BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Royal Historical Society of Victoria - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Royal Historical Society of Victoria X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Royal Historical Society of Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250209T052525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T221840Z UID:10001053-1748516400-1748520000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. \nJillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) – this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2025\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \n11am (AEST) Thu 29 May 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 26 Jun 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 31 Jul 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 28 Aug 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 25 Sep 2025 \n11am (AEDT) Thu 30 Oct 2025 \n11am (AEDT) Thu 27 Nov 2025 \nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0pcOiuqjItH9JWUaZk1ZrdaP1uA9d1Yqc1/ics?icsToken=DESnOhi_USXAWOo5GQAALAAAAOsufSxu9e_o1VvEoUWUiVuOT3wUceY4gYwdUjlaNrGDW1VrT1KjyEhE0aD9QHm4eoEg_M9GmHYiFwIZujAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=3FhVroEqTuiqU-ygov-0vg \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89471649756?pwd=Q8GKXnfp3lt6u9ar3tx1YW0HeRmM7V.1 \nMeeting ID: 894 7164 9756\nPasscode: 291255 \nIf joining by phone: \nOne tap mobile\n+61871501149\,\,89471649756#\,\,\,\,*291255# Australia\n+61280156011\,\,89471649756#\,\,\,\,*291255# Australia \n— \nDial by your location\n• +61 8 7150 1149 Australia\n• +61 2 8015 6011 Australia\n• +61 3 7018 2005 Australia\n• +61 7 3185 3730 Australia\n• +61 8 6119 3900 Australia \nMeeting ID: 894 7164 9756\nPasscode: 291255 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdoUG5MWlO \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2025-2025-05-29/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cataloguing-is-the-key.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250410T031125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T010006Z UID:10001062-1748365200-1748374200@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:RHSV AGM + 2025 Weston Bate Oration: Professor Emeritus Graeme Davison DESCRIPTION:Melbourne from the Air\nFrom the balloon to the drone\, and from the Exhibition Building viewing platform to Skydeck\, Melburnians have thrilled to the spectacle of their city from the sky. They were fascinated by the exploits of hot-air balloonists like the accident-prone Henry L’Estrange. \nWhen they could not actually fly above the city\, artists like Albert Cooke reconstructed it from the ground in the black and white ‘bird’s eye views’ published in popular newspapers. In the twentieth century aerial photographers like Airspy’s Charles Pratt shot the city and suburbs in fine detail\, producing the most comprehensive photographic record of the city’s changing topography. In this lecture Graeme Davison reviews the aerial history of Melbourne and asks: Why does the view of the city from the air so enchant us? And what is the value of the Melbourne’s rich archive of aerial views to the social and local historian? \nGraeme Davison AO is Professor Emeritus at Monash University and one of Australia’s leading historians. He has written widely on Australian urban and cultural history and on the public uses of history. His books include The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne\, which won the Ernest Scott Prize\, My Grandfather’s Clock\, The Unforgiving Minute: How Australia Learned to Tell the Time\, The Use and Abuse of Australian History\, Car Wars: How the Car Won Our Hearts and Conquered Our Cities\, which won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Non-fiction\, University Unlimited: The Monash Story (with Kate Murphy)\, Lost Relations: Fortunes of My Family in Australia’s Golden Age and\, as co-editor\, The Oxford Companion to Australian History. \nThe Weston Bate Oration is one of the RHSV’s Distinguished Lecture Series. \nHousekeeping \nAGM: 5pm – 6.10pm\nBreak: 6.10pm – 6.30pm\nWeston Bate Oration: 6.30pm – 7.30pm \nThe Weston Bate Oration follows the RHSV’s Annual General Meeting. The AGM runs from 5pm until about 6:10pm when we have a short break before resuming for the Oration at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served in that break. \nIf you wish to attend the Oration only then there is no need to arrive at the Drill Hall until\, say\, 6:15pm for 6:30pm. \nBoth the AGM and the Oration are hybrid and will be available on ZOOM for those who cannot attend in person at the Drill Hall. The same ZOOM log-in will apply to both the AGM and the Oration and those log-in details will be sent to those who RSVP 24 hours before the event. You just need to log-in when you are able to join the meeting/oration. \nThere is the opportunity below to record your apologies if you cannot attend the AGM in person or via ZOOM. \nMembers will be sent the papers for the AGM 14 days prior to the AGM. A digital version can be found here. \nNon-members are more than welcome to attend the AGM – we just ask members to identify themselves when RSVPing as it makes it easier for us to count votes\, etc. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/rhsv-agm-2025-weston-bate-oration-graeme-davison/ LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Distinguished Lecturer Series,What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AGM-and-West-Bate-Oration-2025-Graeme-Davison.