Bringing your Diggers back to life: a defence service records seminar
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldIn this seminar on researching military service, Patrick Ferry will focus on research methodology and highlighting the range of resources available to help tell the story of a town / suburb / district’s soldiers. This seminar will be of great interest to historical societies, family history groups, military history buffs and people with a general interest in learning more about how to put some “meat” on the bones of their ancestors’ military service.
A Trip to the Dominions – The Scientific Event that Changed Australia
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldA presentation via zoom by Professor Lynette Russell AM Tuesday 2 6 October 20 2 1 6.45pm for 7 pm Please book by phoning: George Fernando 0448 296 258 or emailing - enquiries@chs.org.au The link for the session will be sent after booking Professor Lynette Russell AM, FASSA, FAHA is an award-winning Australian historian and
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AWARDS CEREMONY FOR VICTORIAN COMMUNITY HISTORY AWARDS
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldIn partnership with the Public Record Office of Victoria (PROV) we are delighted to host the release of the Awards announcement for the Victorian Community History Awards. The pre-recorded video will be released at 4:30pm on Wednesday 27th October announcing the winner of the Premier's History Award 2021 and winners in the 9 other categories.
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Transcribing oral history workshop (online)
OnlineHave you completed some oral history interviews, but aren't sure how to go about transcribing them? Do you have interviews in your library, museum or historical society collection that haven't been transcribed yet? Would you like some guidance on how to go about preparing clear and informative transcripts that will be valuable research tools? If
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Cataloguing Clinic via Zoom with Jillian Hiscock
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldThe October clinic will focus on different cataloguing systems - so everything from catalogue cards and excel spreadsheets to the more sophisticated specialist software.
LUNCH TIME MARKETING
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldSocial media has become the most influential and important virtual space to network, build a community, promote what you do, find assistance, sell books and events and connect. Social media networks are open to all and they are free, giving historical societies a chance to connect with whoever shares their interests.
Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration with Prof. Philippe Sands QC
DIGITAL PLATFORMBetty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration with Prof. Philippe Sands QC Join the Jewish Holocaust Centre for a major online event exploring justice after the Holocaust with keynote speaker Professor Philippe Sands QC. For our annual Betty & Shmuel Rosenkranz Oration, international thought leader Prof. Philippe Sands QC will speak on what Nuremberg meant to
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Trove for Beginners
OnlineDiscover how to use Trove, the National Library of Australia's extensive online database. Trove is a National Library of Australia website which provides access to historic newspapers, photographs, and much more. Come along to this session to learn what’s available on Trove, and some tips and tricks to find what you’re looking for.
Inter-Institutional Loans Seminar
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldInter-Institutional Loans Seminar This free Zoom seminar is aimed squarely at all the historical societies which are members of the RHSV. It is a very important seminar for those societies interested in building their capacity and adopting best practice in relation to their collection. We have put together a stellar panel of experts who have
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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 invasion came in April 1941, the Allies put up stiff resistance, but were soon forced into an arduous retreat. Over the next couple of months,
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