0402 002 429.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-our-journeys-in-australia-1947-1977/
LOCATION:Tobruk House\, 44 Victoria Ave\, Albert Park\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Polish Museum and Archives in Australia":MAILTO:polishmuseumarchivesaustralia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250129T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250129T120000
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SUMMARY:NAA webinar: How to preserve your own records
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how you can safeguard your collection of records for the future? \nJoin us for this free webinar\, our first co-presentation with the National Archives of Australia for 2025. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore the variety of ways you can preserve records and historical collections at home or with your community organisation. \nDiscover how to protect fragile documents\, photographs\, and other records from the effects of time.  Whether you’re a history enthusiast\, a volunteer\, or simply looking to care for your family’s keepsakes\, this session will equip you with the knowledge to ensure their stories will continue into the future. \nHousekeeping: \nThis event is delivered via Zoom and\, 24 hours before the event\, we will send the Zoom log-in details to all those who have booked \nOn booking you will be sent an automated confirmation email – if this isn’t found in your inbox please check your Spam mail or Junk mail folder as automated emails often fall foul of your ISP
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/naa-webinar-how-to-preserve-your-own-records/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Archives of Australia - Victoria":MAILTO:Patrick.Ferry@naa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
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SUMMARY:93rd Albert Jacka Commemoration: St Kilda Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:The City of Port Phillip welcomes you to the 93rd Captain Albert Jacka V.C.\, M.C. and bar (1893-1932) Commemoration 2025 on Sunday 19 January. The commemoration will commence at the St Kilda Cemetery\, Dandenong Road\, St Kilda at 2:00pm for formalities followed by afternoon tea at St Kilda Town Hall\, Cnr Brighton Rd & Carlisle St at 3:00pm. (please book: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1319041)\n\nAuthor\, Peter Fitzsimons has been invited as a guest to the above commemoration and Peter will\, at 5pm\, launch his latest book\, The Legend of Albert Jacka\, at St Kilda RSL\, 88 Acland St\, St Kilda VIC 3182\n\nTimetable of 3 separate events:\n\n\n2pm                                 Commemoration\, St Kilda Cemetery \n3pm – 4:30pm                Afternoon tea\, St Kilda Town Hall \n5pm                                  Book launch of The Legend of Albert Jacka\, St Kilda RSL \n\n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/93rd-albert-jacka-commemoration-st-kilda-cemetery/
LOCATION:St Kilda Cemetery\, Dandenong Road & Hotham Street\, St Kilda East\, Vic\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T120000
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SUMMARY:Tooronga Station Estate Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Malvern Historical Society\non Tuesday 17 December\, at 10 am\, to explore the history of the area close to Tooronga Station Malvern.\n \nBookings essential for the meeting place. \nTooronga Station is on the Glen Waverley Line\nMembers: Gold coin Non-members: $5 \nRSVP:\nTel: Duncan 0409 845 845\nEmail: malvernhistorical@yahoo.com
 \nPlease be aware parts of the walk are hilly . \nMalvern Historical Society PO Box 184\, Malvern VIC 3144 
\nmalvernhistorical@yahoo.com Tel: 0438 515 631 \n  \nPhoto caption: A relic of the land boom\, J. R. Morton’s office next to Tooronga Station. \nHammond Charlie (Tecoma) 1890\nSource: Stonnington History Archives Catalogue Reference number: MP1214 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/tooronga-station-estate-walk/
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malvern Historical Society":MAILTO:malvernhistorical@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241208T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
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SUMMARY:Labassa Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). \nExperience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history on its final open day for 2024. \nAlthough more than 700 people have lived at Labassa\, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Guided house tours and tower tours operate throughout the day\, and the tea room is open 10:30am to 3:30pm. The 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. Pre-bookings for entry to the house are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Walk up availability is subject to the numbers already in the house. \nCost: $0 – $50.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/labassa-open-day-6/
LOCATION:Labassa\, 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Melba Park
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Lilydale Melba Festival & Street Fair. \nInspired by Melba and presented by Lilydale & District Historical Society. \nCome together with us for a guided tour of Melba Park\, where you’ll discover fascinating stories about the origins of Melba Park and all that it contains\, from its rich history to its hidden gems. \nTour times: 10:45AM\, 12:45PM\, and 2:45PM \nTickets: $5 per adult\, children under 18 free \nBooking via https://www.trybooking.com/CWNGF \nStarting point: Main Stage – Ralph Goodes Reserve\, Main Street\, Lilydale VIC 3140 \nJoin us as we spark your imagination by uncovering the history of Lilydale’s beloved park!