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250519T225652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T234907Z UID:10001068-1747990800-1748019600@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Historical Society Network Leaders: Victoria-wide Conference and Networking Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:There are some 350 historical societies across Melbourne and Victoria. Most of these historical societies\, as well as being a member of the RHSV\, belong to local networks of historical societies. These local networks are usually geographically based and are vitally important in sharing information\, sharing challenges and providing key support.  In our turn\, the RHSV wants to support not just individual historical societies but also the networks that link them. \nSo\, the RHSV is delighted to host our second Network Leaders day – an opportunity for leaders and representatives of these diverse historical society networks throughout Victoria to come together and connect. \nPlease note that this event will not be Zoomed as a key aim is for leaders to meet with their peers from across Victoria and then\, when they return home\, to share their findings with their member societies. \nCOST \nAll attendees receive full-day refreshments and lunch \n\nFREE for qualifying attendees who are both:\n\na Network Leader (and up to additional 2 network members) who\, on returning home\, is willing to share their new knowledge with their network AND\nis an RHSV member OR a member of an RHSV-affiliated historical society\n\n\n$20 for network members who are neither an RHSV member nor a member of an RHSV-affiliated historical society.\n\nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT \n\nAvailable for long-distance travellers who are both representing a historical society network AND are a member of the RHSV or of an affiliated member society of the RHSV. Please first speak to your network to see if they have funds available to support your trip.\nReimbursement amounts:\n\nUp to $50 for attendees living 50-150km from Melbourne\nUp to $150 for attendees living beyond 150km from Melbourne\n\n\nTo qualify for reimbursement\, you must:\n\nRepresent a historical society network and\nBe a member of the RHSV or an RHSV-affiliated historical society\n\n\nSubmit your expense claims via email to Oliver Sperlich\, RHSV Operations Officer\, at operations@historyvictoria.org.au\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, May 23\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Start\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9.45-10.00am\n \n \n \n \n \n Emeritus Professor Richard Broome AM FRHSV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 1: No time\, no money\, no resources: Challenges for Historical Societies\n \n \n \n \n \n Can historical societies as we know them survive? Why is it important that they do? We would generally agree that most societies are facing increasing challenges\, from a dwindling volunteer workforce to limited funds\, to the challenges and costs of technology\, to changing expectations from our communities and dwindling membership numbers.Are historical societies more than collection depots for unwanted family heirlooms\, and how do we ensure their survival?Why do we need to work together and what are the advantages and challenges of networking in this context?This presentation aims to challenge our current way of working and pose some questions on how we not only survive but move forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.00-10.45am\n \n \n \n \n \n Robyn Vincin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 2: Responses to challenges: what some Networks are doing and could do\n \n \n \n \n \n Historical Society Networks have often existed for decades with leadership and membership changing constantly. Networks are in the position of understanding the challenges faced by their member groups; geography can provide a Network with common perspectives but also with additional challenges. This presentation considers some of the initiatives Networks have adopted over many years and others they might consider embracing in orderto value add to their member groups’ work and engagement with other potential stakeholders. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.45-11.30am\n \n \n \n \n \n Graham Goulding OAM\,Craige Proctor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Short break\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11.30-11.45pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Short presentation: How the Federation of Australian Historical Societies can help Network Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Few network leaders know about the Federation of Australian Historical Societies. Established in 1977\, its constituents come from each state and territory\, and it is a national body representing approximately 1\,000 historical societies and 100\,000 members. This brief presentation outlines its work and why Network leaders should become subscribers\, ‘free’. