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Gippsland: Cataloguing and Digitisation series of six workshops

Federation University Gippsland Campus Library Northways Road, Churchill, VIC, Australia

The RHSV is offering a series of 6 linked workshops (three Saturdays over three months) which cover cataloguing and digitisation. This series of workshops is progressive, starting with basic concepts
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$150 – $225

Gippsland Workshop 1: COMPUTER CATALOGUING FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

Federation University Gippsland Campus Library Northways Road, Churchill, VIC, Australia

This is a workshop for those who are new to computers, and small organisations who do not have the resources to use cataloguing software. Using only Excel, we will demonstrate how to create a simple catalogue that still complies with international standards.

$30 – $45

Gippsland Workshop 2: USING CATALOGUING SOFTWARE

Federation University Gippsland Campus Library Northways Road, Churchill, VIC, Australia

This workshop is for small organisations that are going to start use cataloguing software. Participants will have the opportunity to create catalogue records using cataloguing software, and will learn how to move import an existing catalogue from Excel.

$30 – $45

John Marshall and Bounty Migration to Port Phillip

RHSV, Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Emeritus Professor Graeme Davison AO, Chair of the History Council of Victoria, will launch Dr Liz Rushen's book, John Marshall: Shipowner, Lloyd's reformer and emigration agent. After the launch, Dr Rushen will deliver a paper which explores the significant role John Marshall played in the white settlement of the Port Phillip District

Free

Creating a Tramway Titan

Malvern Town Hall Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern, Melbourne, Australia

In 2020, Melbourne retains the title of having the largest electric street tram system in the world. This presentation will look at the tramway's history and why Melbourne retains the title of being a Tramway Titan.

Book launch: Gita: Melbourne’s First Yoga School – 65 years of history

RHSV, Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Dr Carolyn Rasmussen will be launching Fay Woodhouse's latest book, Gita: Melbourne’s First Yoga School – 65 years of history at the RHSV. This is the first published history of any yoga school in Australia and it provides a context to the development of yoga in Australia.           

Free

Starting Family History

Genealogical Society of Victoria Level 1, 10 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Genealogical Society of Victoria offers RHSV members & friends an introduction to the resources and skills needed to immerse yourself in family history. For anyone contemplating researching their family
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$5

RHSV History Writers’ Group inaugural meeting

RHSV, Gordon Moffatt Room 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Our RHSV History Writers' Group will meet monthly at the RHSV to peer-edit and share feedback with other writers of history.

Free

Specialist History Tour: Sharing the Universe at Melbourne Observatory

Melbourne Observatory Birdwood Avenue, Royal Botanic Gardens, VIC, Australia

This is a VIP tour of Melbourne Observatory, formally acknowledged as a place of outstanding national scientific, architectural, historical, astronomical and cultural significance, and a potential nomination for UNESCO World Heritage listing.

$25