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SUMMARY:Exploring the foundations of rural Victorian townships
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday and Sunday 3-4 October\, for \nExploring the foundations of rural Victorian townships:\na focus on Kilmore and Lancefield\nBrought to you the Historical Society Support Committee and co-hosted by Romsey & Lancefield Districts Historical Society and Kilmore Historical Society. \nWhen early settlers arrived in a rural or regional district\, the first institutions they established were churches\, schools\, hospitals\, banks and post offices. Sporting clubs – especially football and tennis clubs – were often at the heart of these growing townships. Railway lines transporting people and produce to Melbourne or to the border\, were welcomed. Kilmore\, the first inland town\, was established in 1841. Lancefield was settled in the 1850s. Both thrived during the Gold Rush era. These towns\, like others across Victoria\, followed a similar pattern of development. \nThe seminar will feature walking tours and talks on the development of Kilmore and Lancefield’s foundational institutions. Participants will discover that the nineteenth century patterns of development remain visible in these picturesque and historic towns located in the beautiful Macedon Ranges and Mitchell Shires. \nFor more information or to book\, visit https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/exploring-the-foundations/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/exploring-the-foundations-of-rural-victorian-townships/
LOCATION:Lancefield Historical Society\, 55 Main Road\,\, Lancefield\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour,Museum,Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kilmore%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:kilmorehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260918T034452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T085745Z
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SUMMARY:Running Rabbits Military Museum tour
DESCRIPTION:Running Rabbits Military Museum is open for visitors. \nOur tour guides have extensive knowledge and amazing stories about all the items in our collection.\nFrom manufacturing\, to where\, who and how it was used and how it came to be in our collection.\n\nWe have a number of detailed models and dioramas depicting historical moments in Australia’s military history. These are always a visitor’s highlight.\n\nOur museum has many interactive displays and we encourage all our visitors to “step into character” to gain real life perspective and appreciation of our military history.\n\nThe Museum will educate and entertain all ages and take them on an emotional journey through time and learn about Australia’s important role in various wars.\n\nLocated at the Upwey-Belgrave RSL\, it is the only accredited RSL Museum in Victoria.\n\nNo bookings are required \nThere are toilets and parking available. \nThe venue is accessible for all abilities. \nSee the website for more information: https://www.upweybelgraversl.org.au/runningrabbits/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/running-rabbits-military-museum-tour/
LOCATION:Running Rabbits Military Museum\, 1 Mast Gully Road\, UPWEY\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian%20Neal":MAILTO:neab50@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260927T084534Z
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SUMMARY:Gembrook Nurseries – Photography Display
DESCRIPTION:The Places That Made Us – Nobelius Heritage Park  \nThe Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901\, the site was the centre of the world-famous Gembrook Nurseries (also known as the Nobelius Nursery)\, started by Carl Axel Nobelius in 1886. \nAt more than  650 hectares\, the nursery was the largest in the southern hemisphere. Before World War I\, the nursery exported hundreds of thousands of fruit and ornamental trees each year to five continents. \nGembrook Nurseries became the single most important influence in Emerald’s early and economic and social development. At the nursery’s peak\, Nobelius employed more than 80 people to grow and harvest the trees. Most nursery work took place in winter\, enabling settlers to establish their own properties which they worked on in the summer. \nAs the small township grew up around the nursery\, Nobelius supported local sports teams and social activities. He provided a loan to build the first Mechanics Institute in Emerald and donated prizes to the local school. \nNobelius was also one of thirteen local witnesses who gave evidence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898\, proposing the construction of a railway to connect Ferntree Gully with Gembrook. The petition was successful and led to what is now known as the Puffing Billy Railway being officially opened in 1900. \nToday the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum tell the story of Carl Axel Nobelius and the Gembrook Nurseries\, recognising their significant contribution to the early growth and development of Emerald.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gembrook-nurseries-photography-display/
LOCATION:Emerald Hills Hub – Foyer display space\, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd\, Emerald\, 3782
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald%20Museum":MAILTO:enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260907T232133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T091353Z
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SUMMARY:Inverleigh Historical Society Open Afternoon - Remember When...