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11.45-12.00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Rosalie TrioloOAM FRHSV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 3: Attracting young people to local history\, now and into the future\n \n \n \n \n \n Many historical societies have primary school groups visit them\, or have representatives take objects into schools. But there are approaches outside school hours for helping young people see and value the history around them. While some encounters might seem ‘fleeting’\, today’s young historians will more likely care ‘long-term’ for their local history–and the society that hosts much of it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12.00-12.30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Rosalie Triolo OAM FRHSV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch break\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12.30-1.30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 4: Working 'good way' with First Nations stakeholders\n \n \n \n \n \n Australian history is a highly contested space where the tensions between uncovering the truth and the discomfort this often brings are often experienced as points of contention. At the heart of this tension is the violence of the colonisation and genocide in Australia. One of the responses to this discomfort has been an effort to erase First Nations histories from the national narrative and in the 1960s this was described as the Great Australian Silence. One of the key strategies to uncover erased histories is being able to effectively engage with First Nations stakeholders. This presentation will focus on the importance of building relationships with First Nations stakeholders and how to navigate these complex spaces to maintain cultural responsiveness and safety for all partners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.30-2.15pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Aleryk Fricker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum: Cultivating hope: empowering historical societies for the future\n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary Cameron and Craige Proctor will lead this forum looking at strategies to make historical societies relevant and resilient. We will discuss the many ways in which the RHSV/HSSC can support societies and their networks. Share your success stories\, knowledge of new technologies and examples of positive collaboration and community involvement – we want to discover what is common to all successful historical societies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-3.00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary Cameron\, Craige Proctor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3.00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Drill Hall Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Following\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the presenters\nRobyn Vincin – Presentation 1: No time\, no money\, no resources: Challenges for Historical SocietiesRobyn has had a career in librarianship and town planning\, including NSW Executive Officer for the Planning Institute of Australia.With a strong commitment to public engagement and communication\, she continues to be a passionate advocate for networking and member engagement in both professional and volunteer organisations.She has a keen interest in genealogy and local history and the “stories of place.”After moving to Bayside in 2013\, she volunteered at Brighton Historical Society\, where she assisted with collection management\, answered research inquiries and was Secretary for a couple of years. In May 2024 she began volunteering at Sandringham and District Historical Society where she is currently Secretary and continues to provide research assistance. Robyn is a member of the RHSV Historical Societies Support Committee. \nGraham Goulding OAM –  Presentation 2: Responses to challenges: what some Networks are doing and could doGraham is currently the President of the Moe and District Historical Society. He served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Gippsland Association of Affiliated Historical Societies between 2006 and 2013. He has authored seven publications on Moe’s and Gippsland’s history and for some twenty years edited Coach News newsletter for the Moe Society and wrote many of the articles published. Between 2009 and 2021 he was a member of the Walhalla Board of Management looking after heritage sites in Walhalla and for nineteen years has been Secretary for the Gippsland Immigration Park which built the Gippsland Immigration Wall of Recognition and the Gippsland Heritage Walk with 72 panels of information on Gippsland history. Graham is a member of the RHSV Historical Societies Support Committee. \nCraige Proctor – Presentation 2: Responses to challenges: what some Networks are doing and could do\, and Forum A member and office bearer of a broad range of historical societies and heritage groups in south-western Victoria and the Wimmera\, Craige is both Chair of the RHSV’s Historical Societies Support Committee and President and Newsletter Editor of the Western Victorian Association of Historical Societies whose membership stretches from the coast to the Murray River. Craige has authored or co-authored nine books ranging from school and local histories to biographies of pioneer women\, a rural fire brigade and a disability support provider. While researching and chronicling aspects of local history is a passion for Craige\, he is also driven by the pleasure networking with other groups offers. In 2022 Craige was the recipient of an RHSV Award of Merit for services to local history. \nDr