Stories from the Greece / Crete Campaign, WW2 – Presented by Patrick Ferry
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldIn early 1941, Britain committed nearly 60,000 soldiers to help defend Greece from an imminent German invasion. This included some 17,000 troops from the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). When the
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Soldier Settlement Schemes seminar via Zoom
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldWe are delighted that Dr Charles Fahey has agreed to deliver this seminar on Soldier Settlement Schemes. The Soldier Settlement Schemes encompassed thousands of World War One returned soldiers who occupied farming land on conditional purchase leases across Victoria between 1919 and the 1960s. If you are researching family or Australian history this talk will help you understand the individual experience of a soldier settler, as well as the historical context of the Victorian Soldier Settlement Scheme.
Out of the box: collectables & ephemera show & tell
Nagambie Golf Course 12 Cemetery Lane, Ngambie, VIC, AustraliaOut of the box: collectables & ephemera show & tell Collectors, hoarders and memento keepers are encouraged to participate in this inaugural event by sharing stories about their displayed treasures.
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NOVEMBER HISTORY FEST
Lancefield Mechanics Institute High Street, Lancefield, VIC, AustraliaOur first 'HISTORY FEST' will celebrate History Month. Enjoy talks and themed food: starting with Craig Sandy who will talk about Surveying through the ages. A short break and burgers
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TALKS ON CARLTON’S HISTORY
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldEnjoy two illustrated presentations on aspects of the history of Carlton from the comfort of your own home. ZOOM PRESENTATIONS, TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 7.30pm Old advertising signs
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Needlework on the Diggings and Extravagance, Tradition and Power: Governor Latrobe’s Uniform
Sovereign Hill Museums Association 39 Magpie Street, Ballarat, VIC, AustraliaJoin Sovereign Hill Museums Association for a special Weston Bate Memorial Lecture on colonial fashion and needlework with researchers, Dr Lorinda Cramer and Megan Anderson
Peter Brown: Off the Beaten Track
Bridget McDonnell Gallery 130 Faraday St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaPhotographs 1972-2021. For historians this photographic collection by Peter Brown includes images of the Western Districts taken over the last 50 years.
The Largest Garage in Melbourne: Jas A Munro
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldThe Largest Garage in Melbourne: Jas A Munro The RHSV is delighted to welcome Ian Berg to deliver a talk based on his wonderful book, shortlisted for the Victorian
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Digging in to Family History How & Where with Peter Beer
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldTuesday 23 November 2021 at 6.45pm for a 7pm start Please book - the link for the session will be sent after booking To book please call George Fernando -
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GEHS Speaker Series – The story of the Yarra River in images 1850s to 2000s
Join via ZoomDuring the COVID 19 period, Dr Judith Buckrich had been researching the history of the Yarra River toward the creation of a book and exhibition in late 2023. Paintings, drawings
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