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Labassa open day

Labassa 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North, Victoria, Australia

Experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Labassa is open 10:30am to 4pm with last entry at 3:30pm. Pre-purchasing your ticket online is highly recommended. Guided house tours on the
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Free – $35.

CHARLTON GOLDEN GRAINS MUSEUM 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Charlton Golden Grains Museum 1 High St, Charlton, VIC, Australia

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations a new display on the history of Charlton's Churches, 'Keeping the Faith', will be opened followed by afternoon tea.  The exhibition will be housed in the former Wesleyan Chapel which has undergone renovations. A special collecting campaign has been underway to find photos and reminiscences for all of Charlton's Churches including: Sunday School, Weddings, Christenings, Youth Group, Picnics, Minsters, Organists etc

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The Menzies Ascendency: Implementing a Liberal Agenda and Consolidating Gains, 1954-1961

Annual Conference presented by the Robert Menzies Institute  WHEN: Thursday, 23 November 20239:30 am - Friday, 24 November 20234:30 pm WHERE: Old Quad, Building 150 (Parkville Campus)101 Tin AlleyParkville, VIC, 3052Australia (map) Click here to book and see full program of topics and speakers The period from 1954-1961 was a unique moment in Australian political history. With
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The Menzies Ascendency: Implementing a Liberal Agenda and Consolidating Gains, 1954-1961

Annual Conference presented by the Robert Menzies Institute  WHEN: Thursday, 23 November 20239:30 am - Friday, 24 November 20234:30 pm WHERE: Old Quad, Building 150 (Parkville Campus)101 Tin AlleyParkville, VIC, 3052Australia (map) Click here to book and see full program of topics and speakers The period from 1954-1961 was a unique moment in Australian political history. With
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Andrew Lemon: ‘Fifty years (more or less) as a professional historian: some reflections on surviving outside the academy’

Room 257, Level 1, Old Arts Building, University of Melbourne Room 257, Level 1, Old Arts Building, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Andrew Lemon AM, FRHSV is a practising professional historian, a past president of the Royal Historical Society and throughout the 1990s, he was Victorian Editor of the Victorian Historical Journal. He is a former board member of the State Library of Victoria and of the Heritage Council and is a member of the Professional Historians
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$35.00
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Online Conference: In search of DNA connections

Online Conference In Search of DNA Connections  presented by the Society of Australian Genealogists. When: Friday 24 November 8.00pm-9.00pm AEDT; Saturday 25 November 9.45am-4.30pm AEDT Where: Online via zoom Register: via https://www.sag.org.au/event-5322521  Cost: Members $80; Non-members $120 Join the Society of Australian Genealogists for a virtual conference dedicated to uncovering information and resources about DNA. The program
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Online Conference: In search of DNA connections

Online Conference In Search of DNA Connections  presented by the Society of Australian Genealogists. When: Friday 24 November 8.00pm-9.00pm AEDT; Saturday 25 November 9.45am-4.30pm AEDT Where: Online via zoom Register: via https://www.sag.org.au/event-5322521  Cost: Members $80; Non-members $120 Join the Society of Australian Genealogists for a virtual conference dedicated to uncovering information and resources about DNA. The program
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AHA Inaugural Public Fund Lecture 2023

AHA Inaugural Public Fund Lecture 2023 WHEN: Tuesday 28 November 2023, 6.00pm to 8.00pm AEDT WHERE: Social Sciences Building (A02), Lecture Theatre 200, University of Sydney RSVP: Contact executive@theaha.org.au if you have any questions about this event. Richard Glover, 'History as Inspiration' Positive change, it sometimes seems, is almost impossible to achieve. The individual feels
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Altona Homestead Devonshire Tea

Altona Homestead 128 Queen Street, Altona, Victoria, Australia

The 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.

Collective City Exhibition

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

Collective City showcases historic photographs of Melbourne from the state and federal government archives, alongside images representing our city today, curated from submissions by contemporary street photographers. The exhibition explores the moments of joy and connection that happen in our public spaces, between friends, family and strangers. It also highlights the ways people can feel
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