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SUMMARY:Tales from the MacRobertson International Air Races
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Victoria’s centenary in 1934\, Macpherson Robertson sponsored a great air race from England to Melbourne. There were originally 20 entrants of which only 12 arrived in Melbourne. The British winning entrants took a whisker under 3 days\, the last plane to arrive took some 4 months.\nThe Royal Historical Society of Victoria is mounting an exhibition which takes a close look at the entrants in the races (there were two races run concurrently – a speed race and a handicap race) including the Dutch entrant\, the Uiver. The Uiver (stork) is the most famous of the entries even though it came second. It was forced by bad weather to make an emergency landing in Albury where the locals used the town’s lights to spell A L B U R Y in morse code and then created a make-shift aerodrome on the racetrack using car headlights to con the plane down. Macpherson Robertson always maintained that the Uiver\, a commercial KLM flight that went to Batavia in the Dutch East Indies with a little extra hop to Australia\, came closest to his ideal as Robertson sponsored the race to encourage commercial flight not speed. \nThe first aircraft to finish was the De Havilland DH-88 Comet Grosvenor House\, a specially- designed racing aircraft flown by Charles W. A. Scott and Tom Campbell Black. Both pilots were much feted in Melbourne. Photos show a handsome pair being mobbed by thousands. The adulation didn’t last\, Campbell Black was killed by a plane propeller just 2 years later and Scott suicided. \nHarold Brook was the pilot with the least experience – barely the minimum 100 hours. He had a paying passenger\, the 28-year old Miss Ella Lay\, who knitted her way to Australia. She was a pilot herself and the only woman to travel the full race distance from Mildenhall in England to Melbourne. Ella stayed on in Melbourne\, took up nursing\, and in 1941 enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in the very building where the exhibition is being held (the former Army Medical Corps Drill Hall). Ella died in 2005\, aged 99. The Times printed her obituary. \nThe race generated many more fabulous stories including C. J. “Jimmy” Melrose who at 21 was the youngest pilot and one of the few Australians. Jimmy was funded by his mother and his De Havilland Puss Moth was christened My Hildergarde in her honour. He too died\, too young\, just two years later in a plane crash. \nThe last plane to arrive was piloted by Ray Parer and Godfrey Hemsworth and funded by New Guinea miners. Another entry was owned by well-known Australian pioneer aviator Horrie Miller who at the time was managing director of MacRobertson-Miller Aviation. He engaged James Wood and Don Bennett to fly the race however they came unstuck in Aleppo. As Bennett wrote in his autobiography\, they “… hit the ground with a fair wallop and the undercarriage collapsed; down she went and the nose went in as we whipped over on our back. I was in the tail of the machine and my velocity from one end of the cabin to the other was remarkable. Even more astounding was the degree of “concertina-ing” of my body which took place at the far end.” That was the end of their race.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/tales-from-the-macrobertson-international-air-races/
LOCATION:RHSV\, Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:LUNCH TIME MARKETING
DESCRIPTION:Social media has become the most influential and important virtual space to network\, build a community\, promote what you do\, find assistance\, sell books and events and connect. Social media networks are open to all and they are free\, giving historical societies a chance to connect with whoever shares their interests. \nFor historical societies it is a volunteer task that will attract younger members and it can be done anywhere\, anytime so doesn’t have time or geographic restraints. \nJess Scott\, the RHSV Marketing Officer\, will lead these marketing conversations. She will cover all the social media channels – Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, TikTok etc. These are casual conversational forums so bring your questions and concerns. We already have a number of historical societies which use social media exceptionally well – creating virtual events as well as promoting what they do – we’ll be calling on them in future sessions to share the expertise too. \nA few facts\, since Jess started with the RHSV in mid- 2019 our bookshop sales have doubled\, we weathered COVID lock-downs exceptionally well because we were still active in the virtual world and our new members are on target to double this year – all in 2 years. \nLunch Time Marketing will be held on the following dates for the remainder of 2021 \n\nMon 8 Nov\, 2021 12 noon – 1pm\nMon 13 Dec\, 2021 12 noon – 1pm\n\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUpc-CsrTgsHdUXWND8AGsa8n1nz6rxvFdL/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGpqj8jHteWth6GRpwcBo-gXejztnZdgqdopCjLJ3hyRRD3buwTPKgpAsDG \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81449433671?pwd=SE53aHFFTks5STFrNFNOWlRYeDlydz09 \nMeeting ID: 814 4943 3671\nPasscode: 488811
