Prahran Mechanics Institute
Rare Book Week: Rare Book and Materials Collecting in Libraries
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaPast, present and future Facilitator: Judith Elllis. Panelists: Ellen Coates, Jillian Hiscock and Anne Holloway Join experts from PMI Victorian History Library, Royal Historical Society of Victoria and Monash University in a panel discussion of how libraries collect rare books, what we do with them, how we make them accessible and collecting rare materials into
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Family History Social Group
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaDo you enjoy friendly conversation and family history? Share your knowledge and skills with other group members in a friendly and supportive environment while making use of the many resources available at the PMI Victorian History Library. Whether you are just starting out with your family history research or have many years experience you are
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CANCELLED: What we found…Victoria’s queer heritage
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaNotice of Cancellation on Tuesday 18th October 2022 "We're very sorry to announce that we are cancelling tonight's event: What we found…Victoria’s queer heritage with Dr Graham Willett. We have two staff members with suspected COVID, so have made the difficult decision to not take the risk. We will be rescheduling as soon as possible, and will
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Family History Social Group
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaDo you enjoy friendly conversation and family history? Share your knowledge and skills with other group members in a friendly and supportive environment while making use of the many resources available at the PMI Victorian History Library. Whether you are just starting out with your family history research or have many years experience you are
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It Was the Best of Times… 2022 Bruce Turner Presentation
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaRoss Campbell traces the story of his lifetime involvement in cinema and films throughout Melbourne. From growing up two streets away from The Camden and witnessing the unique quality of nitrate film, to the arrival of CinemaScope. His association with the Melbourne International Film Festival (and its predecessor), and involvement in setting up the Erwin
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Theatre Heritage Australia Inc. 10th Annual General Meeting
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER – PHIL A'VARD Actor, director, producer and long-time manager of the Alexander Theatre at Monash University This is a free event – all THA members and their guests, and new members are welcome Agenda: 2.30 pm – AGM 2.50 pm – Guest speaker Phil A'Vard 3.30 pm – Refreshments Click on Event
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