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/guided-tour-of-melba-park/
LOCATION:Main Stage – Ralph Goodes Reserve\, Main Street\, Lilydale\, VIC\, 3140\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lilydale & District Historical Society":MAILTO:info@lilydalehistorical.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20241122T011932Z
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SUMMARY:Underrepresented Voices in History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about pioneering women in Greater Dandenong’s history\, the less represented voices. \nSpeakers include Angela Bailey\, a curator\, photographer and creative producer whose practice is informed from a community and cultural perspective. As a young activist participating in the fight for gay law reform in Queensland in the late 1980s to her work as Director of the Visual Arts for the Midsumma Festival in the late 1990s – all have contributed to her ongoing participation in promoting and interpreting our rich and diverse histories by creating exhibitions\, installations\, discourse and public programs of engagement. \nShe has a postgraduate degree in Fine Arts from the VCA\, a Masters of Art Curatorship from the University of Melbourne and is Vice President of the Australian Queer Archives. Angela will be speaking on her work on Heritage Victoria’s A History of LGBTIQ+ Victoria in 100 Places and Objects project\, and the Australian Queer Archives collection. \nOur second speaker\, Christine Keys\, is the sixth generation of the Keys family to live in Greater Dandenong. The family arrived to the area in 1845.  She has taken an interest in the local history societies since her retirement and is currently president of both historical societies in our city.  Christine will be speaking on some of the key pioneering women in Greater Dandenong’s history. \nAfternoon tea will be served following the presentations. \nPlaces are limited\, bookings essential – https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1317616 \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the We Built this City Exhibition. \nCost: Free
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/underrepresented-voices-in-history/
LOCATION:Benga\, Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong\, VIC\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cultural Heritage Team - City of Greater Dandenong":MAILTO:culturalheritage@cgd.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
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SUMMARY:WHEN AUSTRALIA WAS ALMOST FRENCH
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED: Our deepest apologies but this event has been cancelled. Refunds have been sent to those who have already bought tickets. We apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience. \n  \nThe RHSV is thrilled to host this lecture\, the only one in Melbourne\, presented by the Institut de recherche Nicolas Baudin. \nFor more than two centuries\, France and Australia have forged strong links. Between 1772 and 1827\, no fewer than nine French scientific expeditions explored the Australian coastline. French scientists drew maps\, studied flora and fauna\, and opened up to the Aborigines. In the century that followed\, Australians and French shed their blood side by side in two world wars. \nAs recently as December 2023\, the governments of our two nations solemnly renewed their cooperation through a multi-year agenda covering areas as broad and fundamental as rare metals\, defence\, culture\, history\, Antarctica\, oceans\, space and sport. \nIt’s these connections that the Institut de recherche Nicolas Baudin wants to highlight in their 2024 lecture tour. The Institut is presenting 12 events in 6 Australian cities as well as in New Caledonia. \nFrom Saint-Aloüarn\, who took possession of Australia for Louis XV at Shark Bay (Western Australia) in 1772\, to the scientists of the Baudin expedition who drew up a plan for Napoleon’s invasion of Sydney\, to Dumont d’Urville\, who explored King George Sound (now Albany) to make Western Australia a French colony\, France and England have always competed for possession of the island continent. Starting with the famous painting of Lapérouse unfolding the map of his expedition in front of Louis XVI\, with his hand pointing to Australia\, this lecture tells the long story of this race with its many twists and turns. \n \nPatrick Llewellyn is French and has a degree in humanities. For almost twelve years\, he has specialised in the history of the great scientific maritime expeditions of the 18th century\, in particular that of Nicolas Baudin\, the battle of the longitudes and marine chronometers. He was involved in organising the Art of Science exhibition in Australia in 2016\, dedicated to Captain Baudin’s expedition\, and facilitated the loan to Australia from the Musée National de la Marine in Paris of one of only two surviving marine chronometers from the Baudin expedition\, and the large copper plate used to engrave the first complete map of the Australian coastline in Paris in 1811. Patrick gave numerous lectures in Australia in 2015 and 2016. \n \nThe speaking tour is made possible by the support of the Institut’s partners: \n\nBausele is an Australian watchmaker founded by a Frenchman\, Christophe Hoppé.\nThe Accor group is the worldwide leader in hospitality.\nThe Silentworld Foundation and The Powerhouse Museum\n\n   \nAnd our event is sponsored by Dominique Portet Wines \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/when-australia-was-almost-french/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T190000