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/lunch-time-marketing-2021-11-08/
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SUMMARY:Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration with Prof. Philippe Sands QC
DESCRIPTION:Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration with Prof. Philippe Sands QC\n  \nJoin the Jewish Holocaust Centre for a major online event exploring justice after the Holocaust with keynote speaker Professor Philippe Sands QC. \nFor our annual Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration\, international thought leader Prof. Philippe Sands QC will speak on what Nuremberg meant to the world and the challenges posed by post-Holocaust justice in the years ahead. \nProf. Philippe Sands QC is Professor of Law at University College London and a practising barrister at Matrix Chambers. He is also an award-winning author of The Ratline (2020)\, East West Street (2016) Torture Team (2008) and Lawless World (2005)\, and contributor to the New York Review of Books\, Vanity Fair\, the Financial Times and The Guardian. \nOur annual Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration connects Melbourne audiences with international thought leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust within a global context. \nImage: Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration 2021 guest speaker Prof. Philippe Sands QC \nClick here to book tickets: https://jhc.org.au/event/betty-shmuel-rosenkranz-oration-with-philippe-sands-qc/
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/betty-shmuel-rosenkranz-oration-with-prof-philippe-sands-qc/
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CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Holocaust Centre":MAILTO:tahneyf@jhc.org.au
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SUMMARY:Trove for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to use Trove\, the National Library of Australia’s extensive online database. \nTrove is a National Library of Australia website which provides access to historic newspapers\, photographs\, and much more. Come along to this session to learn what’s available on Trove\, and some tips and tricks to find what you’re looking for.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/trove-for-beginners-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Inter-Institutional Loans Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Inter-Institutional Loans Seminar\nThis free Zoom seminar is aimed squarely at all the historical societies which are members of the RHSV. It is a very important seminar for those societies interested in building their capacity and adopting best practice in relation to their collection. \nWe have put together a stellar panel of experts who have been involved in both lending and borrowing items from their collections to other institutions. \n\nAnnie Muir\, Heritage Victoria. Annie is a Heritage Curator for Heritage Victoria’s Artefact and Research Centre. They look after all the objects found in archaeological digs and shipwrecks in Victoria. In recent years the RHSV has mounted two exhibitions with Annie’s help – one on the wreck of the Fiji and the other about objects related to childhood found in archaeological digs in Melbourne. \nSarah Haselton is the Senior Registrar Exhibitions and Loans\, Collection Care at the State Library of Victoria. Through Sarah\, the SLV recently borrowed material from the RHSV’s MacRobertson collection.\nAmanda Wild is the Exhibitions & Loans Conservator\, Collections Care at the State Library of Victoria.\nHelen Stitt\, Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, will talk about her experience with collections like the large collection at RACV as well as what the RHSV looks for when we are asked to lend material to another institution.\n\nThe panellists will talk about exactly what their institution looks for when they are asked to lend items from their collection. They will also cover issues like how to approach an institution\, the time-lines involved\, permissions needed\, paperwork to be signed off\, transport of objects\, conservation (incl climate control and lighting)\, security\, insurance and potential costs. All institutions are different but there are lot of consistencies in the way they handle loans. It also works the other way – if your society is approached to lend an object from your collection\, what should you be asking of the borrower? \nEven if your society has no immediate plans to borrow or lend\, this is an important seminar designed to show historical societies what they should be aiming for in terms of climate control\, security\, lighting etc
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/inter-institutional-loans-seminar/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:What's On
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SUMMARY:Stories from the Greece / Crete Campaign\, WW2 - Presented by Patrick Ferry
