Female Convicts Research Centre 2024 Seminar/Webinar

UTAS Dobson Road, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

The Femal Convicts Research Centre will host its 2024 Seminar/Webinar 'Freedom: time served, moving on' in Hobart (University of Tasmania) on Sunday 5 May. It is available as an in-person seminar or virtually as a webinar. Our program will focus on the pathways to freedom for convict women in Van Diemen’s Land and will explore
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$60

Malvern Walks – An Australian Heritage Festival Event

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

🏛️ Malvern Walks - An Australian Heritage Festival Event Beginning at the base of the clock tower of the Malvern Town Hall, you will explore the Town Hall, nearby Police Station and former Court House; St George’s Anglican Parish (church, hall and vicarage); Stonnington’s only bluestone house; Waiora house; Malvern Square and sculptures; former Malvern
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$20 – $25

Author talk – The Red Witch with Nathan Hobby

Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh, Victoria, Australia

The Glen Eira Historical Society has joined with Bentleigh Library (Jasper Rd, Bentleigh) to present an author talk by Nathan Hobby on his biography ‘The Red Witch’, about the writer and activist Katharine Susannah Prichard (1883-1969). Nathan lives in Western Australia and will be presenting via Zoom which you can watch in person at the
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Free

Book Launch : The Architecture of Iwan Iwanoff

Japanese Room, Melbourne School of Design (University of Melbourne) Masson Road, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia

REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE FOR CATERING PURPOSES -- Hosted by ACAHUCH with Stuart Harrison, please join us to hear author Warren Andersen and former collaborator for the New Horizons exhibition to discuss his recently released book 'The Architecture of Iwan Iwanoff' in the Japanese Room at Melbourne School of Design. There will be copies available to
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Free

REGIONAL SEMINAR WEEKEND IN MORTLAKE

Mortlake RSL Sub-Branch 17 Shaw Street, Mortlake, VIC, Australia

We are thrilled that Mortlake & District Historical Society will be hosting our first HSSC* regional seminar for 2024. Why not plan a weekend, or longer, and use the seminar in Mortlake as a jumping off point to explore the Western District? There is a wonderful program of speakers and topics and around the seminar is a convivial program of walks and a dinner.

Free – $55.00

Open Day: Broadmeadows Historical Society

Broadmeadows Museum 21 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows, VIC, Australia

As part of the Australian Heritage Festival, the Broadmeadows Historical Society are having an Open Day! The Broadmeadows Historical Museum is reopening after extensive redesign of displays, to become more Broadmeadows and district centric. Enjoy our clean more open display with designated research facilities.  Click here for more info. Where: Broadmeadows Museum, 21 Pearcedale Parade,
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Labassa open day

Labassa 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North, Victoria, Australia

Experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Guided house tours and tower tours operate through out the day, and the tea room is open 10.30am to 3.30pm. Join us for
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Free – $35

MENTIONS IN DESPATCHES: In Conversation with Dave Sabben MG

Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Ave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Get a fascinating glimpse into day-to-day life during the Vietnam War as Dave Sabben MG uncovers stories from his new book Mentions in Despatches.  Appearing in conversation with Shrine Governor and former broadcaster Squadron Leader (Retd) Peter Meehan OAM, Sabben will share his stories of service collected from letters sent home during his tour of Vietnam.

A Musical Ouroboros

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

🎶 A Musical Ouroboros - how the Hottest 100 both reflects and encourages the empowerment of Australian youth. For 30 years, triple j's Hottest 100 has been Australia's go-to countdown for the year's top songs. Beyond mere entertainment, it's a reflection of youth sentiment. In the past, it echoed Gen X rebellion with bands like
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Gold Coin Entry
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Family History Workshops

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

👩🏽‍👩🏽‍👦🏽‍👦🏽 Family History Workshops hosted by Wendy Eldridge from our Friends of the Library. Do you want some guided help with your family history journey? We can help. Join a friendly and supportive environment while making use of the many resources available at the PMI Victorian History Library. Our workshops will cover: 28 Feb -
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$20 – $25