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SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. \nJillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) – this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2025\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \n11am (AEST) Thu 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-2025-2025-04-24/
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SUMMARY:How to Record a Painful History
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a not-to-be-missed discussion on recording and sharing the truths of a colonial past. Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and Marguerita Stephens will share their experience of collaborating across cultures to create their ground-breaking work “Years of Terror: Banbu-deen: Kulin & Colonists at Port Phillip 1835-1851.” \nWhy did Billibellary and other Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung clansmen and women parley with Batman on the banks of the Merri Creek in June 1835?  And what befell the clans in the decade and a half that followed that fateful encounter with Britain’s Empire? Based primarily on the daily journal of Assistant Protector William Thomas\, this work meticulously documents the lives\, and deaths\, of those who struggled to hold their Country.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/how-to-record-a-painful-history/
LOCATION:Prahran Mechanics Institute\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:AGL Shaw Lecture: La Trobe\, Redcoats and the Mounted Police
DESCRIPTION:On 1st October 1839\, the newly appointed Superintendent of the Port Phillip District\, Charles La Trobe\, came ashore in Melbourne for the first time. He was greeted by William Lonsdale\, who had been sent to the district as de facto superintendent\, and Police Magistrate in late 1836. \nLonsdale\, a recently retired officer of the 4th Regiment (King’s Own) had come to Port Phillip with a small ‘garrison’ of an Ensign and 30 men from the same regiment. He forged a close relationship with La Trobe over the coming years even though La Trobe was distinctly non-military. While neither had direct command of the ‘garrison’\, which reported to HQ in Sydney\, the soldiers had an important role in providing the ultimate\, mostly symbolic\, Imperial underpinning of La Trobe’s authority. \nA Mounted Police detachment\, although made up of soldiers on attachment from their regiments\, did come under control of the Police Magistrate. \nThis presentation will describe the life and times of the Redcoats and the Mounted Police\, and provide (good\, bad and ugly) context to their presence in the District of Port Phillip until Separation in 1850. \n  \nPresented by Dr Andrew Kilsby.\nAndrew is a professional historian and published author. His focus is military\, business and biographical history. A graduate of RMC Duntroon he holds a PhD from UNSW at ADFA. A founder of Military History and Heritage Victoria Inc. in 2010\, Andrew has also written numerous articles\, convened and presented in military history conferences and arranged exhibitions\, including two at the RHSV. His business publications have also achieved two RHSV Community History Award commendations. As the 2024-25 Fellow of the La Trobe Society\, Andrew is investigating ‘La Trobe\, Law and Order 1839-1854’. \n  \nAbout AGL Shaw lectures\nAlan George Lewers Shaw AO\, FAHA\, FASSA\, FRAHS\, FRHSV (1916 – 2012) was an RHSV Councillor from 1965 to 1971 and President from 1987 to 1991. He is also a Benefactor of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. He was President of the C J La Trobe Society as well and the two organisations\, the C J La Trobe Society and the RHSV\, have jointly presented the annual A G L Shaw lecture since 2002 as a tribute to a great historian. A list of previous lecturers can be viewed here. \n  \nHouse-keeping\nYou will be sent an automatic email confirmation once you book – if this email doesn’t appear in your in-box\, please check your Spam or Junk Mail folder as these automatically generated emails can go astray. \nAs at most RHSV events\, we will be serving refreshments from 5:30pm to 6pm when the lecture starts. For the AGL Shaw lecture\, we also serve refreshments after the event and we encourage our members and the members of the C J La Trobe Society to stay a little longer and share our hospitality.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/agl-shaw-lecture-la-trobe-redcoats-and-the-mounted-police/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
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
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SUMMARY:PMI Library Book Sale: April 2025
DESCRIPTION:After our success last year\, we again have market stalls joining us for our bi-annual big book sale! We have 10+ stalls joining us\, so you know it will be lively. Stall owners have jewellery\, knitted toys\, scrapbooking materials\, soaps and more to offer you. Make sure to stop by and pick up a treasure or two.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/pmi-library-book-sale-april-2025/
LOCATION:Prahran Mechanics Institute\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:The History of Georges of Collins Street
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday April 3rd for our next meeting and talk on GEORGES of Collins Street. \nOur speaker Justin Maclean will be discussing the store history\, and the merchandise they sold. \nAll welcome. Please register your interest in attending via email at antiquecollectorsclubvic@gmail.com or meet us at the Kew Library on meeting night. \nNon-members/casual entry: $10
