Victorian History Events
Bass Valley Historical Society talk on Euphemia Henderson, wildflower artist and botanist
Corinella Public Hall Smythe Street, Corinella, Victoria, AustraliaBass Valley Historical Society Afternoon Tea meeting on Sunday, December 4 2022 at 2.00pm. Guest speaker is Maureen Matthews on Euphemia Henderson (1822-1907), wildflower artist and botanist. Where: Corinella Public Hall, Smythe Street. Cost: $10. Please bring a plate. RSVP - Libby Skidmore - 5678 0339 or eskidmore@dcsi.net.au Euphemia was briefly engaged to Australian botanist
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Tour – Along the Maribyrnong River to the Port of Melbourne
Hotham History Project invites you to a cruise on the Blackbird to the Port of Melbourne. Join Peter Somerville for a two hour cruise on the Blackbird exploring the Port of Melbourne. Peter will cover the geography and history of the river and its importance to the development of Melbourne. We will view the largest
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Indigenous Sovereignty and Anti-Carceral Activism
This panel discussion, featuring strong First Nations people speaking about their work and experience in anti-carceral activism, will be chaired by Amangu Yamatji scholar and community organiser, Dr Crystal McKinnon. This unique event is the final in the Critical Issues seminar series for 2022 (hosted by the School of Social and Political Sciences), and the
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2022 Kenneth Myer Lecture
The Pavilion Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaProfessor Megan Davis will speak about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the referendum to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Australian Constitution.
Join the Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network for their 2022 Christmas Gathering & Conversation
Mission to Seafarers 717 Flinders St, Docklands, VIC, AustraliaYour Invitation! Join the Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network for their 2022 Christmas Gathering & Conversation This year, MMHN is joining Offshore Specialist Ships Australia and many other maritime-related associations to celebrate on Friday 16 December, 6.00pm at the Mission to Seafarers 717 Flinders Street, Docklands All welcome Drinks at discounted bar prices and with finger
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Hellenic Museum Summer School 2023: History & Culture of the Ancient World
The Hellenic Museum 280 William St, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaExplore ancient Greece and Rome with relaxed, entertaining courses looking at myth, history, philosophy, archaeology and more. By Dr Christopher Gribbin Spend a week at Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum this January, exploring the spectacular and fascinating world of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The Hellenic Museum Summer School offers a series of informative, relaxed and entertaining
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The Priory in the United States and the Establishment of the St John Volunteer Corps
St John Museum 26/47 Esplanade, Williamstown Beach, Victoria, AustraliaThis is the first lecture in 2023 for the St John Ambulance Historical Society (Vic). The paper will be delivered by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard Southby. Today the Order of St John is an international family of charities whose mission is to lead globally in First Aid and medical responses to community healthcare needs. The
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Rutherglen’s Historic Common School Museum celebrates its 150th Anniversary
Rutherglen Common School Museum Murray Street, Rutherglen, VIC, AustraliaRutherglen’s Historic Common School Museum celebrates their 150th Anniversary on Saturday morning the 21st of January 2023 at 10am.
The morning will be relaxed and informal, with a welcome, morning tea and mingling amongst Rutherglen locals and visitors.
Drop in for a look, a chat, and let us all just enjoy the wonderful old school building, which is still standing, being cared for and well used after 150
years.
CHINESE MUSEUM: CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR PROGRAM
Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaIn 2023, the Chinese Museum gets off to a BANG! with their biggest ever Chinese Lunar New Year program! On Friday 20th January, they open our Lucky Rabbit Exhibition, which reveals our traits and fortunes predicted by the 2023 Chinese Horoscope. On Sunday 22nd Jan, Chinese Lunar New Year Day, there will be discounted entry to the Chinese Museum as part of the day's street festival celebrations with includes the famous Millenium Dragon Parade.
Celebrating Women Teachers – the 62nd Pioneer Women’s Ceremony
Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden Kings Domain, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaThe National Council of Women Victoria celebrates Victoria’s pioneer women, past and present at this annual event. As 2022-23 is the 150th Anniversary of Free, Secular and Compulsory Education in Victoria, our focus will be on pioneering women teachers. Dr Deborah Towns OAM, co-author of A Secondary Education For All? A History of State Secondary Schooling in Victoria and author of articles on education and teachers in Government, Independent and Catholic schools, will highlight women pioneers in education and early schools in Victoria.