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Cataloguing Clinic via Zoom with Jillian Hiscock
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldAt the 27 May Clinic, Jillian will revisit the process of book cataloguing, both published and unpublished material. What is the information that should be captured and what is the nice-to-add extras that can be useful. Jillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, started these cataloguing clinics during the early days of COVID and they suit
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Pre-European Aboriginal Culture in the Camberwell Area
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldPre-European Aboriginal culture in the Camberwell area a presentation via zoom by Dr Gary Presland Dr Gary Presland studied history at LaTrobe University and archaeology at the University of London. For the past forty years his major research interests have been in the Aboriginal history and natural history of the Melbourne area. At the time
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Early Melbourne Suburbs joint GSV & RHSV seminar by Zoom
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldEssendon and Malvern and the Development of Melbourne’s Tram System: A Zoom Seminar The GSV and RHSV are jointly conducting a seminar exploring the development of the suburbs of Essendon and Malvern together with the history of Melbourne’s extensive tram system. Warren Doubleday, the Manager of the Melbourne Tram Museum collection, will speak on the
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“Never Forget Australia”; Transformation at Villers-Bretonneux – a presentation via zoom by Dr Ross McMullin
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the world"Never Forget Australia"; Transformation at Villers-Bretonneux - a presentation via zoom by Dr Ross McMullin The immense German onslaught in March 1918 caused Britain’s gravest crisis of World War I. Australians, rushed to the rescue, influenced the destiny of the world more than in any other year. The culmination of their contribution in the conflict’s
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Cataloguing Clinic via Zoom with Jillian Hiscock
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldJillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, started these cataloguing clinics during the early days of COVID and they suit Zoom very well. The clinics run for an hour from 11am - 12noon on the 4th Thursday of each month. It is a relaxed gathering of people who are finding their way through the intricacies of
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Cataloguing Clinic via Zoom with Jillian Hiscock
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldJillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, started these cataloguing clinics during the early days of COVID and they suit Zoom very well. The clinics run for an hour from 11am - 12noon on the 4th Thursday of each month. It is a relaxed gathering of people who are finding their way through the intricacies of
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A G M Michell, Australia’s greatest engineer?
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldAnthony George Maldon (AGM) Michell was undoubtedly one of the greatest Australian engineers. A prolific inventor, he is best known for his tilting pad thrust bearing. It remains one of the greatest inventions in lubrication science, and revolutionised ship propulsion – without it, modern shipping would not be possible. Michell made significant contributions to Australia’s proud engineering heritage, and is truly one of our unsung heroes.
Amanda Scardamaglia discusses her Victorian Premier’s History Award winning book
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldWe are delighted that Amanda Scardamaglia will be able to join RHSV members and friends to discuss the research behind her book, Printed on Stone The Lithographs of Charles Troedel. This book is the first to document the visual history of print advertising in Australia and in so doing provides a valuable illustrated social history
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CATALOGUING CLINIC
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldOur last cataloguing clinic for 2020, with our Collections Manager, Jillian Hiscock, is being held this week. These are informal get-togethers, through Zoom, where Jillian tackles all your tricky questions about cataloguing. The clinics run for 1 hour and anyone involved in cataloguing can join in. Zoom log-in details for Cataloguing Clinic: 10am - 11am,
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Out of the Woods – Trees on Trial and the Evolution of Arboreta by Max Bourke AM
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldWednesday 25th November | 6pm Bookings open 10th November, close 24th November BOOKINGS ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/BMGAF AGHS VIC BRANCH AGHS members $5 Friends RBG $5 Non-members $10 Further Information Contact: Wendy Dwyer - aghsvicbranch2@gmail.com Max will cover how arboreta were conceived in the 19th century, the part they played in tree science and their new role in conservation
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