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-history-of-georges-of-collins-street/
LOCATION:Phyllis Hore Room\, Kew Library\, Civic Drive\, Kew\, Victoria\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T110000
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SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. \nJillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) – this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2025\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \n11am (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-2025-2025-03-27/
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SUMMARY:The Yallourn Briquette Works\, 1925-1971: The Making & Marketing of Bernie's Heat Nuggets with Matthew Churchward
DESCRIPTION:Join Engineering Heritage Victoria and the RHSV at an illustrated talk to mark the centenary of the Yallourn Briquette Works. Achieving its first commercial production in February 1925\, the Yallourn Briquette Works was the third key element of the ambitious state-owned enterprise to harness the immense brown coal resources of the Latrobe Valley. Championed by the Victorian geologist and engineer Hyman Herman\, later remembered as the ‘father of Yallourn’\, and constructed under the leadership of Sir John Monash\, the Yallourn Briquette Works consumed at times up to half the output of the Yallourn Open Cut\, transforming the damp crumbly raw brown coal into hard shiny nuggets of energy that could be readily transported\, stored and burnt. \nComplementing the electricity flowing from the Yallourn Power Station\, the train loads of briquettes dispatched daily from Yallourn filled a thriving demand for industrial and domestic fuel\, helping Victoria to become independent of the vicissitudes of imported black coal supplies. Over half a century the Yallourn Briquette Works played a key role underpinning the State’s industrial and social development. \nOur speaker Matthew Churchward is Senior Curator of Engineering & Transport at Museums Victoria\, which holds examples of the first and last briquettes made at Yallourn and an extensive photographic collection documenting the construction of the Briquette Works. Over the past three decades Matthew Churchward has worked extensively on collections and database development\, public programs\, exhibitions and the creation of websites and online content. His research interests encompass Victoria’s mining\, engineering and transport history including shipping\, railways\, roads\, bridges\, ports\, sewerage\, water and electricity supply.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/engineering-heritage-victoria-matthew-churchward/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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SUMMARY:Louise Lovely's Labassa
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: 6pm – 7.30pm \nSession 2: 8pm – 9.30pm \nFilm pioneer Louise Lovely was Australia’s most successful actress in Hollywood’s early silent era and Labassa’s most celebrated resident of the 1930s. Delve into Miss Lovely’s extraordinary life story as a star of stage and screen and learn what her splash of glamour brought to Labassa and its community.\nBeginning with light refreshments in Labassa’s opulent Drawing Room\, guests will then attend a talk on the world of Louise Lovely and her cinematic achievements. A guided tour will take guests back to the 1930s\, highlighting how the property appeared at that time. \nGuests are invited to add to the ambience of the evening by dressing in 1930s style. Please note stiletto heels are not permitted to be worn inside Labassa. \nLabassa mansion is a National Trust Property recognised for its opulent 19th-century interiors. Built between 1863 and 1890\, the Mansion is in the French Renaissance style. The Mansion was converted into flats in 1920 and augmented in 1936 by the building of a block of Art Deco flats to the east. \nImportant Information: \n\nTicket includes: Refreshments\, talk and guided tour.\nRefreshments: Please advise any dietary requirements no later than 4pm Wednesday 19th March 2025 to bookings@nattrust.com.au.\nLimited Capacity: 50 guests per session. Bookings essential. No refunds are possible after 4pm Thursday 20th March 2025.\nAccessibility: Disability access is available by prior arrangement. Access to the first floor is by stairs only.\nParking: No parking available on Manor Grove.\nStilettos are not permitted to be worn inside of Labassa mansion.\n\nCost: $42.28 – $47.44
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/louise-lovelys-labassa/
LOCATION:Labassa\, 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T193000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Place: The Story of Melbourne's Lanes' - Richard Broome Talk at Malvern Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Malvern Historical Society Committee for a lecture by author Professor Richard Broome at the Malvern Town Hall on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 7:30pm. \nProfessor Richard Broome\, AM FAHA FRHSV\, will present a lecture on ‘The Power of Place. The Story of Melbourne Lanes’. He will discuss the making of Melbourne’s Lanes and books about the Lanes. Professor Richard Broome is an Emeritus Professor in History at La Trobe University and President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. \nCopies of Richard Broome’s Book The Story of Melbourne’s Lanes will be available for purchase\, $50 on the night. All proceeds go towards the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Cash sales onl. \nBookings are essential for seating allocation. \nRSVP by Friday 14th March \nPhone: Jonathan – 0420 986 884 \nEmail: malvernhistorical@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-power-of-place-the-story-of-melbournes-lanes-richard-broome-talk-at-malvern-historical-society/
