For History Month, the National Archives of Australia are partnering once again with the RHSV to present, Off the Drawing Board, where members and friends can discover more about the history of their local community through Victorian architectural drawings. Did you know that National Archives holds thousands of architectural drawings for public buildings across Australia and Victoria? Dating back as early as 1849, these drawings document not only famous Melbourne landmarks but also humbler suburban and rural facilities, such as local post offices and drill halls. This makes these drawings an invaluable resource for anyone researching local history and heritage. Many of the drawings are also beautiful works of art in their own right.

🖌️ The life and art of Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, The master from Marnpi How did a non-Indigenous man write the authorised biography of a Western Desert artist he never met? Author Dr Alec O'Halloran talks about Namarari’s life and art to reveal the 19-year journey of reconciliation, challenges and the rewards he experienced. What happened
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Centenary of Consecration and Book Launch When: 8 October 2023 at 11.00am Where:61 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill RSVP: Contact John Andrews 0439 614 461 On Tuesday 3 October and Sunday 8 October 2023 the church of St. John the Baptist, Queens Parade, ClIfton Hill celebrates its consecration centenary. It was the second Catholic parish church in Melbourne
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