Labassa Open Day

Labassa 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North, Victoria, Australia

Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Come and experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Young visitors will have fun tracking down all those non-human “critters” who still live at the mansion. Guided house tours and
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2025 Billibellary Indigenous History Lecture: Breaking Australian Rules in Sport and History

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

We are delighted to invite our members and friends to join us for the 4th annual Billibellary Indigenous History Lecture to be delivered by distinguished academic Professor Barry Judd. The Indigenous sport of Australian (Rules) Football is widely regarded as the national game at least in Melbourne and the State of Victoria. First codified in
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Get Tickets $10.00 – $20.00

AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIANS AUSTRALIA INC HONORS REG HUNT

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

Reg Hunt, motor dealer, racing driver, collector and property investor was one of Melbourne’s best known and successful automobilists during his working life. Maserati historian, enthusiast and long-time friend, David Zeunert, will discuss with Mark Bissett Reg’s life exploits following a light lunch at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

Get Tickets Free – $25.00

Lithographers, Artists and Painters: a guided walking tour of St Kilda Cemetery

St Kilda Cemetery Dandenong Road & Hotham Street, St Kilda East, Vic, Australia

The next Friends of St Kilda Cemetery guided walking tour will be held on Sunday 23 February 2025 at 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start. Please meet at the Dandenong Road Pavilion. RSVP is essential and should be made to Geoff on 0448 740 195 or email foskcorg@gmail.com

Curator’s talk: Yarra Birrarung Artists, Writers and the River exhibition

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

Join the curator, Dr Judith Buckrich, of our current exhibition Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River in a behind-the-scenes talk about the exhibition. The exhibition is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the exhibition explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history.

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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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 each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions
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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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