LOCATION:Malvern Town Hall\, Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern\, Melbourne\, 3144\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:The World of Mab Grimwade
DESCRIPTION:Born into a genteel family of pastoralists and investors in colonial Victoria\, Mabel Louise Kelly (1887–1973)\, or ‘Mab’ to those who knew her\, would grow up to make an enormous contribution to Victoria and Australia. Most evidently\, it was made through bequests to the University of Melbourne and through the donation to the university of a large\, diverse and highly valuable collection of books and artworks. Mab Kelly married Russell Grimwade—chemist\, botanist\, industrialist and philanthropist—in 1909\, and much of her life from that point was publicly defined by her husband’s narrative. While Russell Grimwade left a large private collection including autobiographical papers\, letters\, and miscellanea that could be accessed by his biographer\, Mab preserved very little in the way of personal papers. How do we recover the lives of women who left little documentation? How do we piece together their stories and cultural impact? Using Mab Grimwade as a case study\, this talk addresses some of the methodological problems faced by historians writing biographies of women.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-world-of-mab-grimwade/
LOCATION:Prahran Mechanics Institute\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250116T092448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T050518Z
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SUMMARY:Feminists to felons: exhibiting women’s history
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, to celebrate Women’s History Month\, the RHSV offers our Women’s History lecture\, part of our Distinguished Lecture series. \nMuseums in the 1970s were largely masculine preserves\, staffed almost exclusively by men in white coats. Women were thin on the ground. Their stories were equally rare. Those few women who did appear in museum exhibitions were mostly royal women\, or in the Australian context\, governors’ wives. But as feminist historians recast the discipline\, museums followed in their wake. From feminists to felons\, matriarchs to monsters\, women’s stories began to be presented in exhibitions. This lecture explores some of the challenges encountered in exhibiting women’s history\, especially where the stories themselves might be described as ‘difficult history’. Are there ‘no-go’ areas in history exhibitions\, and what happens if we challenge them? \nMargaret Anderson is a public historian and museum administrator who is director of the Old Treasury Building. Before taking up this position she was CEO of the History Trust of South Australia. In a long career she held senior museum posts in Western Australia and South Australia and in the 1980s was foundation director of the Migration Museum in Adelaide. In between she taught history and material culture studies at Monash University. \nMargaret is a feminist historian with research interests in women’s history\, the history of the family\, and material history. She is especially interested in debates about conflicted views of the past and the capacity of museums to present inclusive content\, including ‘difficult histories’. \n  \nHouse-keeping \nThe Zoom log-in details will be sent\, 24 hours before the event\, to all those who have booked – please check your Spam or Junk Mail folder if you cannot find the email in your in-box. The Zoom event will start at 6pm (30 mins later than the in-person event). \nAs will all RHSV lectures\, we will serve refreshments from 5:30pm until 6pm when the lecture will commence.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/feminists-to-felons-exhibiting-womens-history/
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:20250316T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250203T054356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T054356Z
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SUMMARY:THE WWI BATTLEFIELDS OF VERDUN
DESCRIPTION:Nillumbik Historical Society invites you to a presentation and talk\, The WWI Battlefields of Verdun\, by Terry Phillips at 2pm Sunday 16 March \nTerry has visited the battlefields of France and Belgium for many years. He is a military history expert\nwho regularly gives talks and presentations to community groups and schools. \nThe presentation will be followed by a light afternoon tea \nTickets: $10pp \nVenue: Ellis Cottage\, Ellis Cottage Reserve\, off Main Hurstbridge Road\, Diamond Creek \n  \nRSVP: 14 March 2025 \nnillumbikhs.sec@gmail.com \nPayment in advance to (Bendigo Bank 633-000 – 122948409 Nillumbik Historical Society) or in cash on the day \nPhoto caption: The former battlefield of Verdun still bears the scars of the terrible fighting that took place there in 1916
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-wwi-battlefields-of-verdun/