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH: YARRA BIRRARUNG ARTISTS\, WRITERS AND THE RIVER
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Birrarung: Artists\, Writers and the River is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers\, the book 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. \nAt this event we will be launching both the exhibition and Judith’s latest book\, Yarra Birrarung: Artists\, Writers and the River\, 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. \nJanet Bolitho is the President of the Yarra Riverkeeper Association. She is also a long standing and devoted member of the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society. She is a former Councillor and Mayor of the City of Port Phillip. \nJanet curates the Port Places project\, documenting\, observing and exploring Port Places – where the Yarra River meets Port Phillip Bay.  She enjoys introducing students\, local history enthusiasts and visitors to the places shaped by the Yarra Birrarung and the Port.  \nHolding a Master of Social Science in Policy and Planning\, she has a passionate interest in people centred urban planning.  She was a member of the Fishermans Bend Development Board until 2023. She is also a Board member of Westgate Biodiversity: Bili Nursery and Landcare\, the group caring for Westgate Park on the banks of the Birrarung.  \nHousekeeping \nThis event is in-person only – it will not be recorded nor available via Zoom. \nAs with most RHSV events refreshments will be served. \nYou will be sent an automatically-generated confirmation email of your booking – if it doesn’t appear in your in-box please check your Spam or Junk Mail folder.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/launch-yarra-birrarung-artists-writers-and-the-river/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Oral Histories
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the value of oral histories and Council’s heritage collections? \nJoin us at our upcoming event at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens. \nHistorian Dr Nicolette Snowden will explain how to record oral histories and examine their value in both a community and professional context. Nicolette is an experienced oral historian\, researcher and writer and she is a member of the Professional Historians Association (Victoria and Tasmania) and Oral History Victoria. \nThe program venue\, Benga\, was home to Australia’s first oral history centre. The centre resulted in a collection of recordings and transcripts of more than 300 interviews with a cross-section of people from the city. These oral histories now form part of Council’s Civic and Cultural Heritage Collection. Over the years\, these oral histories have formed the basis of many social history exhibitions and have provided an invaluable research tool for those studying Australia’s cultural heritage. Council’s Heritage Collection Officer will provide attendees with an overview of this important collection. \nThis program is being run in conjunction with the We Built This City exhibition. \nA light afternoon tea will be held following the presentations. \nRegistrations are required as places are limited – https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1311016 \nCost: Free
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-importance-of-oral-histories/
LOCATION:Benga\, Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong\, VIC\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cultural Heritage Team - City of Greater Dandenong":MAILTO:culturalheritage@cgd.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T074612Z
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SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2024
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 2024\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \nThe remaining 2024 Cataloguing Clinic will be held on \n\nThu 28 Nov 11am – 12noon (AEDT)\n\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYqcO-hqD8uH92SLyLFy8RywYTvMs4EraaZ/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqTwsE9KRtByORpwQB4_CM_PwpilbgvoPrzP8LwZKOjHvIdt2JJ9sRP3C \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82776964459?pwd=NmNXVVpVSWxTejRpUDBQUnpNaEQxdz09 \nMeeting ID: 827 7696 4459\nPasscode: 142102 \nIf joining by phone: \nOne tap mobile\n+61370182005\,\,82776964459#\,\,\,\,*142102# Australia\n+61731853730\,\,82776964459#\,\,\,\,*142102# Australia \nDial by your location\n• +61 3 7018 2005 Australia\n• +61 7 3185 3730 Australia\n• +61 8 6119 3900 Australia\n• +61 8 7150 1149 Australia\n• +61 2 8015 6011 Australia \nMeeting ID: 827 7696 4459\nPasscode: 142102 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdh0GPiJW \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2023-2023-03-16-2023-04-20-2024-03-21-2024-11-28/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
