East Melbourne: The Men who went to War

East Melbourne Library 122 George St, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

In 2014, Major-General Mike O’Brien gave us a list of men with a connection to East Melbourne who had volunteered for the 1st World War. As a result of enthusiastic volunteers, we now have an archive of around 600 war records, some of which we would like to share with you at our April meeting.
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Our Yarra River

East Melbourne Library 122 George St, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

East Melbourne Historical Society Presents "Our Yarra River" Presenter: Ian Penrose Ian is a former senior executive in the coal mining and gas industries, but after 27 years he switched his focus to the natural environment. He headed the Victorian Government’s program to restore the Snowy River with increased flows and bankside rehabilitation. Later, as a
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EAST MELBOURNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

East Melbourne Library 122 George St, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

25th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 16 October 2024 – 7.30 p.m.   After the AGM we will celebrate 25 years since the founding of our Society. Dr Liz Rushen AM, co-founder, will tell us the how the Society began. Professor Richard Broome AM, President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, will dip into the
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