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Exhibition: CARLO CATANI Visionary, Creator, Genius
CO.AS.IT. is proud to present Carlo Catani: Visionary, Creator, Genius the first exhibition of its type dedicated to one of Victoria's greatest civil engineers and a key figure in the development of the State of Victoria from 1876 to 1917. Catani dedicated over 41 years of his life to public service and helped shape our
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What Makes A Good Historical Society
What Makes A Good Historical Society
The 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
Exhibition launch: Cold War Games
In 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?
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Theatre Heritage Australia Inc. 10th Annual General Meeting
Theatre Heritage Australia Inc. 10th Annual General Meeting
SPECIAL 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
Presentation and Exhibition Viewing: Carlo Catani: Visitonary, Creator, Genius
FREE - 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
Vida Goldstein and Maud Wood Park
Distinguished 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.
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Heritage Days 22 + 23 Mar: Shepparton & District
Fri 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.
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Governor Hotham’s Memorial.
Governor Hotham’s Memorial.
Talk by Dr Celistina Sagazio – Governor Hotham’s Memorial. Dr Celestina Sagazio is historian and manager of Cultural Heritage of the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. She previously worked as an historian for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) for twenty-six years. She is the author and editor of a number of publications, including Cemeteries: Our
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MUD AND BLOOD: a WWI play about Pompey Elliott in St Kilda
We invite you to Mud and Blood, a compelling 80-minute WWI play at St Kilda RSL 28 March to 6 April, 2019. It is about the sacrifices of men and women a century ago at war and at home. Written by Meg McNena and directed powerfully by Alice Bishop, Gallipoli and The Somme are re-lived,
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Workshop: Scanning for beginners
Workshop: Scanning for beginners
A hands-on workshop for those who can use a computer and can navigate the internet but would like to learn how to use scanners.
Workshop: Keeping a digital collection for beginners
Workshop: Keeping a digital collection for beginners
In 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.
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Friends of St Kilda Cemetery – Mayors of St Kilda Tour
Friends of St Kilda Cemetery – Mayors of St Kilda Tour
Come 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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