Translating European Culture to Colonial Melbourne: James Goold and his Legacies
Newman College 887 Swanston St, ParkvilleWeek of Events
Translating European Culture to Colonial Melbourne: James Goold and his Legacies
A free conference celebrating the conclusion of an Australian Research Council Discovery Project on Archbishop Goold and his patronage
John Marshall and Bounty Migration to Port Phillip
John Marshall and Bounty Migration to Port Phillip
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
Creating a Tramway Titan
Creating a Tramway Titan
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
Book launch: Gita: Melbourne’s First Yoga School – 65 years of history
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.
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