Maternity Attendance in the County of Bourke, Melbourne, Victoria, 1848-1880
In a field of work that was largely unregulated until 1915, evidence that highlights the context of maternity attendance and midwifery practice is thin. In this presentation, I will highlight sources of evidence that offer a window on this intensely private realm and discuss the limitations of that evidence. Focussing on examples of practice in the County of Bourke during the years 1849-1879, inclusive, I will discuss what the available evidence tells us about maternity attendance in mid-nineteenth century Victoria.

John Shawley, the Chairman of the Expert Committee will be will present pages from the Royal Philatelic Society’s stamp Forgery Collection. Some forgeries, such as the Western Australia 1854 4d “Inverted Frame” illustrated, were designed to defraud collectors. Others, such as the New South Wales 1888 2d Emu “Takuma” forgery was produced to defraud the
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Inverleigh Historical Society Open Day Drop in and have a look at old photos and documents, school photos, videos of recent events, newspaper articles, and historic mechanics institute. Please bring along Inverleigh related photos and documents for us to copy. When: Sunday 22nd October 1-4pm Where: Inverleigh Public Hall,  71 High St, Inverleigh VIC 3321 Contact: Christine
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🥧 Bushrangers, bushfires and possum pies: the archaeology of the Old Bridge Inn, Mernda In 2015, the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) commissioned Dr Vincent Clark & Associates to carry out cultural heritage investigations for the Mernda Rail Extension Project. In the course of excavations the team came across the Old Bridge Inn. This is
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It’s a wonder it was built at all: Talk by author and photographic exhibition When: 28 October 2023  at 1.30pm Where: 61 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill Entry: by donation RSVP: Contact John Andrews 0439 614 461 On Tuesday 3 October and Sunday 8 October 2023 the church of St. John the Baptist, Queens Parade, Clifton Hill
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This year's walk will examine the area bounded by Victoria Parade, Smith Street, Wellington Street and Peel Street. The area was subdivided early in the history of Melbourne's colonisation and has seen many changes over the years. We will start outside one of Melbourne's oldest surviving hotels, the Grace Darling, and return there at 4
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