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SUMMARY:The 2024 Duigan Lecture: Mr Greg Hood AO
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mr Greg Hood AO\, former Chief Commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.  \nGreg will talk candidly about his aviation career including his time as an air training corps cadet flying gliders in South Australia\, his RAAF ATC career including overseas service in the Sinai Desert\, his time with Airservices Australia as an air traffic controller\, ATC instructor\, Manager Melbourne Centre\, and Executive General Manager. He will talk about some of the tough decisions during his 6 years as CASA’s Executive Manager Operations\, and will discuss how he inherited the search for MH370 and some of the other tragic accidents that he deployed to during his 5 years as Chief Commissioner at the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). \nHe’ll talk about his love of flying and the 12 years he owned and flew his BD4 across the country and will outline the bumps in the road experienced as a result of his heart disease. Finally\, he will pay tribute to John Duigan MC\, who in 2012 was one of the first aviators to be inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame (AAHOF)\, an organisation of which Greg is currently Chair. \n  \nFor more information or bookings \nEmail: secretary@ahsa.org.au\nWebsite: www.ahsa.org.au \nMobile: 0428 557 365
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-2024-duigan-lecture-mr-greg-hood-ao/
LOCATION:Air Force Association\, 24 Camberwell Road\, Hawthorn East\, VIC\, 3123\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20241023T025754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T025754Z
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SUMMARY:CHRISTMAS DINNER: NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA (VIC CHAPTER)
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Chapter of the Naval Historical Society of Australia will hold its end of year Christmas Celebratory Dinner at the Waverley RSL (Sunset Room) on Monday 25 November 2024. \nOur Guest of Honour and Speaker will be Rear Admiral John Lord AM RAN (Rtd)\, whose extensive naval service  and industry career spanned many facets\, including command of HMA Fleet.  He undoubtedly has many stories to tell. \nOnce again\, this event promises to be a delightful opportunity for members and friends to gather for dinner and some fun and games associated with the traditional raffle. \nDinner costs $30 per head to cover the two course meal.  Drinks are available at bar prices. \nGuests arrive from 6pm\, to be seated by 7pm. \nPAYMENT:\n*Direct Debit – BSB: 633000; Account: 118958503\n(please print your name as identification)\nOr\nCheque: made payable to the:\n“Naval Historical Society Victoria Chapter”\nand posted to:\nMarty Grogan\n549 Nepean Highway\nFrankston VIC 3199 \nQueries: Andrew Mackinnon andrewmackinnon0404@gmail.com
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/christmas-dinner-naval-historical-society-of-australia-vic-chapter/
LOCATION:Waverley RSL\, 161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley\, VIC\, 3150\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naval Historical Society of Australia":MAILTO:andrewmackinnon0404@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20241117T115711Z
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SUMMARY:HUME & HOVELL BICENTENARY 2024 COMMEMORATION
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the Stanley Community and attend the \nHUME & HOVELL BICENTENARY 2024 COMMEMORATION \nFriends of Stanley Athenaeum Present \nBicentenary of Hume & Hovell ‘THEY PASSED THIS WAY’ \nSunday 24 November 2024 at 10am \nHume & Hovell Monument (Myrtleford – Stanley Road) \nAfterwards at the Stanley Athenaeum \nto see ‘They Passed This Way’ exhibition \n& share morning tea \nat STANLEY ATHENAEUM- $5 donation \nEnquiries – Chris stanleyathenaeum@gmail.com or 0458 606 922 \nCoordinator- Chris Dormer \nStanley Athenaeum and Public Room \n2 Mount Stanley Road \nStanley Vic 3747 \nPhone: 0458 606 922 or 03 5728 1540 \nwww.victoriancollections.net.au:8013/organisations/stanley-athenaeum \nhttp://mivic.org.au/stanley.html \nhttps://www.facebook.com/Stanley-Athenaeum-1192094190800862
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/hume-hovell-bicentenary-2024-commemoration/
LOCATION:Hume and Hovell Monument\, Myrtleford-Stanley Road\, Stanley\, VIC\, 3747\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanley Athenaeum":MAILTO:stanleyathenaeum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241125
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SUMMARY:Traditional Trades Exposition
