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SUMMARY:Miles Lewis Oration 2024 - Khoo Salma Nasution (Penang\, Malaysia)
DESCRIPTION:Consuming The Porous City : George Town\, Penang\nKhoo Salma Nasution \nThe term ‘porous city’\, introduced by Walter Benjamin and his collaborator Asja Lacis (credited more to the latter) in their 1925 essay on Naples\, serves as an analytical lens in contemporary writings on architecture and urbanism. This essay applies the concept of porosity to urban history and heritage conservation\, from building materials to city boundaries\, to the legibility of historical layering. \nInitially\, rent control delayed the redevelopment of the old city\, and UNESCO listing later placed George Town on a unique developmental path. A port city in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes\, George Town has long been fertile ground for civilizational exchange and expressions of intangible heritage\, particularly related to religious diversity. UNESCO’s 2008 listing of the Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca cited these outstanding universal values\, as well as the largest collection of shophouses and townhouses in the region. \nBuilt on a swampy promontory\, George Town developed a townscape of artisanally-intensive and environmentally-responsive vernacular forms\, later guided by building codes for ventilation and sanitation. Two features of the shophouse represent innovations of tropical urbanism: the skywell\, which moderates the interior microclimate\, and the mandatory five-footway\, which functions as pedestrian shelter and social space. \nUrban projects in the old city contend with layers of history\, occasionally sparking contestation among indigenous\, migrant\, colonial\, and contemporary narratives. The challenges of preservation are illustrated by various projects: dewatering around an underground car park and the discovery of a canal system\, the remaking of a pocket park\, the proposed redevelopment of a municipal market\, the redesign of the clan jetty waterfront\, and the re-introduction of moats in Fort Cornwallis. \nWhile heavy-handed approaches risk turning historic sites into ersatz heritage\, new residents and street artists are embracing the ‘aesthetics of decay.’ Aging long-time residents are increasingly outnumbered by tourists and guest workers\, leaving many shophouses vacant or underutilized. In this fragmented landscape\, creative entrepreneurs engage in micro placemaking\, attracting weekend visitors to savour Penang’s street food\, street life\, and a sense of the past. \nDuring annual festivals and processions\, crowds suddenly reappear\, reclusive residents perch themselves by windows or on five-footways\, and streets are reclaimed by pedestrians\, reaffirming the ‘porous city’ as a stage for enacting rites of belonging. These traditional celebrations allow us to imagine the strategies needed to mend the fractured connections between the inner and outer city – disrupted by late 20th-century zoning and eroded public transport policies – through a comprehensive\, whole-city approach to urban resilience. \nKhoo Salma Nasution is a writer\, publisher\, social historian\, and an advocate of heritage and environmental protection. A leading author of Malaysian place-histories incorporating social history and environmental history. Co-founder of heritage and sustainability initiatives which advance knowledge at the intersection of culture\, community and environment. \nZoom link is available via registration on Eventbrite. \nOrganised by the Australian Centre for Architectural History\, Urban and Cultural Heritage
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/miles-lewis-oration-2024-khoo-salma-nasution-penang-malaysia/
LOCATION:Japanese Room\, Level 4\, Glyn Davis Building (133)\, Parkville Campus
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Melbourne Ghost Signs
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join RHSV Councilors\, staff\, volunteers\, members and friends as we celebrate the launch of Melbourne Ghost Signs\, a fascinating new book by Sean Reynolds\, our very own Marketing Officer at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.