Reel History: A Journey Through Victoria’s Cinematic Past

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

Step into the golden age of cinema at the PMI Victorian History Library's immersive film evening, presented by the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society (CATHS). This captivating event will transport you back to the early days of film in Victoria, showcasing the state's pivotal role in Australia's cinematic history. Experience the magic of Australia's first
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Family History Workshop: Learn How to Publish Your Family History

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

Are you sitting on a treasure trove of family stories, longing to share them with future generations? Join us at the PMI Victorian History Library for an enlightening one-day workshop that will transform your family history from cherished memories into a beautifully published book. What You'll Learn: Design Like a Pro: Explore various layouts and
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Recurring

CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025

ZOOM Join from anywhere in the world

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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Making the Shrine: Stories from Victoria’s War Memorial with author and illustrator Laura J Carroll

Williamstown Library 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, Australia

Hobson's Bay Libraries are hosting this FREE EVENT next Thursday evening at the Williamstown Library. Laura's book is a graphic novel which is very rare in the local history space, and she is going to speak to her use of Trove in the process of creating it. She also found that the memorial fountain in
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Daylesford and District Historical Society 60th Anniversary Open Day

Daylesford and District Historical Society 100 Vincent St, Daylesford, VIC

Daylesford & District Historical Society is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an Open Day! FREE ENTRY TO MUSEUM See our building repairs, painting, new roof and fittings, and meet our wonderful volunteers Featuring Daylesford Brass Band 11:00am-11:30am 100 Vincent St, Daylesford.

‘Victoria’s Earliest Porcelain Works’ with speaker Gregory Hill

Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library Civic Drive, Kew, Victoria, Australia

Join us on March 6th for our upcoming talk by Gregory Hill on 'Victoria's Earliest Porcelain Works', discussing the formative years of Victoria's porcelain industry in the 19th and 20th centuries. The talk will be followed with a light supper. LOCATION: Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, Thursday March 6th, 7:30pm All welcome. Please register your
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MARCH MADNESS BOOK SALE

Family History Connections Resource Centre Cnr Railway Rd & Queen St, Blackburn, Victoria

Family History Connections is holding a mega book sale full of Australiana, Victorian local histories, reference books, family history research and many family histories. Also assorted stationery.
10am - 2pm On Sat 8 and Sun 9 March at Blackburn.

THE WWI BATTLEFIELDS OF VERDUN

Ellis Cottage 10 Nillumbik Square, Diamond Creek, VIC, Australia

Nillumbik Historical Society invites you to a presentation and talk, The WWI Battlefields of Verdun, by Terry Phillips at 2pm Sunday 16 March 
Terry has visited the battlefields of France and Belgium for many years. He is a military history expert who regularly gives talks and presentations to community groups and schools. The presentation will be followed by a light afternoon tea

Feminists to felons: exhibiting women’s history

RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Each year, to celebrate Women's History Month, the RHSV offers our Women's History lecture, part of our Distinguished Lecture series. Museums in the 1970s were largely masculine preserves, staffed almost
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Get Tickets $10.00 – $20.00

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 contribution to Victoria and Australia. Most evidently, it was made through bequests to the University of Melbourne and through the donation to the university of
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