BRIDGE ROAD RICHMOND, HISTORY

Bridge Road History Studio 1 / 15 Barnett Way, Richmond, VIC, Australia

Professional 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, Australia

A 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, Australia

We 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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$10 – $20

Portable Buildings talk, briefing & lunch

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

This 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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Free

Remembering Childhood Places

Diamond Valley Library

It is Family History Month at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. Did you have a favourite cubby, swing or climbing tree in childhood that you can still remember today? Memories of
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Free

Cataloguing Clinics 2022

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Free monthly cataloguing clinics via Zoom. The clinics run for an hour from 11am – 12noon on the 4th Thursday of each month. It is a relaxed gathering of people who are finding their way through the intricacies of cataloguing material in historical collections which, as we all know, fall between a library and a museum with sometimes a bit of art gallery thrown in.

Free

WRITING LOCAL HISTORY WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM

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All-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.

$35 – $50
Recurring

Family History Social Group

Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

Do you enjoy friendly conversation and family history? Share your knowledge and skills with other group members in a friendly and supportive environment while making use of the many resources
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Free

An exhibition – Glen Eira Historical Society 50 years 1972-2022

Glen Eira City Council Gallery Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield, VIC, Australia

Since its formation in 1972 the Glen Eira Historical Society has collected over 5000 items; documents, photographs, ephemera, maps and more. To commemorate 50 years we dipped into our collection
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Free