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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Friends of St Kilda Cemetery – ANZAC Tour
St Kilda Cemetery Dandenong Road & Hotham Street, St Kilda East, Vic, AustraliaCome and join the Friends of St Kilda Cemetery on our annual tour for Anzac Day and hear about the lives of those who fought during WW1 and other campaigns. This is one of our most popular tours. Cost $15 including afternoon tea; bookings: info@foskc.org; tel: 0422379053 We go all weather, rain, hail or shine,
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Exhibition in Castlemaine Town Hall
Castlemaine Town Hall Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaAm major exhibition covering all aspects of life in Castlemaine and district from 1910 to 1925 will be mounted in Castlemaine Town Hall on Sat 4 & Sun 5 May to celebrate a 139 year birthday for Castlemaine Pioneers and Old Residents Assoc.
Michael Pearce: spend the afternoon with an award winning set and costume designer
The Channel, Arts Centre Melbourne St Kilda Road Terrace, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaMichael Pearce is a Melbourne based theatre set and costume designer, visual artist and occasional performer, designing for dance, drama and opera companies in Australia and New Zealand, Europe and Asia, including Australian Dance Theatre, Sydney Dance Company, the Netherlands Dance Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Dance North, Hong Kong Arts Festival , Douglas Wright Co
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