LOCATION:Ellis Cottage\, 10 Nillumbik Square\, Diamond Creek\, VIC\, 3089\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nillumbik Historical Society":MAILTO:elliscottage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250225T072545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T072545Z
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SUMMARY:McIntyre Lecture delivered by Emeritus Professor Richard Broome AM on ‘The Power of Place – Melbourne’s Lanes’
DESCRIPTION:Join Kew Historical Society to hear Professor Richard Broome AM\, FAHA\, FRHSV discuss The Power of Place. The Story of Melbourne Lanes\, the making of Melbourne’s lanes and books about the lanes. \nMelbourne’s laneways have always been dynamic and great survivors\, adding to the importance of the strong belief\, in this age of waste\, demolition and rebuilding\, that preserving the characteristics of a city’s evolution is an essential part of remaining unique and refreshingly different from other cities. \nRobin Boyd wrote in Victorian Modern in 1947 that\, ‘The little lanes were the honest streets of Melbourne’. \nAbout Professor Richard Broome\nProfessor Broome taught Australian and Indigenous History at La Trobe University for over three decades. \nHe is currently President of the RHSV and co-editor of the Victorian Historical Journal and was a former co-editor of Australian Historical Studies. \nHe is the author of 20 books. His latest co-authored book with the RHSV is The Story of Melbourne’s Lanes – Essential but Unplanned (2024). Copies of this book will be available to purchase for $50 and all proceeds will go to the RHSV. Cash is preferred. \nRefreshments will be served. \nWe welcome your attendance at the Just Theatre\, Kew Court House\, 188 High Street\, Kew\, 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets are priced at $20 and can be purchased at the door\, by phone to 9278 4770 or via this link: \nhttps://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/mcintyre-lecture-2025-power-place-story-melbourne-lanes \nRefreshments will be served before and after the Lecture. This annual event is always a wonderful occasion and we are delighted that a speaker of Richard’s calibre and experience is available to present it this year. \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/mcintyre-lecture-delivered-by-emeritus-professor-richard-broome-am-on-the-power-of-place-melbournes-lanes/
LOCATION:Just Theatre\, Kew Court House\, 188 High Street\, Kew\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250204T045805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T024545Z
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SUMMARY:March madness book sale
DESCRIPTION:This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors\, family history researchers\, historians\, and anyone else interested in books! \nThe books include Australiana\, Victorian local histories\, reference books\, family history research\, and many family histories. \nThere will also be assorted stationery items for sale. \nTo be held at\nFamily History Connections Resource Centre\nUnit 1\, 41 Railway Rd\, Blackburn
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/march-madness-book-sale/
LOCATION:Family History Connections Resource Centre\, Cnr Railway Rd & Queen St\, Blackburn\, Victoria\, 3130
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family History Connections":MAILTO:info@familyhistoryconnections.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250306T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250306T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250218T224630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T224630Z
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SUMMARY:'Victoria's Earliest Porcelain Works' with speaker Gregory Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 6th for our upcoming talk by Gregory Hill on ‘Victoria’s Earliest Porcelain Works’\, discussing the formative years of Victoria’s porcelain industry in the 19th and 20th centuries. \nThe talk will be followed with a light supper. \nLOCATION: Phyllis Hore Room\, Kew Library\, Thursday March 6th\, 7:30pm \nAll welcome. Please register your interest in attending via email at antiquecollectorsclubvic@gmail.com \nNon-members/casual entry: $10
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/victorias-earliest-porcelain-works-with-speaker-gregory-hill/
LOCATION:Phyllis Hore Room\, Kew Library\, Civic Drive\, Kew\, Victoria\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250228T013723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T023843Z
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SUMMARY:Art exhibition: Iconic Footscray
DESCRIPTION:Iconic Footscray is a colourful celebration of Footscray and surrounds\, featuring illustrations by local graphic designer Susan Fitzgerald. The exhibition features much-loved and landmark businesses\, past and present\, including Footscray Market\, Sims supermarket\, Olympic Doughnuts\, the Royal Hotel\, (G.) Joe Squatrito barber and more. The work also explores links to the past and highlights how design evolves over time\, predominantly through architectural style and signage details. \nEXHIBITION LAUNCH: Thursday 6 March 2025\, 5 to 7pm (FACEBOOK EVENT) \nEntry is via Paisley St\, on the corner of Albert St (opposite CommBank)\, Footscray. The gallery is located with VU Connectivity Centre\, Metro West\, but please note that the Nicholson Street entrance is closed. \nEXHIBITION DATES: Wednesday 5 March to Friday 21 March 2025. The gallery is open Monday to Friday\, 9am to 5pm\, and select weekends: Saturday 8 March (1pm to 4pm) & Saturday 15 March (5pm to 11pm\, for the Little Africa Night Market).