DESCRIPTION:Join this annual knowledge-sharing forum that brings together practitioners to exchange experiences\, successes\, and challenges\, while fostering discussions on conservation philosophy and processes. \nSet against the backdrop of Labassa Mansion\, the Exposition will showcase displays and demonstrations by some of Victoria’s finest traditional trade practitioners and offers a unique opportunity to engage their knowledge and experience\, and get hands on yourself. \nAttendees can learn about good custodianship of heritage properties\, explore career opportunities\, and gain an understanding of the skills and methods used by practitioners. \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November 2024\nTime: 10.00am – 4.00pm (daily)\nLocation:Labassa Mansion\, 2 Manor Grove Caufield North \nTickets: Adult: $30\, Child $15 | National Trust Member: $20\, Child Member $10 \nThe event will feature displays and demonstrations – including some from National Trust conservation projects – on a range of traditional trades including: \n\nPlastering\nTuckpointing\nRoofing & Plumbing\nAnd more…\n\nAttendees can browse a selection of hand tools for sale from the Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia and gain insights from experts during daily panel discussions \nThe Traditional Trades Exposition is presented by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and supported by the Heritage Council Victoria \n  \nBuy tickets here\n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/traditional-trades-exposition/
LOCATION:Labassa\, 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20241114T230849Z
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SUMMARY:The forgotten class? Shopkeepers of nineteenth-century Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Malvern Historical Society with Guest speaker\, professional historian\, Dr Fiona Gatt\, who will talk about ‘The forgotten class? Shopkeepers of nineteenth-century Melbourne’. Dr Fiona Gatt will investigate and compare the shopkeepers who operated in three distinct representative suburbs of nineteenth-century Melbourne; genteel Malvern\, inner urban North Melbourne and industrial Footscray.\nAll welcome! \nWednesday 20 November\, 7.30pm\nMalvern Town Hall\, Upper Foyer\,\n1251 High Street\, MalvernBookings are essential for seating purposes. \nRSVP by 18 November \nJonathan ph: 0420 986 884 \nEmail: malvernhistorical@yahoo.com \nimage caption: Glenferrie Road\, looking South\, 1915\, Source: Stonnington History Centre\, MP679
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-forgotten-class-shopkeepers-of-nineteenth-century-melbourne/
LOCATION:Malvern Town Hall\, Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern\, Melbourne\, 3144\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malvern Historical Society":MAILTO:malvernhistorical@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20241114T010015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T010015Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk by Boris Frankel - No Country for Idealists
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Glen Eira Historical Society. \nWe invite members and friends of Glen Eira Historical Society to join us at a presentation from Professor Boris Frankel. Boris will tell us the dramatic story of how his family (St Kilda residents) became ‘subversives’ in Australia and the USSR during the Cold War. \nBoris’ book No Country for Idealists – The Making of a Family of Subversives will be available to purchase on the night. \nEntry by gold coin donation. Supper is provided. Drinks can be purchased from the bar. \nBookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CWSPN \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/author-talk-by-boris-frankel-no-country-for-idealists/
LOCATION:Murrumbeena Park Bowls Club\, 26-28 Gerald Street\, Murrumbeena\, VIC\, 3163\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Eira Historical Society":MAILTO:gehs@optusnet.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20240404T041928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T041928Z
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SUMMARY:The Dominatrix Next Door
DESCRIPTION:🎭 The Dominatrix Next Door – Mother by day\, Dominatrix by night. \nWhen a cash-strapped single mother of two in suburban Melbourne has a fun idea to start a side hustle running workshops for hens’ parties\, she has no idea it will lead her on a surreal adventure (or twenty) through the debaucherous underground world of kink clubs and swingers’ parties. Nor does she know that it will bring her out on the other end as one of Australia’s most recognised Dominatrixes. \nMistress Jane is the Melbourne-based kinkster\, fetish queen\, sex nerd and mother of two (but not in that order). Whether hosting hens’ parties and club events\, writing\, podcasting\, or running workshops\, she imparts her unique brand of flirtation and female empowerment to everything she touches. \nBookings are essential with a gold coin for entry.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-dominatrix-next-door/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241119T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20240912T002305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T231538Z
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SUMMARY:INAUGURAL GWENDA D. M. JONES MEMORIAL LECTURE
