Week of Events
Collective City Exhibition
Collective City showcases historic photographs of Melbourne from the state and federal government archives, alongside images representing our city today, curated from submissions by contemporary street photographers. The exhibition explores the moments of joy and connection that happen in our public spaces, between friends, family and strangers. It also highlights the ways people can feel
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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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March 12, 2024 -Doris McRae: teacher and activist
Doris McRae: teacher and activist
Two world wars, a global depression and the Cold War transformed the social fabric of Australia. For many teachers with a desire to make a better world for women and children, this meant action beyond the classroom. Presented by Dr Cheryl Griffin, this presentation looks at how prominent Victorian teacher and activist Doris McRae addressed social, industrial and political issues such as equal pay and employment opportunities for women.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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March 13, 2024 -2024 McIntyre Lecture
2024 McIntyre Lecture
2024 McIntyre Lecture -Kew Historical Society Inc FAILED AMBITIONS: A HISTORY OF KEW COTTAGES by Dr Lee-Ann Monk & Dr David Henderson Opened in 1887, Kew Cottages was Australia’s first purpose built institution for people with intellectual disabilities. Contemporaries considered it a ‘distinct advance on anything yet done for the feebleminded children in Australia’. Five
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
No events on this day.
Friday, March 15, 2024
No events on this day.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
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March 16, 2024 -PMI Library Book Sale
PMI Library Book Sale
🔖 PMI Victorian History Library Book Sale Step into a treasure trove of literary delights at our upcoming booksale extravaganza! Get ready to embark on a thrilling exploration through the pages of second-hand classics and unearth hidden gems among our collection of rare books. For all the music aficionados out there, we're thrilled to introduce
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Sunday, March 17, 2024
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March 17, 2024 -Labassa open day
Labassa open day
Experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Labassa is open 10:30am to 4pm with last entry at 3:30pm. Pre-purchasing your ticket online is highly recommended. Guided house tours on the
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