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute to look at the historic building and contents and the Inverleigh Historical Society collection. Enjoy our interactive display ‘Remember When…’\, a chat with our members\, and a cuppa.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/inverleigh-historical-society-open-afternoon-remember-when/
LOCATION:Inverleigh Public Hall\, 71 High St\, Inverleigh\, VIC\, 3321\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,Talks and Conversations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260927T084534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084534Z
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SUMMARY:Gembrook Nurseries – Photography Display
DESCRIPTION:The Places That Made Us – Nobelius Heritage Park  \nThe Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901\, the site was the centre of the world-famous Gembrook Nurseries (also known as the Nobelius Nursery)\, started by Carl Axel Nobelius in 1886. \nAt more than  650 hectares\, the nursery was the largest in the southern hemisphere. Before World War I\, the nursery exported hundreds of thousands of fruit and ornamental trees each year to five continents. \nGembrook Nurseries became the single most important influence in Emerald’s early and economic and social development. At the nursery’s peak\, Nobelius employed more than 80 people to grow and harvest the trees. Most nursery work took place in winter\, enabling settlers to establish their own properties which they worked on in the summer. \nAs the small township grew up around the nursery\, Nobelius supported local sports teams and social activities. He provided a loan to build the first Mechanics Institute in Emerald and donated prizes to the local school. \nNobelius was also one of thirteen local witnesses who gave evidence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898\, proposing the construction of a railway to connect Ferntree Gully with Gembrook. The petition was successful and led to what is now known as the Puffing Billy Railway being officially opened in 1900. \nToday the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum tell the story of Carl Axel Nobelius and the Gembrook Nurseries\, recognising their significant contribution to the early growth and development of Emerald.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gembrook-nurseries-photography-display/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Emerald Hills Hub – Foyer display space\, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd\, Emerald\, 3782
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald%20Museum":MAILTO:enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260929T062632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T034821Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Devonshire Tea
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday during October the Broadford and District Historical Society have a chat day from 10.30 until 1pm. Devonshire tea available for $5. \nEvery morning at 7 am a Facebook post will be shared on the History of the Broadford Football Netball Club on the historical society Facebook page\, Broadford Historical.vic
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/wednesday-devonshire-tea/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Broadford & District Historical Society\, 120 High Street\, Broadford\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Broadford%20and%20District%20Hisorical%20Society":MAILTO:broadfordhistorical@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260922T002522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T093249Z
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SUMMARY:Open House Latrobe open day
DESCRIPTION:Hear the hammer strike\, take your seat in an old schoolroom and watch 1800s clothing being sewn by hand. \nOld Gippstown Heritage Park is celebrating History Month and Open House Latrobe with a weekend of displays\, demonstrations and free entry. \nSet across eight acres of parkland in Moe\, the museum preserves 30 original relocated buildings dating from the 1840s to the 1930s. Together with the park’s artefact collection\, they reveal how people lived\, worked and built their communities across Gippsland. \nOn Sunday\, 11 October from 10am to 2.30pm visitors can: \n• Watch our blacksmith at work\n• Join a historic school class\n• See our heritage guides hand-sewing outfits from the 1800s\n• Explore the buildings and collections throughout the park \nThis is an opportunity to see Gippsland’s history in action—not simply displayed behind glass. \nEntry is free throughout the Open House Latrobe weekend. Bring the family and spend the day exploring Old Gippstown.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/open-house-latrobe-open-day/
LOCATION:Old Gippstown Heritage Park\, 211 Lloyd St\, Moe\, 3825\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gippsland,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="OldGippstown":MAILTO:info@oldgippstown.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260927T084534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084534Z
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SUMMARY:Gembrook Nurseries – Photography Display