Rosalie Triolo OAM FRHSV – Short Presentation: How the Federation of Australian Historical Societies can help Network Leaders and Presentation 3: Attracting young people to local history\, now and into the futureRosalie is FAHS President\, a RHSV Councillor and a past-HSSC Chair. She has enjoyed over 40 years in professional and volunteer History contexts\, including long-term\, volunteer Victorian and national leadership\, advocacy\, presentation and publication roles. She believes that knowledge of the past can inform life into the future while being of profound interes tto individuals or whole communities. For 25 years at Monash University\, she helped facilitate the development of specialist History teachers. \nDr Aleryk Fricker – Presentation 4: Working ‘good way’ with First Nation StakeholdersAssociate Professor Aleryk (Al) Fricker is a proud Dja Dja Wurrung academic at the NIKERI Institute at Deakin University. He is a former Primary and Secondary school teacher and focuses on how to decolonise Australia’s neo-colonial education system to support the outcomes of all students. \nRosemary Cameron – Forum: Cultivating hope: empowering historical societies for the futureRosemary has been the RHSV’s Executive Officer since 2017. Her entire career has been in not-for-profit membership-based arts management. Overseas she worked for London’s English National Opera and Royal Opera House and Oslo’s Early Music Festival. She is former director of the Melbourne Writers Festival (2005 – 2009) and the Brisbane Writers Festival (2003 – 2005). She was involved in Melbourne’s successful bid to become a UNESCO City of Literature. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/historical-society-networking-day-2025/ LOCATION:RHSV\, Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Networking-day-2025-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au GEO:-37.8107817;144.9562417 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=239 A'Beckett Street:geo:144.9562417,-37.8107817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250417T004523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T023859Z UID:10001063-1747762200-1747767600@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:The rise of public health engineering in Victoria 1925-1940 DESCRIPTION:The rise of public health engineering in Victoria 1925-1940:\nThe Sewerage Districts’ Acts 1915\, 1925 and 1928\, and the consulting engineers who rose to the occasion\nA century ago\, the final 1914 report of the 1898 UK Royal Commission on Sewage Disposal provided an improved scientific knowledge of sewage treatment and an increased awareness of public health. This led to a greater desire to correctly treat sewage\, rather than the previously recommended processes of ‘disposing’ of it by spreading it onto land or piping it into the sea. \n\n\n\n\nSewerage is a necessary consequence of water supply. Victorian towns had previously been given the powers to raise funds to develop reticulated water supply systems\, but without the corresponding authority to develop reticulated sewerage schemes\, public health was placed at risk. The Sewerage District’s Act 1915 was meant to enable this\, but the dark shadows of the First World War and the post-war influenza pandemic slowed progress. \n\n\n\n\nFurthermore\, the young Commonwealth of Australia did not yet have a Department of Health to provide a national focus for Public Health\, and there were few engineers in Victoria\, and indeed across Australia\, who were knowledgeable or skilled in the design and operation of sewage treatment systems. \n\n\n\n\nThis talk will provide a contextual history of the development of public health engineering overseas and in Australia; outline the social and economical constraints of the period; explain the legislation in Victoria that enabled the formation of Sewerage Authorities; and identify the key civil engineer leaders in Australia and Victoria who successfully guided the design\, construction and operation of most of the town sewage treatment plants in Victoria from 1925 to 1940. \n\n\n\n\nMany of the engineering practices they established then\, still continue as the leading consulting engineering practices of today. \n\n\n\nThis session will be presented by Ken McInnes \nKen has been researching engineering history and heritage for five decades and has served on many related statutory\, professional and community organisations including: Historic Buildings Council of Victoria; Engineering Heritage Victoria (past chair); Engineering Heritage Australia (past chair); and National Trust Timber Bridges Committee (chair). He has also helped steer many heritage studies. His professional career as a civil\, environmental and computer software engineer has included senior roles in major consulting engineering practices\, state Public Works Agencies\, and convening and lecturing University subjects on internet and web technologies. He is currently an Adjunct Research Fellow\, at Swinburne University of Technology\, and his current research focus is on researching and adding biographies of engineers and works into the “Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation”. