A WALK WITH ROBYN ANNEAR

Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

It is always exciting when Robyn Annear releases another of her captivating books into the wild and her latest book, which releases on the 30th of November, promises to be fabulous. Robyn has devised 7 historic walks around Melbourne and she will be leading a walking tour for RHSV members of one of those walks - around the Queen Victoria Markets and Flagstaff Gardens area. 

$25

Oral History Victoria Ideas and Skills Exchange

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Members and non-members are welcome to attend our next 'Ideas and skills exchange' session which is being held online via Zoom on Tuesday 30 November 2021 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
This is the last for the year - of our monthly informal gatherings for those who want to discuss their projects with other oral history practitioners and enthusiasts. It's a relaxed atmosphere where all are welcome.

ONLINE OPEN DAY – GIPPSLAND

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The National Archives of Australia is coming to Gippsland, virtually – through a free, online open day for Gippsland residents. Presented by staff from the National Archives’ Victoria State Office, the open day will feature seminars on key family history and local history resources available through the National Archives. Reference officers will also be available to answer questions you have about finding immigration and defence service records.

Free

Stella Maris Seafarers Centre 600 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Dr Jackie Watts OAM Chair, Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network invites you to ... MMHN's 2021 Pre-Christmas Gathering & Conversation At Stella Maris Seafarers Centre 600 Little Collins Street, Melbourne (between
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Discover Your Military Ancestors

Online

Discover the huge range of military records you can search online, and find out what your ancestors did during the wars of the 20th century. Recommended for beginners.

Free

The Melbourne Socialite & The Turkish Diplomat

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London, 1913: A wealthy young woman from a stately country home falls in love with and secretly marries a handsome young diplomat from the Turkish Embassy. It sounds like a plot line from the hit British period drama Downton Abbey … but it is the real-life story of Melbourne socialite Florence Winter-Irving.

Free

Uncovering the Past with Sands Directories

Online

Before the internet, postal directories provided information on Melbourne’s properties, residents, businesses and streets. Sands & McDougall online directories have changed recently. Learn how to use the new interface to
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The Power of the Wind: Past, Present and Future

Magnet Gallery SC G19 Wharf Street, The District,, Docklands, VICTORIA, Australia

Organised by Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network Maritime winds have been harvested since history was first written. This event, with four outstanding presenters, outlines the past, present and future use of
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