DESCRIPTION:The Places That Made Us – Nobelius Heritage Park  \nThe Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901\, the site was the centre of the world-famous Gembrook Nurseries (also known as the Nobelius Nursery)\, started by Carl Axel Nobelius in 1886. \nAt more than  650 hectares\, the nursery was the largest in the southern hemisphere. Before World War I\, the nursery exported hundreds of thousands of fruit and ornamental trees each year to five continents. \nGembrook Nurseries became the single most important influence in Emerald’s early and economic and social development. At the nursery’s peak\, Nobelius employed more than 80 people to grow and harvest the trees. Most nursery work took place in winter\, enabling settlers to establish their own properties which they worked on in the summer. \nAs the small township grew up around the nursery\, Nobelius supported local sports teams and social activities. He provided a loan to build the first Mechanics Institute in Emerald and donated prizes to the local school. \nNobelius was also one of thirteen local witnesses who gave evidence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898\, proposing the construction of a railway to connect Ferntree Gully with Gembrook. The petition was successful and led to what is now known as the Puffing Billy Railway being officially opened in 1900. \nToday the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum tell the story of Carl Axel Nobelius and the Gembrook Nurseries\, recognising their significant contribution to the early growth and development of Emerald.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gembrook-nurseries-photography-display/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Emerald Hills Hub – Foyer display space\, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd\, Emerald\, 3782
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald%20Museum":MAILTO:enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260927T084534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084534Z
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SUMMARY:Gembrook Nurseries – Photography Display
DESCRIPTION:The Places That Made Us – Nobelius Heritage Park  \nThe Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901\, the site was the centre of the world-famous Gembrook Nurseries (also known as the Nobelius Nursery)\, started by Carl Axel Nobelius in 1886. \nAt more than  650 hectares\, the nursery was the largest in the southern hemisphere. Before World War I\, the nursery exported hundreds of thousands of fruit and ornamental trees each year to five continents. \nGembrook Nurseries became the single most important influence in Emerald’s early and economic and social development. At the nursery’s peak\, Nobelius employed more than 80 people to grow and harvest the trees. Most nursery work took place in winter\, enabling settlers to establish their own properties which they worked on in the summer. \nAs the small township grew up around the nursery\, Nobelius supported local sports teams and social activities. He provided a loan to build the first Mechanics Institute in Emerald and donated prizes to the local school. \nNobelius was also one of thirteen local witnesses who gave evidence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898\, proposing the construction of a railway to connect Ferntree Gully with Gembrook. The petition was successful and led to what is now known as the Puffing Billy Railway being officially opened in 1900. \nToday the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum tell the story of Carl Axel Nobelius and the Gembrook Nurseries\, recognising their significant contribution to the early growth and development of Emerald.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gembrook-nurseries-photography-display/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Emerald Hills Hub – Foyer display space\, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd\, Emerald\, 3782
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nobelius-Siding-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald%20Museum":MAILTO:enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260929T062632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T062632Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Devonshire Tea
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday during October the Broadford and District Historical Society have a chat day from 10.30 until 1pm. Devonshire tea available for $5. \nEvery morning at 7 am a Facebook post will be shared on the History of the Broadford Football Netball Club on the historical society Facebook page\, Broadford Historical.vic
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/wednesday-devonshire-tea/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Broadford & District Historical Society\, 120 High Street\, Broadford\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_4452.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Broadford%20and%20District%20Hisorical%20Society":MAILTO:broadfordhistorical@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T143000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260922T004124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T093656Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Crafts and Trades open day
DESCRIPTION:History is in skilled hands at Old Gippstown this October. \nAs part of the Positive Ageing Festival and History Month\, we’re inviting you to spend a day watching traditional crafts and trades brought to life throughout the park. \nJoin us on Thursday\, 15 October\, from 10am to 2.30pm to see our heritage guides and craftspeople demonstrate: \n• Crochet and hand sewing\n• Spinning and weaving\n• The use of lace bobbins\n• Treadle sewing\n• Blacksmithing at the forge\n• Traditional woodworking\n• Wagon restoration \nBeyond the demonstrations\, explore historic buildings dating from 1840 to 1930 and discover thousands of artefacts reflecting how Gippslanders lived and worked. \nCome along\, meet the people keeping these skills alive and discover more of Gippsland’s history at Old Gippstown Heritage Park\, plenty of off-road car parking\, long vehicle parking and EV chargers. Entry is by gold coin donation.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/traditional-crafts-and-trades-open-day/
LOCATION:Old Gippstown Heritage Park\, 211 Lloyd St\, Moe\, 3825\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Spinner-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260922T033835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T095533Z
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SUMMARY:Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s
