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George Weickhardt (1906-2000) and the pioneer engineers of Victoria

RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This presentation, by Ken McInnes, will bring to the fore the research by George Weickhardt (1906-2000), and in particular his research on the pioneer engineers of Victoria and their contributions to the early developments in the colony. George was an active member of Engineering Heritage Victoria (EHV) in the 1980s, and presented and published many papers on engineering history. He also produced a well-received series of articles about pioneer engineers published in The Victorian Historical Journal and his unpublished research papers and manuscripts are held in the archives at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV). This overview of the life, the works and contributions of the pioneer engineers, as researched and described in George’s published papers and recently catalogued archives, is relevant to all who are interested in the history of Victoria.

$10.00 – $20.00

History of Australian Motherhood

Eltham Library

It is Family History Month! Join us for a fascinating panel discussion on the history of Australian mothers and how motherhood has changed over time. Dr. Carla Pascoe Leahy, author of Becoming a Mother: an Australian History and Miranda Francis, a researcher into the history of Australian motherhood in the 20th century, will discuss their
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AGM with speaker Judy Maddigan

Yorkshire Stingo Hotel 48 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

Collingwood Historical Society will hold the 2023 AGM with our annual dinner followed by guest speaker, Judy Maddigan, the first woman Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, who will talk on 'Victoria, the last State to allow women to vote and stand for Parliament'.

Individual payment for dinner (optional)

British Surnames

Eltham Library

Join Nick Cree as he discusses his research on British surnames with reference to recent census data on the population of the Shire of Nillumbik. He will also discuss some examples of origins of commonly occurring names. Surnames are a fascinating area of family history with records dating back to the 11th century. Presented by
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WRITING HISTORY GROUP

ZOOM Join from anywhere in the world

Dr 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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MORWELL SEMINAR: STRENGTHEN YOUR SOCIETY THROUGH HISTORY

Morwell Historical Society 12 Hazelwood Street, Morwell, VIC, Australia

RHSV Historical Societies Support Committee – Regional Seminar Weekend The third RHSV seminar for 2023, and second in rural Victoria, is being hosted by Morwell Historical Society on Saturday 26 August 2023 with optional activities in the La Trobe valley on Sunday 27 August 2023. The needs of societies in the region have shaped our
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Free – $45.00

PMI Victorian History Library’s History Showcase

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

🏺 Are you interested in History? Then come to the PMI's History Showcase! There are over 20 historical societies, family history and genealogical history groups, archives groups and special interest group, from across Victoria gathered together for one day to show you just how they can help you with whatever enquiry or history related curiosity
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Gold Coin Donation

ALL-STAR SPORTS TOUR OF COBURG CEMETERY

Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery Bell Street, Preston, VIC, Australia

Visit the graves of Jock McHale, Dick Lee and other famous footy players, a few jockeys and other sporting movers and shakers who helped make Melbourne what it is today. Email to book: focc.group@gmail.com $10 ($2 for members of Friends of Coburg Cemetery).

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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.