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‘Watandar, My Countryman’ screening

Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Ave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Join us at the Shrine for a screening of the heart-warming and eye-opening documentary film, Watandar, My Countryman. The documentary follows photographer and Human Rights Activist Muzafar Ali, who in 2015 resettled in Australia and became the first in five generations of his family to no longer be a refugee. When he discovers that Afghans
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$10
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‘Watandar, My Countryman’ screening

Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Ave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Join us at the Shrine for a screening of the heart-warming and eye-opening documentary film, Watandar, My Countryman. The documentary follows photographer and Human Rights Activist Muzafar Ali, who in 2015 resettled in Australia and became the first in five generations of his family to no longer be a refugee. When he discovers that Afghans
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$10

Stories from ASIO’s files

39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

🕵🏽 Stories from ASIO’s files Step into the clandestine world of intrigue and mystery! Unveil the enigmatic lives of a doctor, a teacher, a gardener, and an undercover operative, as Patrick, the Assistant State Manager of Victoria at NAA, unravels a riveting tale straight from ASIO's secretive archives. These seemingly ordinary individuals possessed secrets that
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Gold Coin Entry

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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Incinerator History Tours

Incinerator Gallery 180 Holmes Road, Aberfeldie, VIC, Australia

Discover the captivating history of the Essendon incinerator on our monthly volunteer-led history tour. Strategically located near parkland and residences, this iconic structure emerged in 1929, revolutionising waste disposal was designed by the offices of visionary architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. Join us as our knowledgeable guides unveil the ‘Destructor’s’ transformative journey,
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Free
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Family History Workshops

39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

👩🏽‍👩🏽‍👦🏽‍👦🏽 Family History Workshops hosted by Wendy Eldridge from our Friends of the Library. Do you want some guided help with your family history journey? We can help. Join a friendly and supportive environment while making use of the many resources available at the PMI Victorian History Library. Our workshops will cover: 28 Feb -
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$20 – $25

HCV Book+Author seminar series: Science and Power in the Nineteenth-Century Tasman World

The Wheeler Centre 176 Little Londsale Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

In the History Council of Victoria’s third Book+Author event for the year, we will be joined by Alexandra Roginski, Melbourne-based historian, writer and heritage worker and Visiting Fellow of Deakin University, who will be discussing her fascinating new book in conversation with convenor Dr Yves Rees. Alexandra completed her PhD at the ANU in 2018 and
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Association of Eastern Historical Societies – Conference

Lilydale Lakeside Conference Centre 1 Jarlo Drive, Lilydale, VIC, Australia

May we have our conference advertised again please? The Value of Local History- Into the Future will be held on June 29 at Lilydale Lakeside conference centre The all day program aims to inspire local history groups to consider ways to survive and grow in the coming years.

$55

The Value of Local History – Into the Future 2024 Conference

Lilydale Lakeside Conference Centre 1 Jarlo Drive, Lilydale, VIC, Australia

The Association of Eastern Historical Societies presents The Value of Local History - Into the Future 2024 Conference Saturday 29 June 2024 9am-5pm Lilydale Lakeside Conference Centre 1 Jarlo Drive, Lilydale Speakers include: Bryan Kalms- Keynote Richard Broome Anthony McAleer Rosalie Trioli Janice Newton John Peterson Graeme Davison Val Polley Patrick Ferry - NAA David
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