Victorian History Events
Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
Villa Alba 44 Walmer St, Kew, VIC, AustraliaIn a foreign climate and environment, how did European women adapt to living in rural Victoria and the emerging suburbs of Melbourne? Explore and delight in the opulent tastes and styles adopted by women through nineteenth century gowns from the fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society. Mary Ann Henty came with her
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Altona Homestead Devonshire Tea
Altona Homestead 128 Queen Street, Altona, Victoria, AustraliaThe Altona-Laverton Historical Society members and volunteers invite you to drop into the Altona Homestead on the first Sunday of the Month (February to December) to enjoy a serve of our famous Devonshire Tea or Cream Tea or Cornish Tea, anyway you look at them they are delicious.
Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
Villa Alba 44 Walmer St, Kew, VIC, AustraliaIn a foreign climate and environment, how did European women adapt to living in rural Victoria and the emerging suburbs of Melbourne? Explore and delight in the opulent tastes and styles adopted by women through nineteenth century gowns from the fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society. Mary Ann Henty came with her
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Return to Labassa
Labassa 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North, Victoria, AustraliaThere will be a Return to Labassa on Sunday 7th May between 11am and 3pm for former owners, residents and their descendants. Come and share your memories and view some of the films, photos and memorabilia that have been collected in recent years. Over 700 people have called Labassa home so please register your interest
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Back From the Dead: resuscitation and defibrillation
Williamstown Library 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, AustraliaIn the lead-up to National Volunteer Week join us for an afternoon tea with Dr Allan Mawdsley, from St John Ambulance Historical Society, as we launch the latest exhibition at Williamstown Library: Back from the Dead. From early equipment to the latest technology, see firsthand the progress that has been made in bringing people Back
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80th Anniversary Memorial Service
Kilmore Cenotaph, Sydney Road, Kilmore, Vic. Sydney Road, Kilmore, Victoria, AustraliaCommemorative Service to be held for the 80th anniversary of the tragic crash and loss of two of the three crew of an Australian Woomera bomber at Bylands, south of Kilmore, Vic. which took place on 15 January 1943. Presented in partnership with the Kilmore Wallan RSL Sub-Branch.
Becoming a Mother: An Australian History
Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub 275 Upper Heidleberg Road, Ivanhoe, Select a Country:Celebrate the release of a powerful new history of Australian motherhood this Mother’s Day weekend! When she first become a mother in 2013, historian Dr Carla Pascoe Leahy looked around her for stories of how mothering had changed over time. She was shocked to find that no one had written a history of Australian motherhood.
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From Drought-aid to Multifaceted: A History of The Country Women’s Association of Victoria
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia2019-2021 State President Marion Dewar talks about the beginnings of the Country Women's Association of Victoria (CWA) and its role today; touching on all levels from branch to state, to national, to South Pacific, to world connections and adds a little of her personal CWA journey. Bookings are essential with a gold coin donation for
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Australian Heritage Festival Free Museo Italiano Guided Tours
Museo Italiano 199 Faraday Street, Carlton, Victoria, AustraliaJoin a Free guided tour led by Elizabeth Triarico, Manager CO.AS.IT. Italian Historical Society & Museo Italiano, in celebration of International Museums Day. Gain a special insight into the Italian Australian immigration experience, with unique stories and objects, like the Sputnik coffee machine. Thursday 18 May 2023 Tours run: 10.30am and 2.30pm for 1 hour
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Australian Heritage Festival Free Museo Italiano Guided Tours
Museo Italiano 199 Faraday Street, Carlton, Victoria, AustraliaJoin a Free guided tour led by Elizabeth Triarico, Manager CO.AS.IT. Italian Historical Society & Museo Italiano, in celebration of International Museums Day. Gain a special insight into the Italian Australian immigration experience, with unique stories and objects, like the Sputnik coffee machine. Thursday 18 May 2023 Tours run: 10.30am and 2.30pm for 1 hour
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