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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T110000
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SUMMARY:Australian chocolate and confectionery manufacturing companies - the forgotten ones
DESCRIPTION:Much has been written and discussed about the wonderful confectionery products (and to a lesser extent\, chocolate lines) that our industry developed commencing in the 1850s. \nBut what about those names lost in time that deserve recognition for the years of innovation that produced quality and often quirky products. \nThis one-hour talk looks at some of these local names\, such as Craig and Hales\, Lagoon\, Besters\, Griffiths\, James\, Simpsons\, Giant brand licorice\, and Molly Bushell barley sugar.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/australian-chocolate-and-confectionery-manufacturing-companies-the-forgotten-ones/
LOCATION:Chocolategrove\, 48-50 Aster Avenue\, Carrum Downs\, 3201\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T221716Z
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SUMMARY:Daylesford Museum and the Swiss Italian Festa 2026
DESCRIPTION:Could your family be part of the Swiss Italian story?\nFor generations\, Swiss Italian families have helped shape Hepburn Springs\, Daylesford and the surrounding district — and you might be surprised by what you can discover about your own family connection.\nAs part of the Swiss Italian Festa 2026\, the Daylesford Museum research team is inviting people to explore their family history and trace their connections to the Swiss Italian families who made this region home.\nWhether you know your family has Swiss Italian roots\, have an old surname you’d like to investigate\, or simply want to learn more about where your family story began\, the volunteer research team may be able to help.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/daylesford-museum-and-the-swiss-italian-festa-2026/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Daylesford Museum\, 100 Vincent Street\, Daylesford\, 3460
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daylesford &amp%3Bamp%3B District Historical Society":MAILTO:history@daylesford.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260927T102435Z
CREATED:20260916T051409Z
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SUMMARY:Author talk: Ross McMullin on 'The Light on the Hill'
DESCRIPTION: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 and readability. The research is prodigious\, the narrative is action-packed\, and the scope and span of the coverage is sweeping. The “warts-and-all” story is told through the people who made it\, and is full of illuminating pen-portraits and anecdotes. \nThe Light on the Hill is the most authoritative volume on the ALP’s rich history. \nJoin acclaimed author Ross McMullin as he talks about his newly updated book\, The Light on the Hill. Talk will commence at 1.30pm and conclude by 3pm\, with a cuppa after the talk. Gold Coin Donation. Held at the National Wool Museum Geelong.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/author-talk-ross-mcmullin-on-the-light-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:National Wool Museum\, 26 Moorabool St\, Geelong\, VIC\, 3220\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Geelong Museum Association Inc.":MAILTO:geelongmuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260927T102712Z
CREATED:20260927T102647Z
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SUMMARY:From Pilgrim to Piper
DESCRIPTION: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 British Army including in the SAS and how he reclaimed his Scottish heritage and became a piper who has performed at many local military ceremonies. Iain will have his book “from Pilgrim to Piper” for sale on the day (cash only). \nBookings Essential – secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=83315
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/from-pilgrim-to-piper/
LOCATION:Bayswater Library\, 7-13 High St\, Bayswater\, VIC\, 3153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T102903Z
CREATED:20260826T225817Z
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SUMMARY:Close Encounters: Intimacies and Asian Australian Cinema
DESCRIPTION: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. \nModerated by this year’s research fellow Dr Scarlette Nhi Do\, the guests will discuss stories we tell about Asian migration to Australia and the accompanying racial fissures of a multicultural society. The interview will follow Scarlette’s summary of her research findings for the project tracing depictions of relationships between Asian and Indigenous people in cinema. \nThe evening will conclude with a special screening of Ayres’ 1999 documentary\, Sadness: A Monologue by William Yang. This adaptation of Yang’s acclaimed stage performance intertwines the photographer’s journey to understand his Chinese heritage and his experiences during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. \nEvent Website: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/events/2026/oct/close-encounters
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/close-encounters-intimacies-and-asian-australian-cinema/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 113 Swanston St\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\, The Capitol Theatre\, 113 Swanston St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cinema,Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260927T103011Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Flagstaff Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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 fascinating history and the many transformations that have occurred on the site since white settlement of the area in 1835 and before. \nBookings Essential. Secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=81389
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/history-of-the-flagstaff-gardens/
LOCATION:Rowville Library\, Stud Park Shopping Centre\, Stud Rd\, Rowville\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260927T103100Z
CREATED:20260909T053318Z
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SUMMARY:Holding the Line: Thermopylae\, Brallos Pass\, and the Making of Memory
DESCRIPTION:In April 1941\, Australian and New Zealand troops fought a series of desperate delaying actions during the Allied withdrawal through Greece. At Thermopylae and nearby Brallos Pass\, they defended ground already indelibly associated with one of the most famous last stands of the ancient world. \nBut what happens to a battle after the fighting ends? Who remembers it\, how is its story passed on\, and why do some places and events acquire meanings that endure across generations? \nJoin us at the Shrine for a special afternoon exploring the history and legacy of the 1941 Greek campaign through the intertwined themes of battle\, memory and commemoration. \nChaired by Spartans & ANZACs curator Neil Sharkey\, the conversation brings together Associate Professor Bart Ziino\, historian of Australians at war and the ways war has been remembered; Associate Professor Sarah Midford\, whose research explores classical antiquity\, Australian war commemoration and national identity; and representatives of the 2/2nd Field Regiment Association\, whose work has helped recover and preserve the story of the Regiment and its service in Greece. \nTogether\, they will explore the fighting at Thermopylae and Brallos Pass\, the powerful legacy of the ancient Spartan story\, and the ways veterans\, descendants\, historians and communities have carried the memory of these events forward. \nThe program includes the Spartans & ANZACs exhibition audiovisual presentation\, audience Q&A and refreshments\, followed by a curator-led visit to the exhibition with Neil Sharkey. \nFor tickets and more information\, visit https://www.shrine.org.au/holding-line
