Women of the past were so often left unheard. Women who stood beside their husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons — day after day, season after season — shaping the very …
A story worth telling: Mallee project shares its success A country Victorian project that has captured more than 120 life stories from older people is now hoping to inspire other …
Join us on Saturday and Sunday 3-4 October, for Exploring the foundations of rural Victorian townships: a focus on Kilmore and Lancefield Brought to you the Historical Society Support Committee …
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Dancing Through the Decades is a vibrant exploration of dance as a powerful form of cultural expression across the City of Hume, spanning from early settlement to the present day. …
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, …
Inverleigh Historical Society Open Afternoon – Remember When… Read More »
Long before 'Fashions on the Field' began in 1962, Melburnians were dressing elegantly, colourfully—and sometimes outrageously—for the annual racing season. Racewear has evolved alongside racing itself, shaped by shifting fashion …
Mr Norman Houghton will explore the history of the Geelong Club, one of the city’s most significant institutions. Drawing on historical records and anecdotes, he will examine the Club’s development, …
In 1938 the Kyeema crashed into Mt Dandenong killing all aboard. For many years, it was considered to be Australia's worst air disaster. Join our Local History team to learn …
Erica and District Historical Society are excited to be hosting the book launch of historian Mike McCarthy's latest book, 'The Tucker Truck came on Tuesdays' about the timber industry in …
Join us for an intimate conversation with Shrine Trustees and Governors, 25 years after Operation Slipper. Hosted by Shrine of Remembrance Chair, Major General (Retd) Andrew Bottrell AO, CSC & …
Kew Historical Society presents its annual Dickinson Lecture. Ms Vanessa Kowalski, Head of Conservation, Grimwade Conservation Services Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation will be presenting a lecture on the …
DICKINSON LECTURE 2026 – Recent Projects for Materials Conservation Read More »
Sale Family History Group Talk- Doctors in Sale Region Sale or Flooding Creek, as was known in the early days, had many good doctors over the years and the stories …
Doctors in the Gippsland Region- Informative Talk Read More »
People, Plans and Places at the Victoria Police Museum is a new exhibition showcasing never-before seen architectural drawings of police buildings and gives a glimpse into the stories of police …
Curators talk – People, Plans and Places at the Victoria Police Museum Read More »
Steven Barlow from the Heidelberg Historical Society will outline the artists who came to Heidelberg in the 1880s and 1890s to paint local landscapes "En plein air" and what the local area …
Discover the life and legacy of Miss May Moon MBE, a passionate conservationist and formidable advocate for the Dandenong Ranges. This talk explores her journey from kindergarten teacher to founder …
Told in folk songs will be the story of Wangaratta. How abundant fertile land, lush grass and abundant water created 'Port Phillip Fever'. Settlers arrived in wagon trains to squat …
Is 'queer' history urban history? The urban/rural divide has long characterised histories of sexuality and gender: defining cities as spaces of a vibrant queer subculture, and the rural or regional …
Beyond the Cities of the Plain: Settler Sexuality and Gender on Victoria’s Goldfields Read More »
At a time when most women were expected to be homemakers, Edna Walling was a pioneer in Australian landscape architecture through much of the 20th century for many notable clients. …
Historian and author Dr David Rowe will discuss themes from his acclaimed work About Corayo: A Thematic History of Greater Geelong (2021). His presentation will examine the many threads that …
Friday Lecture at the Geelong Club: Dr David Rowe Read More »
Join local resident and President of the Mooroolbark History Group Marion Stott OAM as she takes us for a journey through Mooroolbark's history including all the developments of the town …
A journey through the changes of Mooroolbark, featuring the Railway Station Read More »
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 …
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Automotive Historians Australia presents Chris Davison in Conversation with Tony Lupton Few Australian families are as woven into the history of motor racing as the Davisons. Lex Davison won the …
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 …
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An illustrated talk presented by Jean Rotherham on the evolution of the grocery shopping experience from the 1860s to the 1960s
Hawthorn History Week 2026 runs from Monday 19 to Friday 23 October 2026, daily from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm at the Library Lounge, Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Road, …
Hawthorn History Week 2026 – your invitation to step into history Read More »
Please join Sue Thomson, who will talk about the process of writing your family history. Sue recently self-published a novel 'Fighting the shadows : the story of Elizabeth Welborn' based …
This presentation by historian Liz Yewers traces the remarkable transformation of Hawthorn from a small riverside settlement into one of Melbourne’s most significant municipalities. The talk is part of Hawthorn …
Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River, by Dr Judith Buckrich is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra River published in 2024. Through the lens of artists and …
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.
Discover with Liz Yewers how to uncover the history of your home using maps, rate books, newspapers, photographs and other records. Take home the Hawthorn Historical Society's How to Research …
Updated for 2026, The Light on the Hill is Ross McMullin’s acclaimed commissioned history of the ALP. It covers all states and the federal scene comprehensively and accurately while maximising liveliness …
Discover the lives of three of Hawthorn’s extraordinary Women of Influence-Dame Dr Kate Campbell, Doris Blackburn and Nancy Weir- and learn more about their contribution to medicine, social reform, education, …
Updated for 2026, The Light on the Hill is Ross McMullin’s acclaimed commissioned history of the ALP. It covers all states and the federal scene comprehensively and accurately while maximising …
Author talk: Ross McMullin on ‘The Light on the Hill’ Read More »
As we approach Remembrance Day, we invite you to join local resident Iain Townsley who will tell his story - from his many years on the front line in the …
The RMIT Australian Screen Research Collection Salon celebrates milestones in Asian Australian filmmaking through an exclusive in-conversation event with pioneers of the topic: Professor Olivia Khoo and director/producer Tony Ayres. …
Close Encounters: Intimacies and Asian Australian Cinema Read More »
The Flagstaff Gardens has had an interesting history both before and since it became a public space in 1862. Join retired Flagstaff Gardens' tour guide Chris to hear about the …