DESCRIPTION:Over Saturday and Sunday 17 and 18 October\, local historical societies in Balnarring\, Dromana\, Flinders\, Hastings\, Mornington\, Sorrento\, Somerville\, and Tyabb will host local displays and museum experiences across the Peninsula. \n——- \nJoin in the fun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies across the Peninsula to share memories\, explore local collections and reflect on the social and cultural changes that transformed the region. \nFrom surf culture and protest movements to Western Port industry\, policing\, education\, agriculture\, migration and everyday family life\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s will shine a light on the people\, places and moments that helped define the Peninsula through decades of rapid change. \nAcross the weekend\, the Mornington Peninsula History Network\, a network of local historical societies\, will open their doors to welcome locals and visitors into collections\, conversations and community-led displays. Historical society members will be available to answer questions\, share insights and encourage people to contribute personal memories that may not always appear in official records. \nDelivered as part of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s History Month\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s contributes to a broader conversation about how moments of change shape identity\, place and community. \nVisit the website for more information\, including the full list of what’s happening where: https://artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Culture-and-Heritage/Our-Stories-Living-the-60s-70s \n \nImage credit: Vicky Sapkin\, Go Go Dancer \n 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/our-stories-heritage-open-weekend-living-in-the-60s-and-70s/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Mornington Peninsula\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Mornington Peninsula History Network,Museum,Talks and Conversations,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/our-stories-october.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260922T033835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T095533Z
UID:12009-1792317600-1792339200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s
DESCRIPTION:Over Saturday and Sunday 17 and 18 October\, local historical societies in Balnarring\, Dromana\, Flinders\, Hastings\, Mornington\, Sorrento\, Somerville\, and Tyabb will host local displays and museum experiences across the Peninsula. \n——- \nJoin in the fun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies across the Peninsula to share memories\, explore local collections and reflect on the social and cultural changes that transformed the region. \nFrom surf culture and protest movements to Western Port industry\, policing\, education\, agriculture\, migration and everyday family life\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s will shine a light on the people\, places and moments that helped define the Peninsula through decades of rapid change. \nAcross the weekend\, the Mornington Peninsula History Network\, a network of local historical societies\, will open their doors to welcome locals and visitors into collections\, conversations and community-led displays. Historical society members will be available to answer questions\, share insights and encourage people to contribute personal memories that may not always appear in official records. \nDelivered as part of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s History Month\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s contributes to a broader conversation about how moments of change shape identity\, place and community. \nVisit the website for more information\, including the full list of what’s happening where: https://artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Culture-and-Heritage/Our-Stories-Living-the-60s-70s \n \nImage credit: Vicky Sapkin\, Go Go Dancer \n 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/our-stories-heritage-open-weekend-living-in-the-60s-and-70s/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Mornington Peninsula\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Mornington Peninsula History Network,Museum,Talks and Conversations,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/our-stories-october.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260927T084534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084534Z
UID:12092-1792324800-1792335600@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Gembrook Nurseries – Photography Display
DESCRIPTION:The Places That Made Us – Nobelius Heritage Park  \nThe Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901\, the site was the centre of the world-famous Gembrook Nurseries (also known as the Nobelius Nursery)\, started by Carl Axel Nobelius in 1886. \nAt more than  650 hectares\, the nursery was the largest in the southern hemisphere. Before World War I\, the nursery exported hundreds of thousands of fruit and ornamental trees each year to five continents. \nGembrook Nurseries became the single most important influence in Emerald’s early and economic and social development. At the nursery’s peak\, Nobelius employed more than 80 people to grow and harvest the trees. Most nursery work took place in winter\, enabling settlers to establish their own properties which they worked on in the summer. \nAs the small township grew up around the nursery\, Nobelius supported local sports teams and social activities. He provided a loan to build the first Mechanics Institute in Emerald and donated prizes to the local school. \nNobelius was also one of thirteen local witnesses who gave evidence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898\, proposing the construction of a railway to connect Ferntree Gully with Gembrook. The petition was successful and led to what is now known as the Puffing Billy Railway being officially opened in 1900. \nToday the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum tell the story of Carl Axel Nobelius and the Gembrook Nurseries\, recognising their significant contribution to the early growth and development of Emerald.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gembrook-nurseries-photography-display/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Emerald Hills Hub – Foyer display space\, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd\, Emerald\, 3782