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to launch the inaugural biennial Gwenda D. M. Jones Memorial lecture as part of our Distinguished Lecture series. \nThis lecture honours the life of Gwen Jones\, a keen member and generous supporter of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria over many years until her death in 2021\, aged 98. The lecture series will promote the vital role of The Jones Collection of the RHSV in documenting and supporting research on these themes. \nThe Jones Collection was donated to the RHSV by Gwen shortly before she died. Gwen’s creation\, stewardship\, and generosity surrounding the collection has ensured that future historians have an incredibly rich archive on which to draw. \nEminent historian\, Richard Aitken will deliver the inaugural lecture\, Orontes’ adventure: introducing The Jones Collection of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.  Richard is a Melbourne-based historian\, curator\, and writer specialising in the history of gardens and homemaking. Richard’s work is recognised nationally and internationally\, and his books have become essential reading for anyone with an interest in Australian history and domestic design. He spent three years sorting\, listing and annotating The Jones Collection\, resulting in the recent donation of approximately 200 archive boxes of documents and realia to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Richard’s work which combines his deep knowledge of and love for Gwen and her family combined with his historian’s rigour have added immeasurably to the value of the collection. \nRichard’s lecture will introduce The Jones Collection by focussing on the 1953–54 study tour of Britain and Europe undertaken by Gwen Jones. This is a particularly comprehensive holding within the collection and will act as a catalyst for narrating a significant part of Gwen’s life story as well as highlighting the richness of The Jones Collection for historical research and provide an assessment of its overall archival significance. \nGwenda Dagmar Marie Jones graduated from the University of Melbourne with BA (1947)\, BEd (1953)\, and MA (1983) degrees. She was the only child of Ebenezer and Meda Jones and immensely proud of her Welsh and Danish ancestry. The family were exceptionally close and shared a love of travel and music\, instilling confidence and independence in Gwen as she progressed through a culturally rich life. Apart from several years studying\, teaching\, and lecturing in Castlemaine\, London\, and Geelong\, Gwen lived in the family home in Coburg. She embraced her humble local origins of miners and seamstresses but also forged global friendships and interests. \nGwen was educated in local state schools\, progressing from University High School to training at Melbourne Teachers’ College. Following her BEd thesis on the early career of pioneering Victorian educationalist Frank Tate\, she embarked on year-long study at the University of London School of Education. Funded partially by the University of Melbourne’s Smyth Travelling Scholarship in Education she studied British drama education and its applicability to Victoria. The scholarship and ensuring experiences living in London were a high-point of her personal and professional life. \nApart from stints teaching in high schools\, Gwen’s main career was as a lecturer at Geelong and Coburg Teachers’ Colleges. Gwen introduced an elective in Australian history at Geelong in the late 1950s with a focus on local and regional history\, was local co-ordinator of the New Education Fellowship\, a fine accompanist\, madrigalist\, and cello player\, and produced Salad Days with her students to universal acclaim. \nGwen returned to Melbourne in 1964. She undertook long-term research into the history of Coburg’s Holy Trinity Anglican Church\, was a book reviewer and occasional author of articles in professional journals\, and wrote many plays for children’s theatre. She took a keen interest in local history and in 1973 commenced postgraduate research under the supervision of Pat Grimshaw\, studying governesses in Australian colonial society. \nFollowing retirement in 1986\, Gwen spent an engrossing sixteen years with The History Institute of Victoria as a member of its Executive Council and acting as membership secretary and in other roles. \nThe Jones Collection at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria holds Gwen’s personal and professional papers and an extensive family archive. Whether it was playing piano for Arthur Rubinstein on his 1937 Australian tour\, watching Wilson Hall burn in 1952\, meeting Yehudi Menuhin at the stage door\, or observing artist Arthur Boyd and his family on board her 1972 cruise to England\, Gwen seemed to have a ringside seat for history. \n Gwen’s passport which used one of her graduation photos. \nHousekeeping \nThis event will be hybrid so presented in person in our rooms and also via ZOOM. Those purchasing ZOOM tickets will be sent the log-in details 24hrs before the event. \nAn automatically generated confirmation of booking email is sent on booking – please check your Trash or Spam folders if this email does not turn up in your in-box. \nAs with most of our events\, refreshments will be served from 5:30pm – 6pm when the lecture starts (the Zoom session also starts at 6pm). There will be Q&A at the end of the lecture.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/gwenda-d-m-jones-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Lecturer Series,What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241117T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241117T160000
