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KALEIDOSCOPE
This exhibition is biography imagined through the lens of a Kaleidoscope. The viewer is offered fragments of the lives represented here. There is no linear narrative. Each time the kaleidoscope turns, a different story emerges. There are repeating patterns but different emphases and new ways of seeing, new reflections, new refractions. No one story dominates and one story does not fit all.
What Ship Did You Come Out On?
What Ship Did You Come Out On?
Discover the history of ships in Port Melbourne with local author Nick Cree. Nick Cree will be speaking about the ships that came through Port Melbourne in the 50's and 60's, and the myriad of personal stories of the people who embarked in Melbourne. Do you have a personal association with one of those ships?
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Family History Social Group
Family History Social Group
Do you enjoy friendly conversation and family history? Share your knowledge and skills with other group members in a friendly and supportive environment while making use of the many resources available at the PMI Victorian History Library. Whether you are just starting out with your family history research or have many years experience you are
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What is a Drill Hall?
What is a Drill Hall?
Recently the RHSV took part in Open House Melbourne which concentrated our minds on the history and architecture of our home, the Australian Army Medical Corps Drill Hall which was built, like so many others in 1938 in the build-up to WWII. The building's history, its original purpose and its architecture are inextricably linked. And who better to explain those connections than Mike O'Brien? Mike will be addressing Drill Halls in general - what is drill? what happens in drill halls?
Talk – Ornamental Cast Iron Lace
Talk – Ornamental Cast Iron Lace
Hotham History Project invites you to a talk on Ornamental Cast Iron Lace – by Robin Vowels. In the 1860s and 70s one of Hotham’s mayors, William Hutchison, operated a foundry in Little Bourke Street where he made some of the ornamental iron lace that still graces houses around North and West Melbourne today. Although
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Inspirational Women of Coburg Cemetery
Inspirational Women of Coburg Cemetery
Activists, artists, pioneers, philanthropists, business women and fortune tellers: historic Coburg Cemetery holds the stories of many inspirational Melbourne women. Join the Friends of Coburg Cemetery for an evening cemetery tour to hear about their fascinating lives. The tour will include identities not covered in past tours. Bookings essential: focc.group@gmail.com Cost $10
Port Characters – decade by decade
Port Characters – decade by decade
Join Janet Bolitho and Margaret Bride on this virtual journey to experience Port’s milestones through the lives of extraordinary people, decade by decade, between 1830 and 2022. Image: Councillor Liana Thompson, last Mayor of Port Melbourne, 1994 and first Mayor of the City of Port Phillip. Port Phillip City Collection pm2490. **Please note this walk
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BOOK LAUNCH & FILM SCREENING BALLARAT
BOOK LAUNCH & FILM SCREENING BALLARAT
Join us for a premiere film screening, book launch, digital map debut and panel discussion about a surprising and forgotten aspect of Australian history – the enthralling history of the rescues of thousands of colonists by Aboriginal people from life-threatening situations such as bush fires, floods, shipwrecks and being lost in the bush. Award-winning author Associate Professor (Dr) Fred Cahir discusses his latest book They Rescued Us! Aboriginal Heroes on Country with filmmakers Lucinda Horrocks and Jary Nemo of Wind & Sky Productions, whose new film Acts of Heroism will be screened on the day.
Phillip Island & District Historical Society’s Christmas Dinner
Phillip Island & District Historical Society’s Christmas Dinner
Join the Phillip Island & District Historical Society CHRISTMAS DINNER $35 per person & BYO Pre-purchased tickets only RSVP by 18 November 2022 www.trybooking.com/CDLLT
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Labassa Serenade
Labassa Serenade
Experience the sights and sounds of Christmas in the lavish surroundings of Labassa. We’ve decked the halls, decorated the tree and set the dining table. Elwood Community Choir will serenade visitors with songs that warm the heart, reflect Labassa's history and celebrate the start of the holiday season. Short performances on the quarter to the
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Celebrating Holden in Fishermans Bend
Celebrating Holden in Fishermans Bend
For over 80 years, the former Holden factory in Fishermens Bend provided a home for innovation and social connection in Fishermans Bend. The launch of Australia’s first locally made mass-production car in Fishermans Bend on 29 November 1948 by Australian Prime Minister Ben Chifley was a milestone in Australian manufacturing. The FX, as it became
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Bass Valley Historical Society talk on Euphemia Henderson, wildflower artist and botanist
Bass Valley Historical Society talk on Euphemia Henderson, wildflower artist and botanist
Bass Valley Historical Society Afternoon Tea meeting on Sunday, December 4 2022 at 2.00pm. Guest speaker is Maureen Matthews on Euphemia Henderson (1822-1907), wildflower artist and botanist. Where: Corinella Public Hall, Smythe Street. Cost: $10. Please bring a plate. RSVP - Libby Skidmore - 5678 0339 or eskidmore@dcsi.net.au Euphemia was briefly engaged to Australian botanist
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MARKETING 101
MARKETING 101
Christina Browning, our new RHSV Marketing Manager, brings a wealth of experience to the RHSV - and not just in social media. Christina started her working life as a journalist before seguing into marketing. The forums are low-key and they not recorded. You can bring your questions and problems and you can also ask Christina
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Indigenous Sovereignty and Anti-Carceral Activism
Indigenous Sovereignty and Anti-Carceral Activism
This panel discussion, featuring strong First Nations people speaking about their work and experience in anti-carceral activism, will be chaired by Amangu Yamatji scholar and community organiser, Dr Crystal McKinnon. This unique event is the final in the Critical Issues seminar series for 2022 (hosted by the School of Social and Political Sciences), and the
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2022 Kenneth Myer Lecture
2022 Kenneth Myer Lecture
Professor Megan Davis will speak about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the referendum to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Australian Constitution.
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Join the Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network for their 2022 Christmas Gathering & Conversation
Join the Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network for their 2022 Christmas Gathering & Conversation
Your Invitation! Join the Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network for their 2022 Christmas Gathering & Conversation This year, MMHN is joining Offshore Specialist Ships Australia and many other maritime-related associations to celebrate on Friday 16 December, 6.00pm at the Mission to Seafarers 717 Flinders Street, Docklands All welcome Drinks at discounted bar prices and with finger
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RECONVENED AGM 2021
RECONVENED AGM 2021
112th RHSV RECONVENED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA Friday 23 December 2022 at 10:00am To be held as an online live meeting with attendance by Zoom 1. Welcome and acknowledgement of country 2. Attendance and apologies 3. To receive and consider the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 (as attached) 4. Meeting closed
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