Governor Hotham’s Memorial.
North Melbourne Library 66 Errol Street, North Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaTalk by Dr Celistina Sagazio – Governor Hotham’s Memorial. Dr Celestina Sagazio is historian and manager of Cultural Heritage of the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. She previously worked as an historian for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) for twenty-six years. She is the author and editor of a number of publications, including Cemeteries: Our
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MUD AND BLOOD: a WWI play about Pompey Elliott in St Kilda
Memo Music Hall 88 Acland St, St Kilda, VIC, AustraliaWe invite you to Mud and Blood, a compelling 80-minute WWI play at St Kilda RSL 28 March to 6 April, 2019. It is about the sacrifices of men and women a century ago at war and at home. Written by Meg McNena and directed powerfully by Alice Bishop, Gallipoli and The Somme are re-lived,
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Workshop: Scanning for beginners
RHSV ZOOM by Invitation , AustraliaA hands-on workshop for those who can use a computer and can navigate the internet but would like to learn how to use scanners.
Workshop: Keeping a digital collection for beginners
RHSV ZOOM by Invitation , AustraliaIn this hands-on workshop we learn what should happen to a file after it has been digitised. Covering: file formats, image resolution, best practice file and folder naming, metadata, software, security and access.
Friends of St Kilda Cemetery – Mayors of St Kilda Tour
St Kilda Cemetery Dandenong Road & Hotham Street, St Kilda East, Vic, AustraliaCome and join Friends of St Kilda Cemetery on this great historical tour of the graves of the early mayors of St Kilda. From the first mayor to Albert Jacka, all are buried in St Kilda Cemetery. Hear fascinating tales to be told about their extraordinary lives. Cost $15 including afternoon tea: Bookings: email info@foskc.org
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Waltzing Matilda: Australia’s Accidental Anthem. A forensic history.
RHSV ZOOM by Invitation , AustraliaThis song that started as an accidental collaboration in outback Queensland in 1895 caused the death of a seven-year relationship and went on to inspire a nation during World War II, following Banjo Paterson's death in 1941.
Law Week Walk – “GUILTY OR NOT” You be the Jury
Brighton General Cemetery North Road, Caulfield South, Victoria, AustraliaAs the Jury you will hear the case of the death of two wives of a doctor, be asked who caused the death of the body found in a lane, whether a brothers dispute was responsible for a murder and while out shooting rabbits was a death an accident. In total six cases will be
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Workshop: Publishing local history books for beginners
RHSV ZOOM by Invitation , AustraliaThis seminar will cover all the basics of how to publish local history successfully.
The Origins of the Kastellorizian Costume
Geoffrey Conaghan is a researcher and custodian of traditional Kastellorizan costumes and he'll talk about the origins of the textiles, the evolution of the costume and influences on it by past empires.
Anzac Day Walk at the Brighton Cemetery
Brighton General Cemetery North Road, Caulfield South, Victoria, AustraliaOur Annual Anzac Walk relates to stories of a few of the many service persons interred at the Brighton General Cemetery. On this walk we get to know just a few of those lying within the walls at the Brighton Cemetery. Edward William Pinder was awarded the Distinguished Combat Medal for his bravery for taking
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