2019 Augustus Wolskel Lecture
RHSV ZOOM by Invitation , AustraliaHistory-in-the-Round, the Evolving Role of Heritage Conservation delivered by The Hon Simon Molesworth AO QC
Book Launch: AUSTRALIA, NO COUNTRY FOR REVOLUTIONARIES
Museo Italiano 199 Faraday Street, Carlton, Victoria, AustraliaDr Simone Battiston, Senior Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology, will launch No Country for Revolutionaries, followed by a Q&A with the author Gianfranco Cresciani. Between 1971 and 1991 the Italian Communist Party endeavoured to mobilise Italian migrants in Australia in order to extend its influence and power, attract their vote and defend their rights. Its
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Talk: Power’s Paddock Toorak 1840-1940
Malvern Town Hall Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin members of the Malvern Historical Society, when well known local historian, Di Foster, will present an illustrated talk on the development of the area in Toorak once known as ‘Powers Paddock’. Di is the author of Melbourne’s most fashionable suburb: a history of Toorak, east of Kooyong Road, 1840-1998. The presentation will include fascinating
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Friends of St Kilda Cemetery Tour, Wonderful Women
St Kilda Cemetery Dandenong Road & Hotham Street, St Kilda East, Vic, AustraliaCome and join us for this fabulous walk through the cemetery, visiting the graves of Wonderful Women and hearing about their lives and significant achievements, Graves visited include Dame Mabel Brookes, Tilly Aston and many others. This is a most popular tour, so book soon. Cost is $15 and includes a delicious afternoon tea in
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What Makes A Good Historical Society
Hampton Community Centre 14 Willis St, Hampton, VIC, AustraliaThe Sandringham Historical Society is holding its AGM on March 3 and Assoc Professor Don Garden OAM, FFAHS, FRHSV will be delivering a talk on What Makes A Good Historical Society. Don Garden is the President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, immediate Past President of the Federation of Australian Historical Societies, a member
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Exhibition launch: Cold War Games
RHSV, Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaIn 1956, an Olympic year, the world was beset with Cold War anxieties. Would the Melbourne Olympic Games be remembered as the “friendly” Games or would they become a victim of the Cold War?
Theatre Heritage Australia Inc. 10th Annual General Meeting
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER – PHIL A'VARD Actor, director, producer and long-time manager of the Alexander Theatre at Monash University This is a free event – all THA members and their guests, and new members are welcome Agenda: 2.30 pm – AGM 2.50 pm – Guest speaker Phil A'Vard 3.30 pm – Refreshments Click on Event
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Presentation and Exhibition Viewing: Carlo Catani: Visitonary, Creator, Genius
Museo Italiano 199 Faraday Street, Carlton, Victoria, AustraliaFREE - RSVP ESSENTIAL by clicking on the Event website link below An event not to be missed! Join presenter and Exhibition co-curator Daniela Riachi for an informative and entertaining illustrated talk, on the life and work of Carlo Catani Victoria’s foremost Italian-born civil engineer, and key figure in the development of the State of
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Vida Goldstein and Maud Wood Park
RHSV ZOOM by Invitation , AustraliaDistinguished historian, Professor Marilyn Lake AO, will deliver the RHSV's inaugural Women's History Lecture, Progressive New World which focuses on feminist friendship across the Pacific.
Heritage Days 22 + 23 Mar: Shepparton & District
Shepparton Shepparton, Victoria, AustraliaFri 22 Mar & Sat 23 Mar 2019: 2 fabulous free Heritage Open Days in Shepparton & district.
Over 50 heritage places will be open including sites which are rarely accessible. Walking tours, bus tours & independent visiting.
239 A'Beckett Street Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 
03 9326 9288 
office@historyvictoria.org.au 
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