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-rise-of-public-health-engineering-in-victoria-1925-1940/ LOCATION:Victoria CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RiseOfPublicHealthEngineeringTalk_Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250506T235108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T235108Z UID:10001067-1747675800-1747681200@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Friends of La Trobe's Cottage Reception DESCRIPTION:La Trobe Society Members and Friends are invited to attend the Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage Reception to meet the recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)\, Collette Brennan. \nDate: Monday 19 May 2025\nTime: 5.30 – 7.00 pm\nVenue: Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, Cnr William and A’Beckett Streets\, Melbourne \nThe ‘Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage’ was formed in 2009 under the umbrella of the C J La Trobe Society. Its aims are to promote information about La Trobe and his family\, and especially to support the National Trust in its efforts to maintain the Cottage through fund-raising\, improved visitor experience with regular public opening times\, enhanced interpretation\, and improved interior and exterior appearance. \nCollette Brennan was formerly CEO and Artistic Director of the Abbotsford Convent\, and has worked across arts\, culture\, education and heritage in a diversity of organisations. She is currently a member of the International Society for Performing Arts and National Institute of Circus Arts Boards. \nCollette will share an update about the vital work being undertaken by National Trust\, including at La Trobe’s Cottage\, and she is very much looking forward to meeting everyone. The National Trust is the community-based\, non-government organisation committed to promoting and conserving Australia’s Indigenous\, natural and historic heritage places of cultural significance in Victoria\, including the Trust’s responsibility for La Trobe’s Cottage. \nBookings\nOnline: https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/friends-of-la-trobe-s-cottage-reception \nFor those unable to book online: \nEFT to C J La Trobe Society Inc: BSB 033-018 Account 149584. Please ensure your name is on the EFT\, and email: secretary@latrobesociety.org.au with names of those attending\nOr send a cheque for $………… at $25.00 per person\, payable to C J La Trobe Society Inc with this form to P.O. Box 65\, Port Melbourne\, 3207. Please add the names of those attending. \nFor information\, phone 0412 517061. \n  URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/friends-of-la-trobes-cottage-reception/ LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Meet-and-greet-with-new-CEO.png ORGANIZER;CN="La Trobe's Cottage":MAILTO:info09@latrobesociety.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250502T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T001333Z UID:10001066-1747564200-1747584000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Labassa Open Day DESCRIPTION:Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa\, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Come and experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Young visitors will have fun tracking down all those non-human “critters” who still live at the mansion. \nGuided house tours and tower tours operate through out the day\, and the tea room is open 10.30am to 3.30pm. \nJoin us for a guided tour or opt for a self-guided tour. \nGuided Tour Times: \n\n11am: Interior House Tour\n12pm: ‘Who’s been living in this house?’ Tour (Note: this tour goes upstairs)\n1pm: Exterior tour\n2pm: Interior House Tour\n3pm: Interior House Tour\n\nTower tours: \n\n10:45am\, 11.45am\, 12.45pm\, 1.45pm\, 2.45pm & 3.45pm\n\nThe tower will be open with a limit of 12 people per tour group. Due to the tower’s narrow\, steep steps visitors are advised to wear sensible shoes. \nPlease arrive at least 15 minutes before your intended guided tour time. Capacity will be monitored on the day. \nCost: $0 – $50 \nLabassa 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North \nSunday 18th May 2025 – 10.30am – 4pm URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/labassa-open-day-8/ LOCATION:Labassa\, 2 Manor Grove\, Caulfield North\, Victoria\, 3161\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/labassa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250116T043845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T043845Z UID:10001043-1747218600-1747224000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Malvern Walk: Explore Stonnington's Rich History DESCRIPTION:Starting at the iconic clock tower of the Malvern Town Hall\, you’ll embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Malvern. As you stroll through the streets\, you’ll uncover fascinating stories behind the Town Hall\, the nearby Police Station\, and the former Court House. Marvel at St George’s Anglican Parish\, explore Stonnington’s only bluestone house\, and take in the beauty of Malvern Square and its sculptures. \nBut that’s just the beginning! You’ll also visit landmarks like the former Malvern Fire Station\, De La Salle College\, and the historic Malvern Tram Depot. Each stop reveals a piece of our rich heritage\, culminating at the former ES&A Bank. URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/malvern-walk-explore-stonningtons-rich-history/ LOCATION:Malvern Town Hall\, Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern\, Melbourne\, 3144\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Malvern-Walk.png ORGANIZER;CN="PMI Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au