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SUMMARY:Labassa Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. \nAlthough more than 700 people have lived at Labassa\, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Guided house tours and tower tours operate throughout the day\, and the tea room is open 10:30am to 3:30pm. The 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 tour time. Capacity will be monitored on the day. Pre-bookings for entry to the house are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Walk up availability is subject to the numbers already in the house. \nCost: $0 – $50 \nNo parking in Manor Grove.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/labassa-open-day-5/
LOCATION:Labassa\, 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20240404T063850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T063850Z
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SUMMARY:My Grandfather's Clock
DESCRIPTION:🕰️ My Grandfather’s Clock \nThis is a joint Family History Connections and PMI Victorian History Library event. If family history\, a love of research and discovery is your thing\, do come along. \nHear about a story of an ordinary family’s journey from frontier warfare and dispossession through economic turmoil and emigration to modest prosperity. At each step\, we are led to reflect on the puzzles of personal identity and the mystery of time. Based on a lifetime of creative scholarship\, My Grandfather’s Clock is a moving testament to the power of family history to illuminate the present. \nGraeme Davison is Emeritus Sir John Monash Professor of History at Monash University. He has written widely on Australian history. His previous family history\, Lost Relations: Fortunes of My Family in Australia’s Golden Age\, won a Judges’ Special Prize in the Victorian Community History Awards. \nGraeme will sell and sign books on the day. \nBookings essential with a gold coin for entry.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/my-grandfathers-clock-2/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20241103T230120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T230335Z
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SUMMARY:The Life and Works of the sculptor Charles Summers (1825-1878)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday November 7th for our next club meeting. \nOur upcoming talk is on the ‘Life and Works of the Sculptor Charles Summers (1825-1878). \nHe is best known as the maker of the bronze statue of Burke and Wills\, Melbourne’s first public monument\, but he also made many other important works. \nOur speaker is Jennie Maggs\, a descendant of the sculptor and a Summers researcher and collector. \nHosted by the Antique Collectors Club of Victoria. \nThe talk will be followed with a light supper. \nPlease message if you wish to come along to allow for catering. \nNon-members/casual entry $10. \nThursday 7:30pm Phyllis Hore Room\, Kew Library.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-life-and-works-of-the-sculptor-charles-summers-1825-1878/
LOCATION:Phyllis Hore Room\, Kew Library\, Civic Drive\, Kew\, Victoria\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
CREATED:20240404T063901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T063901Z
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SUMMARY:Life So Full of Promise
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning historian and biographer of Pompey Elliott\, Ross McMullin\, on his new book. \nRoss is a renowned storyteller and an entertaining speaker. He will regale us with stories from “Life So Full of Promise”\, his second lost generation multi-biography following “Farewell Dear People”\, which won the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History. \nRoss’s new book again combines prodigious research and narrative flair in a collection of interwoven family stories about forgotten Australians who had radiant potential. The rich cast of characters includes a popular doctor\, a brilliant cricketer\, and an exceptionally talented barrister who was a potential prime minister. \n“Life So Full of Promise” illuminates what the war was like at home and at the sharp end. It provides insights into the experiences of Australians before\, during and after the war\, whether they were combatants or civilians\, or soldiers’ wives or parents. \nBookings are essential with a gold coin for entry.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/life-so-full-of-promise/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE VICTORIAN HERITAGE REGISTER