DESCRIPTION:In early 1941\, Britain committed nearly 60\,000 soldiers to help defend Greece from an imminent German invasion. This included some 17\,000 troops from the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). When the invasion came in April 1941\, the Allies put up stiff resistance\, but were soon forced into an arduous retreat. Over the next couple of months\, an astounding 39% of the AIF in Greece and Crete were killed\, wounded or taken prisoner of war. Despite this\, the campaign remains relatively less well known. In this presentation\, Patrick Ferry (State Manager\, Victoria for the National Archives of Australia) will share the stories of some soldiers from Pakenham\, Victoria who were caught up in this tragedy. Patrick will also talk about a major National Archives’ project to digitise WW2 Army and RAAF service records. \nPlease book – email Eileen at –  secretary@nwfgh.org.au \n  \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/stories-from-the-greece-crete-campaign-ww2-presented-by-patrick-ferry/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Soldier Settlement Schemes seminar via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Soldier Settlement Schemes seminar via Zoom\nA joint presentation with the Genealogical Society of Victoria and the RHSV. \nWe are delighted that Dr Charles Fahey has agreed to deliver this seminar on Soldier Settlement Schemes \nThe Soldier Settlement Schemes encompassed thousands of  World War One returned soldiers who occupied  farming land on conditional purchase leases across Victoria between 1919 and the 1960s. If you are researching family or Australian history this talk will help you understand the individual experience of a soldier settler\, as well as the historical context of the Victorian Soldier Settlement Scheme. The talk will make special use of files from the parishes of Wagant and Kulwin to illustrate the information and stories to be found in vast archive left by the settlers. \nDr Charles Fahey joined Latrobe University in 1990 after briefly teaching history at the University of Tasmania in Launceston. He taught history at La Trobe University\, in Bendigo\, Melbourne and Shepparton  until his retirement in 2018. His research explores Australian Labor\, rural and mining history. He is the author of many Victorian rural histories and articles (a list of articles can be found here). Before becoming an academic\, he was employed as a historian with the Victorian Government\, where he worked on the conservation of historic sites on Crown land and the history of Victorian forestry. The unit Charles worked with was also responsible for transferring the vast archive of Solder Settler files to PROV. \nThis is a free Zoom presentation. Please register below and the Zoom log-in details will be sent to you 24 hours before the event. \n  \n \n(Photo courtesy of Public Record Office Victoria)
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/soldier-settlement-schemes-seminar-via-zoom/
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CATEGORIES:What's On
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SUMMARY:Out of the box: collectables & ephemera show & tell
DESCRIPTION:Out of the box: collectables & ephemera show & tell\nCollectors\, hoarders and memento keepers are encouraged to participate in this inaugural event by sharing stories about their displayed treasures. Filling fast please book by 31 October 2021. Everyone will be double vaxxed.\nGrandfather’s pocket watch may have seen many adventures; tickets to theatre and stage shows prompt memories. We all have some things we treasure\, tucked away.\nSafe display space will be allocated for those with larger collections. Seating will be at your eventual lunch table\, with room for smaller items.\nEveryone will have a chance to tell their story or simply to enjoy those of others.\nSome fascinating items have already been registered. \nThis fundraising day for the Society will build revenue towards renovation of interior plasterwork in the 1870s museum. \n$30 includes lunch. Perpetual coffee and tea. The bar opens at lunchtime with drinks at bar prices.\nThe golf club offers full facilities\, plenty of parking\, and flat access. \nFor bookings and enquiries: Email: nagambiehistorical@outlook.com
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/out-of-the-box-collectables-ephemera-show-tell/
LOCATION:Nagambie Golf Course\, 12 Cemetery Lane\, Ngambie\, VIC\, 3608\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:NOVEMBER HISTORY FEST
DESCRIPTION:Our first ‘HISTORY FEST’ will celebrate History Month. Enjoy talks and themed food: starting with Craig Sandy who will talk about Surveying through the ages. \nA short break and burgers and bangers will be served before Peter Sanders talks about his Burke & Wills expedition paintings. We can also taste wines from the Burke & Wills Winery. \nFinally\, we will launch our new book\, Discover Springfield by Brenda Sorragahn. A glass of champagne to celebrate her achievement! \nFor bookings\, please visit https://www.trybooking.com/BTZKV \nSunday 14th November 2021 \n12pm – 4pm \nLancefield Mechanics Institute Annex\nHigh St\, Lancefield \nFor more information – https://www.romseylancefieldhistorical.org.au/upcoming-events/november-history-fest
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/november-history-fest/
LOCATION:Lancefield Mechanics Institute\, High Street\, Lancefield\, VIC\, 3435\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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