Join us for a captivating walking tour that blends history and exercise, perfect for enthusiasts of both! Starting at Armadale train station, you'll explore the fascinating past of High Street, one of Victoria's most iconic locations known for its vibrant food scene, fashion boutiques, leisure spots, and stunning architecture. Tour starts at Armadale Train Station …
Hawthorn Village was the first official government village east of the Yarra River and despite development over 150 years, there are still remnants from its early settlement days. It is essential to understand that Hawthorn and its development was shaped by geography, the landscape, the river, the hills, the creeks and the type of soil. …
All day you can see: the only operational Gold Battery in our area the wool spinners in the “Len Young Woolshed” the first classroom from the Yarrambat Primary School, Vintage vehicles and displays of historical interest. 10.30, 11.30 & 1.30 Sheep shearing in the “Len Young Woolshed” 12.30 p.m. Presentation by Watsonia Scottish Pipers 1 p.m. ~ Community Assembly – Welcome to visitors; Yarrambat …
Hidden within a suburban Melbourne cemetery lies a remarkable piece of Egyptian-inspired architecture: the tomb of David Syme, one of the world’s first media tycoons and the influential proprietor of The Age newspaper. Built in 1910, 12 years before the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, this heritage-listed mausoleum is a miniature replica of Trajan’s Kiosk on Philae …
The 90-minute tour will allow you to peer over fences in an elevated bus through the streets of Toorak, Armadale and Malvern. Meeting Point: The tour will start at Town Hall, Malvern and end there. Please remember to wear sensible shoes, weather appropriate clothing and to be courteous to the tour guide, driver and all …
Curator and historian Laura Jocic presents 'Women and Dress in Rural Australia, 1840s-1860s' As emigrants arrived in the Australian colonies, many prepared themselves for a life on the land. Whether settling as farmers, or heading to the goldfields in the hope of finding their fortune, all had to contend with managing their dress, often in …
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Join us this Senior and History Month for a compelling “In Conversation” event with Professor Clare Wright OAM, one of Australia’s most influential historians. As she explores the stories behind Victoria’s monuments and the inspiration for her acclaimed project, A Monument of One’s Own. Clare will share the origins of this groundbreaking initiative, discuss the power …
In Conversation with Clare Wright, A Monument of One’s Own Read More »
The 90-minute tour will allow you to peer over fences in an elevated bus through the streets of Toorak, Armadale and Malvern. Meeting Point: The tour will start at Town Hall, Malvern and end there. Please remember to wear sensible shoes, weather appropriate clothing and to be courteous to the tour guide, driver and all …
