Workshop: Victorian Collections
Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaThis hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of cataloguing on the Victorian Collections system and cover basic principles of collection management, object handling and digitisation.
Anthony George Maldon (AGM) Michell a presentation by Stephen Phillip
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldPlease Book - Numbers are limited - Zoom link will be sent after booking Phone: George Fernando 9885 9927 or enquires@chs.org.au Stephen Phillip is a mechanical engineer and usually lives in Melbourne, Australia. His fascination with Michell began while he was a student at Melbourne University. He was surprised to discover that a comprehensive biography
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Out of the Woods – Trees on Trial and the Evolution of Arboreta by Max Bourke AM
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldWednesday 25th November | 6pm Bookings open 10th November, close 24th November BOOKINGS ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/BMGAF AGHS VIC BRANCH AGHS members $5 Friends RBG $5 Non-members $10 Further Information Contact: Wendy Dwyer - aghsvicbranch2@gmail.com Max will cover how arboreta were conceived in the 19th century, the part they played in tree science and their new role in conservation
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CATALOGUING CLINIC
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldOur last cataloguing clinic for 2020, with our Collections Manager, Jillian Hiscock, is being held this week. These are informal get-togethers, through Zoom, where Jillian tackles all your tricky questions about cataloguing. The clinics run for 1 hour and anyone involved in cataloguing can join in. Zoom log-in details for Cataloguing Clinic: 10am - 11am,
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Amanda Scardamaglia discusses her Victorian Premier’s History Award winning book
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldWe are delighted that Amanda Scardamaglia will be able to join RHSV members and friends to discuss the research behind her book, Printed on Stone The Lithographs of Charles Troedel. This book is the first to document the visual history of print advertising in Australia and in so doing provides a valuable illustrated social history
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Melbourne Observatory: OUTSTANDING UNIVERSAL VALUE
RHSV, Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaJoin the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and Walk in St Kilda Rd & Environs, co-presenters of this event, along with the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV) and others, discussing the historical role and outstanding universal value of the magnificent Melbourne Observatory and its potential for UNESCO World Heritage listing nomination.
THE GOOD GIRL SONG PROJECT: The Patrons’ Parlour
RHSV, Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaPlease note that this is not a Zoom event but will be held live, in the Drill Hall in our downstairs gallery which is fully accessible. All COVID19 restrictions and cautions will be observed. The RHSV is thrilled to host an event by our friends, the Good Girl Song Project. For those of you fortunate
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A G M Michell, Australia’s greatest engineer?
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldAnthony George Maldon (AGM) Michell was undoubtedly one of the greatest Australian engineers. A prolific inventor, he is best known for his tilting pad thrust bearing. It remains one of the greatest inventions in lubrication science, and revolutionised ship propulsion – without it, modern shipping would not be possible. Michell made significant contributions to Australia’s proud engineering heritage, and is truly one of our unsung heroes.
Trove for Beginners
Williamstown Library 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, AustraliaTrove 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. Recommended for beginners.
In the Name of the Theatre now by ZOOM
RHSV Officers' Mess Upstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaHer sumptuous book, In the Name of Theatre, is a kind of encyclopaedia of the Victorian stage. From the early colonial settlement when entertainment included the viewing of executions or dissections of bodies of the executed, amateur theatre has come a long way. This book is a celebration of and for theatre lovers across Victoria. It is lit by an inner passion which all of us share.
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