Collingwood Historical Society will hold the 2023 AGM with our annual dinner followed by guest speaker, Judy Maddigan, the first woman Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, who will talk on 'Victoria, the last State to allow women to vote and stand for Parliament'.

Join Nick Cree as he discusses his research on British surnames with reference to recent census data on the population of the Shire of Nillumbik. He will also discuss some examples of origins of commonly occurring names. Surnames are a fascinating area of family history with records dating back to the 11th century. Presented by
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Dr Cheryl Griffin leads this group which has been meeting since 2020. This group is for people who are tackling writing a history project or two and want a sounding board / source of information / guidance and HELP! Each month from February to November Cheryl convenes the group via Zoom for 90 minutes and
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David Tenenbaum, Publisher, Melbourne Books invites you
to the launch of  LINE OF BLOOD: The Truth of Alfred Howitt by Craig Horne.
To be launched by Hilary McPhee

🏺 Are you interested in History? Then come to the PMI's History Showcase! There are over 20 historical societies, family history and genealogical history groups, archives groups and special interest group, from across Victoria gathered together for one day to show you just how they can help you with whatever enquiry or history related curiosity
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Visit the graves of Jock McHale, Dick Lee and other famous footy players, a few jockeys and other sporting movers and shakers who helped make Melbourne what it is today. Email to book: focc.group@gmail.com $10 ($2 for members of Friends of Coburg Cemetery).