The World of Mab Grimwade
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaBorn into a genteel family of pastoralists and investors in colonial Victoria, Mabel Louise Kelly (1887–1973), or ‘Mab’ to those who knew her, would grow up to make an enormous
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Louise Lovely’s Labassa
Labassa 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North, Victoria, AustraliaSession 1: 6pm - 7.30pm Session 2: 8pm - 9.30pm Film pioneer Louise Lovely was Australia’s most successful actress in Hollywood’s early silent era and Labassa’s most celebrated resident of
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CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldJoin Jillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. Jillian has a different topic
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PMI Library Book Sale: April 2025
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaAfter our success last year, we again have market stalls joining us for our bi-annual big book sale! We have 10+ stalls joining us, so you know it will be
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How to Record a Painful History
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaJoin us for a not-to-be-missed discussion on recording and sharing the truths of a colonial past. Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and Marguerita Stephens will share their experience of collaborating across cultures
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CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldJoin Jillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. Jillian has a different topic
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Housing, Heritage, Density: Vibrant neighbourhoods or Hong Kong without the view?
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIn the context of a major revamp of the Victorian planning system, this seminar asks how we can make positive use of heritage as we plan to house more people. How can we modify Plan Victoria to make full use of heritage as anchor and focus for new neighbourhoods?
Chapel Street Walk: Around Prahran’s Iconic Buildings
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaMeet 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
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Malvern Walk: Explore Stonnington’s Rich History
Malvern Town Hall Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern, Melbourne, AustraliaStarting at the iconic clock tower of the Malvern Town Hall, you’ll embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Malvern. As you stroll through the streets, you’ll uncover
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CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldJoin Jillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. Jillian has a different topic
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