Lost Banyule

Graham Thorley of the Heidelberg Historical Society will join us to reflect on the changing face of the Banyule municipality via its population, buildings, infrastructure, and ways of life. Banyule's
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Free

Women in Eltham Cemetery Tour

Eltham Cemetery Metery Road, Eltham, VIC, Australia

Stories connect us to our local heritage. Nestled on high ground, once overlooking the village of Eltham, we will tour part of the cemetery and recognise the contributions of some
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Eltham Courthouse Restoration

Eltham Library

Built in 1860, the Eltham Courthouse is the oldest public building remaining in the Shire of Nillumbik. In 2021, a restoration project was undertaken to bring new life to this
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Free

Who Do We Think We Are

Deakin Edge Theatre, Federation Square Federation Suare, Melbourne, Victoria

A show celebrating the diversity of U3A Melbourne City’s members: from first nation, through first fleet, convicts and early settlers to twentieth century refugees. A collection of illustrated personal stories
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Free
Recurring

Yarrambat Heritage Museum Open Day

Yarrambat Heritage Museum 742 Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat, Victoria, Australia

Open Day for the community at the Yarrambat Heritage Museum, 742 Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat - enter via Yarrambat Golf Course main entry gate. Operational gold Battery, 150+ year old
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Free

Local History Showcase

Diamond Valley Library

Are you a local history enthusiast? Did you know that there are many local history groups in the Bnayule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea municipalities that you are welcome to join? These
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Free

Clan Winter-Irving Gathering

Noorilim Estate 205 WAHRING-MURCHISON E RD, WAHRING, Victoria, Australia

Clan Winter-Irving Gathering   Note! Due to current outbreak of COVID + border closures, event has been rescheduled for 2022 This inaugural 1 day event (15/10/2022) will provide an opportunity
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Y Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Rosalie Webb Studio 1 / 15 Barnett Way, Richmond, VIC, Australia

Was a country girl ready for the harsh life of the YWCA Richmond? Doery House, the YWCA hostel at 353 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria, should have been a home away from home for teenage girls from the country residing there in the late 1960s. Alas, this was nowhere near reality. Rosalie Webb, who has written Y Girls Just Wanna Have Fun about her experiences living in the YWCA hostel, will speak at at  Richmond & Burnley Historical Society event.