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/art-exhibition-iconic-footscray/
LOCATION:Footscray Connectivity Centre\, 47 Paisley St\, Footscray\, VIC\, 3011
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250217T224203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T224203Z
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SUMMARY:Daylesford and District Historical Society 60th Anniversary Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Daylesford & District Historical Society is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an Open Day! \nFREE ENTRY TO MUSEUM \nSee our building repairs\, painting\, new roof and fittings\, and meet our wonderful volunteers \nFeaturing Daylesford Brass Band 11:00am-11:30am \n100 Vincent St\, Daylesford.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/daylesford-and-district-historical-society-60th-anniversary-open-day/
LOCATION:Daylesford and District Historical Society\, 100 Vincent St\, Daylesford\, VIC\, 3460
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T191500
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250220T222542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T222542Z
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SUMMARY:Making the Shrine: Stories from Victoria's War Memorial with author and illustrator Laura J Carroll
DESCRIPTION:Hobson’s Bay Libraries are hosting this FREE EVENT next Thursday evening at the Williamstown Library. \nLaura’s book is a graphic novel which is very rare in the local history space\, and she is going to speak to her use of Trove in the process of creating it. She also found that the memorial fountain in Williamstown Cemetery was designed by Wardrop & Scurry\, the family architectural modelling business in which one of the Shrine’s two architects grew up in. \nThis is a FREE EVENT\, however bookings are essential. \nMore information is available on the attached flyer here: Making the Shrine – Stories from Victoria’s War Memorial – Williamstown Library – 27 Feb.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/making-the-shrine-stories-from-victorias-war-memorial-with-author-and-illustrator-laura-j-carroll/
LOCATION:Williamstown Library\, 104 Ferguson St\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250209T052525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T052525Z
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SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. \nJillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) – this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2025\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \n11am (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/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250116T042235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T042235Z
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SUMMARY:Family History Workshop: Learn How to Publish Your Family History
DESCRIPTION:Are you sitting on a treasure trove of family stories\, longing to share them with future generations? Join us at the PMI Victorian History Library for an enlightening one-day workshop that will transform your family history from cherished memories into a beautifully published book. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDesign Like a Pro: Explore various layouts and printing styles that will make your book visually appealing and easy to read.\nPicture Perfect: Master the art of photo placement to enhance your storytelling and create a visually engaging experience.\nBinding Basics: Understand different binding methods and how to choose the perfect one based on your page count and style preferences.\nNavigate the Publishing World: Learn how to effectively communicate with publishers and printers\, ensuring your vision comes to life.\nPrint with Purpose: Gain insights into determining the ideal print run and managing costs efficiently.\n\nThis hands-on workshop is designed to demystify the publishing process\, proving that with the right knowledge\, bringing your family history to print is not only possible but enjoyable. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just beginning to explore your roots\, this workshop will equip you with the tools and confidence to preserve your family’s legacy for generations to come.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/family-history-workshop-learn-how-to-publish-your-family-history/
LOCATION:Prahran Mechanics Institute\, 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
GEO:-37.8498022;144.9916641
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250116T041900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T041900Z
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SUMMARY:Reel History: A Journey Through Victoria's Cinematic Past