GEO:-37.8565049;145.0294031 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Malvern Town Hall Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern Melbourne 3144 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern:geo:145.0294031,-37.8565049 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250116T043538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T043538Z UID:10001042-1746021600-1746027000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Chapel Street Walk: Around Prahran's Iconic Buildings DESCRIPTION:Meet at the PMI Victorian History Library then step into a charming adventure. Discover the tales of yesteryear’s department stores on Chapel Street\, Prahran. An all-inclusive experience\, perfect for everyone – families\, individuals\, and even your beloved pets! URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/chapel-street-walk-around-prahrans-iconic-buildings/ LOCATION:Prahran Mechanics Institute\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chapel-Street.png ORGANIZER;CN="PMI Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au GEO:-37.8498022;144.9916641 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road Prahran VIC 3181 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39 St Edmonds Road:geo:144.9916641,-37.8498022 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250206T205143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T015426Z UID:10000577-1745947800-1745955000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Housing\, Heritage\, Density: Vibrant neighbourhoods or Hong Kong without the view? DESCRIPTION:Join us at this timely seminar presented by the RHSV’s Heritage Committee. \nIn the context of a major revamp of the Victorian planning system\, currently the subject of a major parliamentary inquiry\, this seminar asks how we can make positive use of heritage as we plan to house more people. How can we modify the Plan for Victoria to make full use of heritage as anchor and focus for new neighbourhoods? \nSpeakers:\nChaired by Charles Sowerwine\, RHSV Heritage Committee. \nChristina Branagan\, Boroondara Heritage Group for Advocacy and Protection: “Effects of New Activity Centre planning controls and medium density catchment zones on local Heritage in Victoria.” \nMichael Buxton\, Emeritus Professor Environment and Planning RMIT University; Member Charter 29: “The Statewide Impact of Proposed Changes and Alternative Proposals” \nJames Lesh\, Founding Director\, Heritage Workshop: “Protecting Local Heritage: A Historian’s Perspective” \nMike Scott\, Senior Town Planner; Member Charter 29: “Integrating Heritage into Planning: A Better Way” \n  \n  \n  \nHousekeeping: \nPlease be aware that this event is in-person only. \nAs with most RHSV events we serve refreshments from 5:30pm – 6pm when the seminar will commence \nOn booking\, you will be sent a confirmation email. If this doesn’t appear in your in-box please check your Spam or Junk Mail inbox as automatically generated emails often fall foul of your ISP’s spam filters. \n  URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/housing-heritage-density-vibrant-neighbourhoods-or-hong-kong-without-the-view/ LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Housing-Heritage-Density.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250228T022959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T232345Z UID:10000585-1745762400-1745769600@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Launch of restored 1890s map of the Shire of Karkarooc by Hopetoun and District Historical Society DESCRIPTION:Join the Hopetoun and District Historical Society for their launch of a restored 1890s map of the Shire and Schools of Karakarooc on Sunday 13 April 2025. \nHopetoun is located 384km north-west of Melbourne via the Calder Highway (about 4.5 hours drive). For those not local to Hopetoun\, this event is a great opportunity to make a weekend of it and explore the many historical delights the Wimmera has to offer\, such as the Murtoa Stick Shed which is really worth the drive. \nWhen: Sunday 13 April 2025 \nWhere: Old Limestone School\, Austin St\, Hopetoun URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/launch-historic-map-of-the-shire-of-karkarooc/ LOCATION:Old Limestone School\, Austin St\, Hopetoun\, Victoria\, 3396\, Australia CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/karkarooc-map-launch-smaller-image.jpg GEO:-35.726503;142.366402 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Limestone School Austin St Hopetoun Victoria 3396 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Austin St:geo:142.366402,-35.726503 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250209T052525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T005614Z UID:10001052-1745492400-1745496000@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. \nJillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) – this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2025\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \n11am (AEST) Thu 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/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cataloguing-clinics-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250116T043127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T043127Z UID:10001041-1744741800-1744741800@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/painful-history.png ORGANIZER;CN="PMI Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au GEO:-37.8498022;144.9916641 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road Prahran VIC 3181 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39 St Edmonds Road:geo:144.9916641,-37.8498022 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250314T031455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T043120Z UID:10000587-1744738200-1744745400@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AGL-Shaw-lecture.