DESCRIPTION:The RHSV\, in partnership with the Heritage Council Victoria\, celebrates 50 years of the Victorian Heritage Register. The event will offer insight into the history and functioning of the Register\, which should be of interest to all concerned with preserving our heritage. \n2024 marks the 50th Anniversary of Victorian state government heritage legislation. In 1974\, after years of campaigning by Victorian heritage conservation activists\, the first buildings were included in the Victorian Historic Buildings Register to protect them for current and future generations. The Historic Buildings Register eventually became what we know today as the Victorian Heritage Register. \nThis event will be chaired by Professor Charles Sowerwine\, Chair of the RHSV’s Heritage Committee. Charles will open with a few words about the 50th anniversary of the Historic Buildings Act 1974 and the beginning of the Victorian Heritage Register. \nProfessor Graeme Davison will speak on The Victorian Heritage Register: The Founding Years. Graeme Davison\, well-known to RHSV members as a scintillating historian\, is also someone with extensive experience of the Heritage Council and of the creation and evolution of the Register. \nWhat’s in the VHR in 2024? Dr Marina Jansen\, a historian with Heritage Victoria\, will provide an overview of the Register and share insights from the VHR Analysis Project 2023-24. She will explain the registration process and describe the VHR Enrichment Project which aims to increase the diversity of heritage types\, historical themes and social groups in the Register. \nAnd finally we will hear from Dr Steve Campbell-Wright Heritage Council member. Steve Campbell-Wright is a cultural historian with particular interest in the influence of place on the culture of organisations and communities. He is a respected researcher and author on subjects ranging from built heritage and military culture to automotive history. Steve will bust some myths surrounding heritage and discuss Council’s role with regards to the Register. \nHousekeeping \nThis event will be hybrid so presented in person in our rooms and also via ZOOM. Those purchasing Zoom tickets will be sent the log-in details 24hrs before the event. \nAn automatically generated confirmation of booking email is sent on booking – please check your Trash or Spam folders if this email does not turn up in your In Box. \nAs with most of our events\, refreshments will be served from 5:30pm – 6pm when the lecture starts (the Zoom session also starts at 6pm). There will be Q&A at the end of the lecture. \n  \n This is a History Month event. Click on the logo for the full program \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/celebrating-50-years-of-the-victorian-heritage-register/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241030T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
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SUMMARY:Armadale Heritage Walks
DESCRIPTION:🏛️ Armadale Heritage Walks – An Seniors and History Month Event \nJoin 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 stunning architecture. \nOur knowledgeable guide\, Steve Stefanopoulos OAM\, an architectural historian\, former Mayor of the City of Stonnington\, and past President of the PMI Victorian History Library\, will lead you through the historical highlights and hidden gems of this renowned area. \nBookings are essential.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/armadale-heritage-walks/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="PMI Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241029T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084014
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Melbourne Ghost Signs
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join RHSV Councilors\, staff\, volunteers\, members and friends as we celebrate the launch of Melbourne Ghost Signs\, a fascinating new book by Sean Reynolds\, our very own Marketing Officer at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.\nThis mesmerising photographic collection captures Melbourne’s faded signs and forgotten logos\, offering glimpses into the city’s rich and ever-evolving history. From the gold rush era to the Swinging Sixties\, from brands like Robur Tea and Tarax soft drinks to hidden gems like ‘Miss Watson’s Motor Garage’ and the ‘St Kilda Coffee Palace\,’ these ghost signs preserve a piece of Melbourne’s past amidst the modern skyline. \nSean Reynolds\, originally from Illinois\, was first drawn to these phantom relics while exploring Yarraville and Footscray with his daughter during their daily lockdown outings. His keen eye unearthed a treasure trove of historical remnants\, and his passion for uncovering Melbourne’s unique past shines through in each image and accompanying story. \nAn Emmy-nominated marketing expert for shows like Ellen and TMZ\, Sean has made Melbourne his home since 2015. In his spare time\, he has embraced documenting the city’s hidden history\, one sign at a time. You can follow his journey on Instagram at @melbourne_ghostsigns. \nHousekeeping \nJoin us for an evening of nostalgia and discovery as Sean shares the stories behind these forgotten signs – some charming\, others heroic\, and a few tinged with tragedy. \nRefreshments will be served\, and as this event is in-person only– it will not be recorded or available via Zoom– we look forward to seeing you there. \nDon’t miss this chance to uncover the Melbourne you never knew\, one ghost sign at a time! \n\nThe book can be purchased and signed on the night of the event\, or you you can purchase it here. \n\n This is a History Month event. Please click on the logo for the full program.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/launch-melbournes-ghost-signs/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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