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nobelius-Siding-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald%20Museum":MAILTO:enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260918T010933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T101244Z
UID:11803-1792576800-1792584000@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Four objects; telling stories from our past
DESCRIPTION:We will be selecting four objects from our museum and sharing their significance and the story that each tells about the history of our community and its people.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/four-objects-telling-stories-from-our-past/
LOCATION:Timboon P12 School\, Timboon\, 3268
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heytesbury%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:heytesburyhistorical@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260927T084534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084534Z
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SUMMARY:Gembrook Nurseries – Photography Display
DESCRIPTION:The Places That Made Us – Nobelius Heritage Park  \nThe Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901\, the site was the centre of the world-famous Gembrook Nurseries (also known as the Nobelius Nursery)\, started by Carl Axel Nobelius in 1886. \nAt more than  650 hectares\, the nursery was the largest in the southern hemisphere. Before World War I\, the nursery exported hundreds of thousands of fruit and ornamental trees each year to five continents. \nGembrook Nurseries became the single most important influence in Emerald’s early and economic and social development. At the nursery’s peak\, Nobelius employed more than 80 people to grow and harvest the trees. Most nursery work took place in winter\, enabling settlers to establish their own properties which they worked on in the summer. \nAs the small township grew up around the nursery\, Nobelius supported local sports teams and social activities. He provided a loan to build the first Mechanics Institute in Emerald and donated prizes to the local school. \nNobelius was also one of thirteen local witnesses who gave evidence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898\, proposing the construction of a railway to connect Ferntree Gully with Gembrook. The petition was successful and led to what is now known as the Puffing Billy Railway being officially opened in 1900. \nToday the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum tell the story of Carl Axel Nobelius and the Gembrook Nurseries\, recognising their significant contribution to the early growth and development of Emerald.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gembrook-nurseries-photography-display/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Emerald Hills Hub – Foyer display space\, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd\, Emerald\, 3782
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald%20Museum":MAILTO:enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260929T062632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T062632Z
UID:12198-1792578600-1792587600@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Wednesday Devonshire Tea
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday during October the Broadford and District Historical Society have a chat day from 10.30 until 1pm. Devonshire tea available for $5. \nEvery morning at 7 am a Facebook post will be shared on the History of the Broadford Football Netball Club on the historical society Facebook page\, Broadford Historical.vic
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/wednesday-devonshire-tea/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Broadford & District Historical Society\, 120 High Street\, Broadford\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_4452.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Broadford%20and%20District%20Hisorical%20Society":MAILTO:broadfordhistorical@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260927T084534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084534Z
UID:12094-1792929600-1792940400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Gembrook Nurseries – Photography Display
DESCRIPTION:The Places That Made Us – Nobelius Heritage Park  \nThe Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901\, the site was the centre of the world-famous Gembrook Nurseries (also known as the Nobelius Nursery)\, started by Carl Axel Nobelius in 1886. \nAt more than  650 hectares\, the nursery was the largest in the southern hemisphere. Before World War I\, the nursery exported hundreds of thousands of fruit and ornamental trees each year to five continents. \nGembrook Nurseries became the single most important influence in Emerald’s early and economic and social development. At the nursery’s peak\, Nobelius employed more than 80 people to grow and harvest the trees. Most nursery work took place in winter\, enabling settlers to establish their own properties which they worked on in the summer. \nAs the small township grew up around the nursery\, Nobelius supported local sports teams and social activities. He provided a loan to build the first Mechanics Institute in Emerald and donated prizes to the local school. \nNobelius was also one of thirteen local witnesses who gave evidence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898\, proposing the construction of a railway to connect Ferntree Gully with Gembrook. The petition was successful and led to what is now known as the Puffing Billy Railway being officially opened in 1900. \nToday the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum tell the story of Carl Axel Nobelius and the Gembrook Nurseries\, recognising their significant contribution to the early growth and development of Emerald.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gembrook-nurseries-photography-display/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Emerald Hills Hub – Foyer display space\, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd\, Emerald\, 3782
