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    Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition

    The Geelong Club 74 Brougham Street, Geelong

    Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories, artefacts, photographs and personalities that have shaped Geelong and the surrounding district, while also exploring one of the city's most important heritage buildings. Displays from both the Geelong Historical Society, the …

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    Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival

    Clyde Public Hall 30 Railway Road, Clyde

    Discover local history at the Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival! Join us on Saturday 17 October at Clyde Public Hall for a fun-filled day celebrating the history and heritage of our local area. Ask our local historical society experts your burning history questions. Be entertained by a heritage magic show (11.30am). Admire a vintage car display. …

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    Open Camperdown

    An opportunity to visit historic buildings of Camperdown "Behind the Scenes" Discover the stories, architecture and heritage that shaped Camperdown during this special History Month event. Open Camperdown offers rare behind-the-scenes access to some of the town's most significant historic buildings, with opportunities to explore, learn and meet the people who help preserve local history. …

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    Free
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    Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s

    Mornington Peninsula Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    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. ------- Join in the fun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies across the Peninsula …

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    Free – $30
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    Grave Insanity – Ararat Cemetery Walking Tour

    Ararat Cemetery 26 Nott Road, Ararat, Australia

    Grave Insanity - A Cemetery Walking Tour Between Life and Death Lies History The Grave Insanity Cemetery Tour gives the public guided access to rarely discussed burial stories connected to Ararat’s former asylum era — including newly uncovered names and archival details that have never before been shared in a public tour. Led by archives …

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    Chris Davison in Conversation with Tony Lupton

    Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    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 Australian Grand Prix four times and claimed the first-ever CAMS Gold Star, all while running the family shoe business by day. His wife Diana was …

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    Free – $10
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    Daylesford Museum and the Swiss Italian Festa 2026

    Daylesford Museum 100 Vincent Street, Daylesford

    Could your family be part of the Swiss Italian story? For 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. As part of the Swiss Italian Festa 2026, the Daylesford Museum research team is …

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    $5

    Polly Woodside Pirate Day

    Polly Woodside, 21 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, VIC 3006 Polly Woodside, 21 South Wharf Promenade,, South Wharf, VIC, Australia

    Come along and experience the Pirate Life aboard Polly Woodside. Come along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in Fashions on the Plank, receive your pirate tattoo (washable!) and your very own pirate name. Our captain will have the kids scrubbing the deck, swinging the rope and going on a …

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    $15 – $25
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    Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition

    The Geelong Club 74 Brougham Street, Geelong

    Presented in partnership with the Geelong Club, this major exhibition is the first mounted by the Geelong Historical Society since 1944. Discover the stories, artefacts, photographs and personalities that have shaped Geelong and the surrounding district, while also exploring one of the city's most important heritage buildings. Displays from both the Geelong Historical Society, the …

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    Free

    Open Home & Garden @ The Old Bank

    The Old Bank, Murchison 7 Stevenson Street, Murchison, VIC, Australia

    Celebrating 150 years old this year (built 1876) the Old Bank is located at 7 Stevenson Street, Murchison, VIC, 3610. The Old Bank building and garden have been beautifully restored by our hosts Deb and Robert. They feel very supported by the Murchison community and as a thank you have kindly offered to open their …

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    Free – $15
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    Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s

    Mornington Peninsula Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    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. ------- Join in the fun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies across the Peninsula …

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    Free – $30
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    Fyansford Paper Mills – Heritage Tours 2026

    100 Lower Paper Mills Road, