An exhibition – Glen Eira Historical Society 50 years 1972-2022
Glen Eira City Council Gallery Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, CaulfieldWeek of Events
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.
An exhibition – Glen Eira Historical Society 50 years 1972-2022
Since its formation in 1972 the Glen Eira Historical Society has collected over 5000 items; documents, photographs, ephemera, maps and more. To commemorate 50 years we dipped into our collection and uncovered some gems, including member’s favourites, objects large and small and some of the first donations received. This exhibition will be held in the
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Y Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Was a country girl ready for the harsh life of the YWCA Richmond? Doery House, the YWCA hostel at 353 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria, should have been a home away from home for teenage girls from the country residing there in the late 1960s. Alas, this was nowhere near reality. Rosalie Webb, who has written Y Girls Just Wanna Have Fun about her experiences living in the YWCA hostel, will speak at at Richmond & Burnley Historical Society event.
Local History Showcase
Local History Showcase
Are you a local history enthusiast? Did you know that there are many local history groups in the Bnayule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea municipalities that you are welcome to join? These groups gather regularly for guest speakers and excursions. They publish informative newsletters, manage collections and online content, and support wider products such as the production
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Clan Winter-Irving Gathering
Clan Winter-Irving Gathering
Clan Winter-Irving Gathering Note! Due to current outbreak of COVID + border closures, event has been rescheduled for 2022 This inaugural 1 day event (15/10/2022) will provide an opportunity for descendants of the Winter’s, Winter-Irving’s and the Irving’s of Bonshaw (Scotland) to gather and share their ancestry. Participants are encouraged to bring along family
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The Australian Football Card – a collected history
The Australian Football Card – a collected history
The footy season might be over, but you can still enjoy some football history! In this session, Australian Rules Football historian and author Francis Doherty will showcase examples from his Australian Rules football card collection and profile some local men who made their marks in the big leagues. Presented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library Rosanna
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