What’s behind discovery?
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldPopular histories of science often tell a story of progress based around great ideas and great individuals. However, historians and philosophers of science have long pointed to the other factors
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No Ordinary Convict
Eltham LibraryIt is Family History Month at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. or much of her life, Janine Marshall Wood, a former English, History and French teacher, has been gripped by the
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Georgiana Molloy- celebrating one of Australia’s first female botanists
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldThis online talk tells the extraordinary story of Georgiana Molloy, one of Australia's first internationally successful female botanists. Georgiana and her husband, Captain John Molloy, who emigrated to Australia in 1830 with the first group of European settlers to the remote southwest of Western Australia. Here, despite personal tragedy, Georgiana's passion for flora was ignited. Entirely self-taught, she gathered specimens of indigenous flora from Augusta and Busselton that are now held in some of the world's leading herbarium collections
Researching Your Indian Ancestors
Thomastown LibraryIt is Family History Month at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. The culture of India has been shaped not only by its long history, unique geography and diverse demography but also
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Edna Walling – an unusual life
Mueller Hall, Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaFollowing the Australian Garden History Society's AGM, Sara Hardy will speak on 'Edna Walling'- an unusual life'. Sara Hardy is a playwright, biographer, novelist and former actor. Sara was inspired to write her first biography, The Unusual Life of Edna Walling, after portraying the famous Australian landscape designer in a theatre performance. Drinks and light refreshments will be available from 5:30 and the AGM begins at 6:00pm.
WRITING LOCAL HISTORY WORKSHOP
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAll-day workshops for Victorians interested in writing local history. Participants will:
gain new perspectives on local history
discover how to locate and use new primary and secondary sources
learn how to write and present well for different audiences, both established and new.
BRIDGE ROAD RICHMOND, HISTORY
Bridge Road History Studio 1 / 15 Barnett Way, Richmond, VIC, AustraliaProfessional historian and Richmond & Burnley Historical Society Vice President, Claire Levi, will talk about Bridge Road’s colourful history and the installation of the historical plaques between Hoddle and Church Streets. Claire worked with the Richmond Council and the Bridge Road Traders’ Association to take the project from concept to reality.
Exploring Burke and Wills – Enigmas and Curiosities
Lancefield Mechancis' Institute Annexe corner High Street and The Crescent, Lancefield, VIC, AustraliaA talk by David Corke for Romsey & Lancefield Districts Historical Society On 23 August 1860, Burke & Wills and their party stayed overnight in Lancefield. On 23 August 2022,
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Hugh Anderson, historian
RHSV, Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaWe are delighted that Professor Frank Bongiorno will be delivering the inaugural RHSV Hugh Anderson Lecture, a new addition to our Distinguished Lecturer series. "Hugh Anderson (1927-2017) was a scholar
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Portable Buildings talk, briefing & lunch
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThis briefing session, talk & lunch is an invitation-only event. Invitations have been sent to all historical societies which have portable buildings in their area. This event is only open
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