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nobelius-Siding-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald%20Museum":MAILTO:enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260909T063545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T102452Z
UID:11706-1792936800-1792944000@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Vegemite's 103rd birthday - A very Australian celebration
DESCRIPTION:All Right\, Vegemite! Peter Viska Comes to Beaufort for a Very Australian Celebration \nBeaufort\, Victoria | Sunday 25 October 2026 2 – 4pm Museum entry & Light refreshments included with ticket \nThe Cyril Callister Museum will celebrate Vegemite’s official 103rd birthday with an afternoon of Australian art\, humor\, nostalgia and storytelling featuring renowned illustrator and animator Peter Viska. \nPeter will be special guest for the launch of the All Right\, Vegemite! Exhibition\, celebrating the much-loved children’s books that captured the cheeky language of Australian playgrounds during the 1980s. \nHis collaboration with acclaimed folklorist Dr June Factor AM began with Far Out\, Brussel Sprout! in 1983\, followed by All Right\, Vegemite! in 1985 and Unreal\, Banana Peel! in 1986. June collected and preserved Australian children’s chants\, rhymes and jokes while Peter brought them vividly to life with his wonderfully energetic illustrations. \nVisitors will hear Peter share stories from more than five decades in illustration and animation\, view original artwork\, meet him and have books personally signed. \nMore information and tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/all-right-vegemite-a-very-australian-celebration
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/vegemites-103rd-birthday-a-very-australian-celebration/
LOCATION:Cyril Callister Museum\, 23 Neill St\, Beaufort\, VIC\, 3373\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cyril-Callister-Museum-03-birthday-vegemite-Peter-Viska.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260927T084534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084534Z
UID:12095-1793181600-1793199600@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Gembrook Nurseries – Photography Display
DESCRIPTION:The Places That Made Us – Nobelius Heritage Park  \nThe Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901\, the site was the centre of the world-famous Gembrook Nurseries (also known as the Nobelius Nursery)\, started by Carl Axel Nobelius in 1886. \nAt more than  650 hectares\, the nursery was the largest in the southern hemisphere. Before World War I\, the nursery exported hundreds of thousands of fruit and ornamental trees each year to five continents. \nGembrook Nurseries became the single most important influence in Emerald’s early and economic and social development. At the nursery’s peak\, Nobelius employed more than 80 people to grow and harvest the trees. Most nursery work took place in winter\, enabling settlers to establish their own properties which they worked on in the summer. \nAs the small township grew up around the nursery\, Nobelius supported local sports teams and social activities. He provided a loan to build the first Mechanics Institute in Emerald and donated prizes to the local school. \nNobelius was also one of thirteen local witnesses who gave evidence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898\, proposing the construction of a railway to connect Ferntree Gully with Gembrook. The petition was successful and led to what is now known as the Puffing Billy Railway being officially opened in 1900. \nToday the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum tell the story of Carl Axel Nobelius and the Gembrook Nurseries\, recognising their significant contribution to the early growth and development of Emerald.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gembrook-nurseries-photography-display/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Emerald Hills Hub – Foyer display space\, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd\, Emerald\, 3782
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nobelius-Siding-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerald%20Museum":MAILTO:enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260929T062632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T062632Z
UID:12199-1793183400-1793192400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Wednesday Devonshire Tea
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday during October the Broadford and District Historical Society have a chat day from 10.30 until 1pm. Devonshire tea available for $5. \nEvery morning at 7 am a Facebook post will be shared on the History of the Broadford Football Netball Club on the historical society Facebook page\, Broadford Historical.vic
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/wednesday-devonshire-tea/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Broadford & District Historical Society\, 120 High Street\, Broadford\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_4452.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Broadford%20and%20District%20Hisorical%20Society":MAILTO:broadfordhistorical@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261031T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132107
CREATED:20260918T013103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T131541Z
UID:11809-1793440800-1793458800@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Movie & Open Day at Katamatite Mud Brick Museum
DESCRIPTION:Come & enjoy historical film documentaries on our large screen TV. \nView our large range of exhibits held at the museum & enjoy a light afternoon tea.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/movie-open-day-at-katamatite-mud-brick-museum/
LOCATION:Mud Brick Museum\, Beek St Katamatite (next to CFA Station)\, 50 Beek Street\, Katamatite\, 3649\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Movie-Open-Day-at-Katamatite-Mud-Brick-Museum.jpg
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END:VCALENDAR