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/holding-the-line-thermopylae-brallos-pass-and-the-making-of-memory/
LOCATION:Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Ave\, Melbourne\, 3001
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shrine of Remembrance":MAILTO:marketing@shrine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T183000
DTSTAMP:20260927T103145Z
CREATED:20260902T031353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T103145Z
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SUMMARY:Author talk: Ross McMullin on 'The Light on the Hill'
DESCRIPTION:The Light on the Hill is Ross McMullin’s acclaimed commissioned history of the ALP.  Hailed as a “classic”\, it covers all states and the federal scene comprehensively and accurately while maximising liveliness and readability. The research is prodigious\, the narrative is action-packed\, and the scope and span of the coverage is sweeping. The “warts-and-all” story is told through the people who made it\, and is full of illuminating pen-portraits and anecdotes.  \nThe vivid story-telling blends the achievements and tribulations of Labor’s governments with conflicts over organisation and policy\, emotional highs and lows\, and intrigue and intimidation behind the scenes. Prodigiously researched\, captivating and powerful\, The Light on the Hill — now right up to date including the 2025 election and beyond — is the most authoritative and monumental account of Labor’s rich history. \nRoss is an accomplished and entertaining speaker\, and his talk will feature some of the best stories in The Light on the Hill. \nRoss is an award-winning historian\, biographer and storyteller. His biography Pompey Elliott won multiple awards\, and his lost generation multi-biographies were also acclaimed — Farewell Dear People won awards including the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History\, and Life So Full of Promise won The Age Book of the Year Award. \nTickets at https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-the-light-on-the-hill-an-updated-history-of-the-australian-labor-party/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-light-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117 - 119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260927T103202Z
CREATED:20260902T031857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T103202Z
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SUMMARY:Getting started with Oral History: Every Story Matters
DESCRIPTION:Your family has stories worth preserving. Why don’t you capture them before they are lost? Learn practical techniques for interviewing\, recording and sharing oral history. Discover useful prompts and questions\, and understand consent considerations. Presented by experienced genealogists with plenty of time for questions.  When you register on the GSV website a Zoom link will be sent to you. \nRegistrations at https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=3127
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/getting-started-with-oral-history-every-story-matters/
LOCATION:Online\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online event,Talks and Conversations,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260927T115058Z
CREATED:20260903T064915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T115058Z
UID:11464-1793295000-1793298600@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Place and Chinese Identity in Regional Victoria (Discovering History Series)
DESCRIPTION:In the October session of Bendigo’s “Discovering History” Series\, hear from eminent historians and academics Leigh McKinnon (Golden Dragon Museum/Monash University) and Fiona Kinsey (Golden Dragon Museum/ La Trobe University) as they explore how photography and oral histories are piecing together our missing Chinese past. Leigh and Fiona will present recent research and expert insights on Bendigo’s lost Chinatown\, the impacts of Chinese site removal in other goldfields towns and the power of citizen archives to address absences in historical records. \nThis special event is a must-attend for history lovers and is available both in-person and online. \nBook your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/place-and-chinese-identity-in-regional-victoria-tickets-1996920528055
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/place-and-chinese-identity-in-regional-victoria-discovering-history-series/
LOCATION:Bendigo Library\, 259 Hargreaves Street\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online event,Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260927T115118Z
CREATED:20260914T234656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T115118Z
UID:11714-1793296800-1793300400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Heritage Interiors - Author talk
DESCRIPTION:As part of History Month 2026\, join author Kristine Slawinski and designer Phil Campbell at East Melbourne Library\, as they present their beautiful\, award winning book ‘Melbourne Heritage Interiors’. Kristine and Phil will provide some insights into the research\, photography and hard work that went into the production of the book\, which they self-published. Drawing on this year’s History Month theme ‘The Places That Made Us’ they will also present some fascinating stories behind a selection of Melbourne’s interiors that feature in the book\, including a list of their top ten interiors to visit in Melbourne. Signed copies of the book will be available to purchase on the night. \nBook your seat at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1651447 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/melbourne-heritage-interiors-author-talk/
LOCATION:East Melbourne Library\, 122 George Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melbourne Heritage Interiors":MAILTO:info@melbourneheritageinteriors.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260927T115131Z
CREATED:20260918T013307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T115131Z
UID:11813-1793300400-1793305800@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Scrap Iron Flotilla - Informative Talk
DESCRIPTION:Scrap Iron Flotilla – Informative Talk \nBluey Lawless\, local military and naval historian\, Vietnam Veteran\,  and long time resident of Briagolong will be giving an engaging talk on the Scrap iron Flotilla at the Bond Street Event Centre at 7:00 pm on the Thursday 29th of October. \nThe Scrap Iron Flotilla was an Australian destroyer group that operated in the Mediterranean and Pacific during World War II. The name was given the group by Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels. \nThe flotilla consisted of five Royal Australian Navy (RAN) destroyers. The five ships of the flotilla had been Royal Navy ships that had been built and served during the First World War and transferred to the RAN in the 1930s.  Bluey will cover the exploits and fates of these ships. \n$10 Cover charge – Bar Open – RSVP encouraged \n10 Bond Street\, Sale Gippsland \nEvent website: https://www.bondstreeteventcentre.com/events
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/scrap-iron-flotilla-informative-talk/
LOCATION:Bond Street Event Centre- Sale Gippsland\, 10 Bond Street\, Sale Gippsland\, 3850
CATEGORIES:Gippsland,Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="BOND STREET EVENT CENTRE":MAILTO:bondstreeteventcentresale@gmail.com
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