Book Launch : The Architecture of Iwan Iwanoff
Japanese Room, Melbourne School of Design (University of Melbourne) Masson Road, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaREGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE FOR CATERING PURPOSES -- Hosted by ACAHUCH with Stuart Harrison, please join us to hear author Warren Andersen and former collaborator for the New Horizons exhibition to discuss his recently released book 'The Architecture of Iwan Iwanoff' in the Japanese Room at Melbourne School of Design. There will be copies available to
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REGIONAL SEMINAR WEEKEND IN MORTLAKE
Mortlake RSL Sub-Branch 17 Shaw Street, Mortlake, VIC, AustraliaWe are thrilled that Mortlake & District Historical Society will be hosting our first HSSC* regional seminar for 2024. Why not plan a weekend, or longer, and use the seminar in Mortlake as a jumping off point to explore the Western District? There is a wonderful program of speakers and topics and around the seminar is a convivial program of walks and a dinner.
Open Day: Broadmeadows Historical Society
Broadmeadows Museum 21 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows, VIC, AustraliaAs part of the Australian Heritage Festival, the Broadmeadows Historical Society are having an Open Day! The Broadmeadows Historical Museum is reopening after extensive redesign of displays, to become more Broadmeadows and district centric. Enjoy our clean more open display with designated research facilities. Click here for more info. Where: Broadmeadows Museum, 21 Pearcedale Parade,
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Labassa open day
Labassa 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North, Victoria, AustraliaExperience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Guided house tours and tower tours operate through out the day, and the tea room is open 10.30am to 3.30pm. Join us for
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MENTIONS IN DESPATCHES: In Conversation with Dave Sabben MG
Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Ave, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaGet a fascinating glimpse into day-to-day life during the Vietnam War as Dave Sabben MG uncovers stories from his new book Mentions in Despatches. Appearing in conversation with Shrine Governor and former broadcaster Squadron Leader (Retd) Peter Meehan OAM, Sabben will share his stories of service collected from letters sent home during his tour of Vietnam.
A Musical Ouroboros
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia🎶 A Musical Ouroboros - how the Hottest 100 both reflects and encourages the empowerment of Australian youth. For 30 years, triple j's Hottest 100 has been Australia's go-to countdown for the year's top songs. Beyond mere entertainment, it's a reflection of youth sentiment. In the past, it echoed Gen X rebellion with bands like
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Family History Workshops
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia👩🏽👩🏽👦🏽👦🏽 Family History Workshops hosted by Wendy Eldridge from our Friends of the Library. Do you want some guided help with your family history journey? We can help. Join a friendly and supportive environment while making use of the many resources available at the PMI Victorian History Library. Our workshops will cover: 28 Feb -
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CATALOGUING CLINICS 2024
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldJoin Jillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. Jillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) - this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software - we believe it is horses for courses - and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software.
The Geology of Williamstown and surrounds
Williamstown Town Hall Level 1 Meeting room/ 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown, VictoriaPresented by: Ross Cayley, Senior Geologist (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action) Williamstown Historical Society - History presentations Did you know that the Williamstown Railway Line accidentally follows the deeply buried course of an ancient river, or what a 'lateral stream' is? - Do you know that the growth of the New Zealand Alps
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Historic Country 3 Courts Car Tour Weekend
Interested in the history of Law in Victoria? Experience 3 historic courtrooms Three Court Houses are opening their doors for a weekend of car touring. It is a leisurely drive between Port Fairy, Macarthur & Penshurst in the vicinity of vineyard lunches and cottage accommodation. Penshurst Court House History Centre, 33 Martin Street Penshurst Macarthur Court
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