Friends of St Kilda Cemetery Tour, Wonderful Women

Come and join us for this fabulous walk through the cemetery, visiting the graves of Wonderful Women and hearing about their lives and significant achievements, Graves visited include Dame Mabel Brookes, Tilly Aston and many others. This is a most popular tour, so book soon. Cost is $15 and includes a delicious afternoon tea in the pavilion. Bookings: email info@foskc.org or telephone Liz 0422 379 053

Celebrating 35 Years of Operational Women at MFB

Our first major exhibition in 2019 will celebrate 35 years since the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) first opened its doors to operational women and pays tribute to their important contribution to Victoria’s fire and rescue service.

The new exhibition features photos, interviews and historical research to capture the stories of just some of the women who have helped shape MFB. Keep an eye out for a curator’s talk.

The exhibition runs from Friday January 25th January to Friday 22nd February 2019 inclusive.

Celebrating 35 Years of Operational Women at MFB

Our first major exhibition in 2019 will celebrate 35 years since the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) first opened its doors to operational women and pays tribute to their important contribution to Victoria’s fire and rescue service.

The new exhibition features photos, interviews and historical research to capture the stories of just some of the women who have helped shape MFB. The free Curator’s Talk is at 12:30pm on Wednesday 13th February – see separate event listing to book tickets.

The exhibition runs from Friday January 25th January to Friday 22nd February 2019 inclusive.