DESCRIPTION:Step into the golden age of cinema at the PMI Victorian History Library’s immersive film evening\, presented by the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society (CATHS). This captivating event will transport you back to the early days of film in Victoria\, showcasing the state’s pivotal role in Australia’s cinematic history. \nExperience the magic of Australia’s first feature-length film\, “The Story of the Kelly Gang” (1906)\, and witness the evolution of our local film industry. From the first film screening in Melbourne in 1896 to the groundbreaking developments of the 1920s\, you’ll be treated to a curated selection of rare footage and pioneering works that shaped our cultural landscape. \nThis is your chance to see how Victoria led the way in early filmmaking\, from the Salvation Army’s unexpected involvement to the introduction of Australia’s own sound system. Join us for an evening of nostalgia\, discovery\, and period appropriate movie snacks at the PMI Victorian History Library.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/reel-history-a-journey-through-victorias-cinematic-past/
LOCATION:Prahran Mechanics Institute\, 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:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250116T101452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T231336Z
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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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/curators-talk-yarra-birrarung-artists-writers-and-the-river-exhibition/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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:20250223T134500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20241223T231154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T231154Z
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SUMMARY:Lithographers\, Artists and Painters: a guided walking tour of St Kilda Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:The next Friends of St Kilda Cemetery guided walking tour will be held on Sunday 23 February 2025 at 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start. \nPlease meet at the Dandenong Road Pavilion. \nRSVP is essential and should be made to Geoff on 0448 740 195 or email foskcorg@gmail.com
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/lithographers-artists-and-painters-a-guided-walking-tour-of-st-kilda-cemetery/
LOCATION:St Kilda Cemetery\, Dandenong Road & Hotham Street\, St Kilda East\, Vic\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of St Kilda Cemetery":MAILTO:info@foskc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250222T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250122T061642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T205437Z
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SUMMARY:AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIANS AUSTRALIA INC HONORS REG HUNT
DESCRIPTION:WITH AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID ZEUNERT\nReg Hunt\, motor dealer\, racing driver\, collector and property investor was one of Melbourne’s best known and successful automobilists during his working life. Maserati historian\, enthusiast and long-time friend\, David Zeunert\, will discuss with Mark Bissett Reg’s life exploits following a light lunch at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. \nReg Hunt built one of Australia’s largest motor dealer operations and was known for his “Golden Mile” along the Nepean Highway\, Elsternwick that included a 12-acre used car lot that held up to 2\,000 vehicles and later Holden’s top selling dealership\, Reg Hunt Rhodes.\nLesser known is Reg Hunt’s success in motor racing\, particularly in his Maserati 250F Formula 1 car in which he competed against Stirling Moss\, Jack Brabham\, Stan Jones and others\, earning the Australian Driver’s Championship in 1956. He is also remembered for his collection of Rolls Royce and WO Bentleys. Reg Hunt retired after 45 years in the motor industry\, amassing some $95 million in property and a business that turned over $300 million per annum. \nDavid Zeunert is a Melbourne based enthusiast/historian\, a strong generalist with a particular passion for Maserati. It was via his ownership of Maseratis and the Maserati Club that David met Reg Hunt 40 years ago. Zeunert has a significant archive of Australian motor racing photographs\, magazines and memorabilia. He has contributed his research knowledge to many authors. In addition\, he has written for both club magazines and professional journals such as Benzina. Knowing Hunt as a friend\, and many of those associated with Maserati in Australia places David uniquely to speak with authority about the late Reg Hunt’s racing and commercial achievements.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/automotive-historians-australia-inc-honors-reg-hunt/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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ORGANIZER;CN="AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIANS AUSTRALIA INC":MAILTO:INFO@AUTOHISTORIANSAUSTRALIA.ORG
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
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SUMMARY:Geelong Numismatic Society is celebrating their 60th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Come and see 60 years of history on display at the Western Money Fair Geelong \nWonderful displays and trade in Australian & International coins\, banknotes\, stamps and PNCs. \nAccessories\, collectibles\, valuations and more \nBook sale and craft trade \n  \nEntry $2 with door prize and special $2 raffle \nInformation at www.westernmoneyfair.com.au \nwesternmoneyfair@gmail.com \nFB: Western Money Fair \nInstagram: western_money_fair \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/geelong-numismatic-society-is-celebrating-their-60th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Belmont Uniting Church\, 42 Thomson St\, Belmont\, Victoria\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Geelong Numismatic Society":MAILTO:geelongns@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250116T100057Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Billibellary Indigenous History Lecture: Breaking Australian Rules in Sport and History
