The World of Mab Grimwade

Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

Born 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, Australia

Session 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

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Join 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, Australia

After 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, Australia

Join 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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Chapel Street Walk: Around Prahran’s Iconic Buildings

Prahran Mechanics Institute 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
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Malvern Walk: Explore Stonnington’s Rich History

Malvern Town Hall Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern, Melbourne, Australia

Starting 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

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Join 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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