The Art of Forgery
Purves House, 303 High Street, Ashburton, Victoria 303 High Street, Ashburton, Victoria, AustraliaJohn 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
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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WRITING HISTORY GROUP
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldDr Cheryl Griffin leads this group which has been meeting since 2020. This group is for people who are tackling writing a history project or two and want a sounding board / source of information / guidance and HELP! Each month from February to November Cheryl convenes the group via Zoom for 90 minutes and
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Bushrangers, bushfires and possum pies: the archaeology of the Old Bridge Inn, Mernda
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia🥧 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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WESTERN TREATMENT PLANT TOUR
Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaExperience the Western Treatment Plant at Werribee, and discover the historical and environmental importance of this fascinating site. The Western Treatment Plant was added to the Victorian Heritage Register in 2021, recognising its historical, archaeological and technical significance. The historic Western Treatment Plant in Werribee is a world leader in environmentally-friendly sewage treatment, and one of Victoria’s most unlikely hidden treasures.
Chapel Street Walks
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia🏛️ Meet at the PMI Victorian History Library then step into a charming adventure. Discover the tales of yesteryear's department stores on Chapel Street, Prahran. An all-inclusive experience, perfect for everyone – families, individuals, and even your beloved pets! The tour will be led by Steve Stefanopoulos OAM, architectural historian, former Mayor of the City
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St John the Baptist: It’s a wonder it was built at all
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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SHADES OF HAUNTED MELBOURNE
RHSV Officers' Mess Upstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaA special Halloween event - not to be missed!
Join historians Dr Jo Clyne and Dr David Waldron as they recount tales of haunted Melbourne through a highly original blend of historical research and magical stage illusion.
CHARTING A COURSE – REFLECTIONS ON 35 YEARS AT THE HELM
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaFollowing the 5pm MMHN AGM, at 6pm the illustrious Patron of MMHN, Dr. Kevin Fewster, will speak on ‘Charting a course - reflections on 35 years at the helm' during his extraordinary 35 year international career in Maritime Museums including Director of Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), the world’s largest and most visited maritime museum precinct.
Closer to ‘home’, Kevin was the founding Director of the South Australian Maritime Museum; Director of the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) and of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney. Kevin will reflect on what are essential elements to consider in a successful maritime museum today and the issues that face such cultural institutions.
Collingwood History Walk
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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