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250116T101452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T231336Z UID:10001051-1744714800-1744718400@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Curator's talk: Yarra Birrarung Artists\, Writers and the River exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join the curator\, Dr Judith Buckrich\, of our current exhibition Yarra Birrarung: Artists\, Writers and the River in a behind-the-scenes talk about the exhibition. \nThe exhibition is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers\, the exhibition explores how life has flourished on the river\, including recreation\, industry and land use\, as well as infrastructure\, natural history and social history. \nDespite much despoiling\, our river remains the vital artery of the city and beyond to the Yarra Ranges. Just as it was the fulcrum of Wurundjeri life\, it continues to inspire and fulfil our lives. From the Heidelberg School to the MCG\, the river has been a centre of Australian arts and culture for decades. \nJudith Buckrich has published a book\, of the same name\, which is the first comprehensive illustrated history of the Yarra Birrarung from before European settlement to the present day\, a 200 year story\, examined through the lives of its creatives. \nDr Judith Buckrich was born in Budapest\, Hungary in 1950 and emigrated to Melbourne in 1958. She has several entries in the Encyclopedia of Melbourne and Remembering Melbourne 1850–1960. Her book The Village of Ripponlea won a Victorian Community History Award in 2016 and Acland Street: the Grand Lady of St Kilda won the 2018 Fellowship of Australian Writers (VIC) Award for non-fiction. She has also published with Melbourne Books before\, releasing The Long and Perilous Journey: A History of Port Melbourne in 2002. At present\, she is working on an illustrated history of Fitzroy North. \nJudith has written her own one-woman shows\, short stories\, feature articles and essays and worked as a curator\, editor and translator. She was Chair of the PEN International Women Writers’ Committee from 2003 to 2009 and President of the Melbourne PEN Centre from 1993 to 2005. She is a past President of the Prahran Mechanics Institute Victorian History Library. \nHousekeeping \nThis free event is in person only (no Zoom). Morning tea is served before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent a confirmation email on booking. Please check your Spam or Junk Mail folder if you cannot find the automatically-generated email in your in-box. \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 CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Yarra-Birrarung-Curators-Talk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Historical Society of Victoria":MAILTO:office@historyvictoria.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250116T042844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T042844Z UID:10001040-1743849000-1743867000@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pmi-library-book-sale.png ORGANIZER;CN="PMI Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au GEO:-37.8498022;144.9916641 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road Prahran VIC 3181 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39 St Edmonds Road:geo:144.9916641,-37.8498022 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250317T234149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T221230Z UID:10000589-1743708600-1743715800@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/georges.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250209T052525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T052959Z UID:10000579-1743073200-1743076800@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. \nJillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) – this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2025\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \n11am (AEDT) Thu 27 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/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cataloguing-is-the-key.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250209T070606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T215744Z UID:10001060-1742923800-1742929200@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/YallournBriquetteWorksTalkGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250128T003611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T003640Z UID:10000573-1742580000-1742592600@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Louise-Lovely-Labassa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250305T225410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T225410Z UID:10000586-1742412600-1742416200@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/lanes.