\nThis mesmerising photographic collection captures Melbourne’s faded signs and forgotten logos\, offering glimpses into the city’s rich and ever-evolving history. From the gold rush era to the Swinging Sixties\, from brands like Robur Tea and Tarax soft drinks to hidden gems like ‘Miss Watson’s Motor Garage’ and the ‘St Kilda Coffee Palace\,’ these ghost signs preserve a piece of Melbourne’s past amidst the modern skyline. \nSean Reynolds\, originally from Illinois\, was first drawn to these phantom relics while exploring Yarraville and Footscray with his daughter during their daily lockdown outings. His keen eye unearthed a treasure trove of historical remnants\, and his passion for uncovering Melbourne’s unique past shines through in each image and accompanying story. \nAn Emmy-nominated marketing expert for shows like Ellen and TMZ\, Sean has made Melbourne his home since 2015. In his spare time\, he has embraced documenting the city’s hidden history\, one sign at a time. You can follow his journey on Instagram at @melbourne_ghostsigns. \nHousekeeping \nJoin us for an evening of nostalgia and discovery as Sean shares the stories behind these forgotten signs – some charming\, others heroic\, and a few tinged with tragedy. \nRefreshments will be served\, and as this event is in-person only– it will not be recorded or available via Zoom– we look forward to seeing you there. \nDon’t miss this chance to uncover the Melbourne you never knew\, one ghost sign at a time! \n\nThe book can be purchased and signed on the night of the event\, or you you can purchase it here. \n\n This is a History Month event. Please click on the logo for the full program.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/launch-melbournes-ghost-signs/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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SUMMARY:Armadale Heritage Walks
DESCRIPTION:🏛️ Armadale Heritage Walks – An Seniors and History Month Event \nJoin us for a captivating walking tour that blends history and exercise\, perfect for enthusiasts of both! Starting at Armadale train station\, you’ll explore the fascinating past of High Street\, one of Victoria’s most iconic locations known for its vibrant food scene\, fashion boutiques\, leisure spots\, and stunning architecture. \nOur knowledgeable guide\, Steve Stefanopoulos OAM\, an architectural historian\, former Mayor of the City of Stonnington\, and past President of the PMI Victorian History Library\, will lead you through the historical highlights and hidden gems of this renowned area. \nBookings are essential.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/armadale-heritage-walks/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE VICTORIAN HERITAGE REGISTER
DESCRIPTION:The RHSV\, in partnership with the Heritage Council Victoria\, celebrates 50 years of the Victorian Heritage Register. The event will offer insight into the history and functioning of the Register\, which should be of interest to all concerned with preserving our heritage. \n2024 marks the 50th Anniversary of Victorian state government heritage legislation. In 1974\, after years of campaigning by Victorian heritage conservation activists\, the first buildings were included in the Victorian Historic Buildings Register to protect them for current and future generations. The Historic Buildings Register eventually became what we know today as the Victorian Heritage Register. \nThis event will be chaired by Professor Charles Sowerwine\, Chair of the RHSV’s Heritage Committee. Charles will open with a few words about the 50th anniversary of the Historic Buildings Act 1974 and the beginning of the Victorian Heritage Register. \nProfessor Graeme Davison will speak on The Victorian Heritage Register: The Founding Years. Graeme Davison\, well-known to RHSV members as a scintillating historian\, is also someone with extensive experience of the Heritage Council and of the creation and evolution of the Register. \nWhat’s in the VHR in 2024? Dr Marina Jansen\, a historian with Heritage Victoria\, will provide an overview of the Register and share insights from the VHR Analysis Project 2023-24. She will explain the registration process and describe the VHR Enrichment Project which aims to increase the diversity of heritage types\, historical themes and social groups in the Register. \nAnd finally we will hear from Dr Steve Campbell-Wright Heritage Council member. Steve Campbell-Wright is a cultural historian with particular interest in the influence of place on the culture of organisations and communities. He is a respected researcher and author on subjects ranging from built heritage and military culture to automotive history. Steve will bust some myths surrounding heritage and discuss Council’s role with regards to the Register. \nHousekeeping \nThis event will be hybrid so presented in person in our rooms and also via ZOOM. Those purchasing Zoom tickets will be sent the log-in details 24hrs before the event. \nAn automatically generated confirmation of booking email is sent on booking – please check your Trash or Spam folders if this email does not turn up in your In Box. \nAs with most of our events\, refreshments will be served from 5:30pm – 6pm when the lecture starts (the Zoom session also starts at 6pm). There will be Q&A at the end of the lecture. \n  \n This is a History Month event. Click on the logo for the full program \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/celebrating-50-years-of-the-victorian-heritage-register/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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