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite our members and friends to join us for the 4th annual Billibellary Indigenous History Lecture to be delivered by distinguished academic Professor Barry Judd. \n\nThe Indigenous sport of Australian (Rules) Football is widely regarded as the national game at least in Melbourne and the State of Victoria. First codified in 1858 as the Melbourne Rules\, today Australian Football as it is officially known is the most spectated sport nationally and the controlling body of the sport the Australian Football League (AFL) is one of the wealthiest most influential Australian institutions. The history of Australian Football and its origins in goldrush era Melbourne provides an exemplary example of why the rules that govern the discipline of Australian history need to be broken. By referencing the orthodox methodological approaches and research practices in the writing of Australian Rules Football histories this lecture shows how Indigenous peoples\, knowledges and cultural practices can be eliminated from the Australian past. By referencing Australian football histories this lecture also shows how as productive settler-colonial relationships with Indigenous peoples can be made marginal and of insignificant importance. \nDrawing on recent scholarly collaborations with Professor Kat Ellinghaus a trained academic historian\, this lecture concludes by suggesting alternate approaches to the writing of Australian history that are inclusive of Indigenous Australian understanding of the past and therefore more capable of reconstructing more truthful understandings of the past. To do so the lecture concludes that an approach to historical research encapsulated by the ARC funding project Ngura Ninti is required. \n\nProfessor Barry Judd is a distinguished academic and accomplished leader\, currently holding the positions of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) and Professor of Indigenous Studies in the School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne. As the DVC (Indigenous)\, he plays a crucial role in shaping institutional policy\, strategy\, and guidance on all aspects of Indigenous higher education. \nIn addition to these duties\, Professor Judd provides academic leadership to the Indigenous Studies Program through undergraduate teaching\, Higher Degree Research supervisions\, and research activity\, all of which support the development of this emerging field of studies. He is a member of the esteemed Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) and was a foundation Chief Investigator of the National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network (NIRAKN). \nProfessor Judd’s expertise is widely recognised\, and he serves as a Board member of the Museums and Galleries of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) and the Life Again Foundation. He is also a member of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) committee of the Richmond Football Club. \nProfessor Judd’s academic background is extensive\, with an MA in Public Policy and a PhD in Australian Indigenous Studies\, as well as postgraduate qualifications in higher education teaching and learning. His research expertise lies in Australian race relations in Australian sports and interdisciplinary research methods in Indigenous Studies and Australian history. \nWith over 30 years of experience in supporting Indigenous activity in Australian higher education\, Professor Judd is widely published and holds several current Australian Research Council research grants. His invaluable contributions to the field of Indigenous Studies are a testament to his exceptional work\, inspiring and leading the way for future Indigenous leaders. \n\nHouse-keeping \nThe Zoom log-in details will be sent\, 24 hours before the event\, to all those who have booked – please check your Spam or Junk Mail folder if you cannot find the email in your in-box. The Zoom event will start at 6pm (30 mins later than the in-person event). \nAs will all RHSV lectures\, we will serve refreshments from 5:30pm until 6pm when the lecture will commence.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/2025-billibellary-indigenous-history-lecture-professor-barry-judd/
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:20250216T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250124T050439Z
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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
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/labassa-open-day-7/
LOCATION:Labassa\, 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20241213T040703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T040703Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="St Kilda Historical Society":MAILTO:info@stkildahistory.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075850
CREATED:20250129T232842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T232842Z
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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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