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Malvern Historical Society":MAILTO:malvernhistorical@yahoo.com GEO:-37.8565049;145.0294031 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Malvern Town Hall Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern Melbourne 3144 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern:geo:145.0294031,-37.8565049 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250116T042540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T042540Z UID:10001039-1742322600-1742322600@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-world-of-mab-grimwade.png ORGANIZER;CN="PMI Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au GEO:-37.8498022;144.9916641 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road Prahran VIC 3181 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39 St Edmonds Road:geo:144.9916641,-37.8498022 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250116T092448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T050518Z UID:10001048-1742319000-1742324400@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/From-Feminist-to-Felon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250316T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250203T054356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T054356Z UID:10000575-1742133600-1742140800@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Verdun.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nillumbik Historical Society":MAILTO:elliscottage@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250225T072545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T072545Z UID:10000583-1741807800-1741815000@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BroomeRichard-cropped-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au GEO:-37.8068106;145.0316391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Just Theatre Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew VIC 3101 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=188 High Street:geo:145.0316391,-37.8068106 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250309T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250204T045805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T024545Z UID:10000576-1741428000-1741528800@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Booksale-flyer-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Family History Connections":MAILTO:info@familyhistoryconnections.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250306T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250306T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250218T224630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T224630Z UID:10000580-1741289400-1741296600@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250228T013723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T023843Z UID:10000584-1741161600-1742576400@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IconicFootscray_poster-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250302T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250217T224203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T224203Z UID:10001061-1740909600-1740924000@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/daylesford.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T191500 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250220T222542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T222542Z UID:10000582-1740679200-1740683700@www.historyvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/making-the-shrine.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T101517 CREATED:20250209T052525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T052525Z UID:10000578-1740654000-1740657600@www.historyvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. \nJillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) – this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2025\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc after each session. \n11am (AEDT) Thu 27 Feb 2025 \n11am (AEDT) Thu 27 Mar 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 24 Apr 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 29 May 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 26 Jun 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 31 Jul 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 28 Aug 2025 \n11am (AEST) Thu 25 Sep 2025 \n11am (AEDT) Thu 30 Oct 2025 \n11am (AEDT) Thu 27 Nov 2025 \nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0pcOiuqjItH9JWUaZk1ZrdaP1uA9d1Yqc1/ics?icsToken=DESnOhi_USXAWOo5GQAALAAAAOsufSxu9e_o1VvEoUWUiVuOT3wUceY4gYwdUjlaNrGDW1VrT1KjyEhE0aD9QHm4eoEg_M9GmHYiFwIZujAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=3FhVroEqTuiqU-ygov-0vg \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89471649756?pwd=Q8GKXnfp3lt6u9ar3tx1YW0HeRmM7V.1 \nMeeting ID: 894 7164 9756\nPasscode: 291255 \nIf joining by phone: \nOne tap mobile\n+61871501149\,\,89471649756#\,\,\,\,*291255# Australia\n+61280156011\,\,89471649756#\,\,\,\,*291255# Australia \n— \nDial by your location\n• +61 8 7150 1149 Australia\n• +61 2 8015 6011 Australia\n• +61 3 7018 2005 Australia\n• +61 7 3185 3730 Australia\n• +61 8 6119 3900 Australia \nMeeting ID: 894 7164 9756\nPasscode: 291255 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdoUG5MWlO \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2025/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world CATEGORIES:What's On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cataloguing-is-the-key.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR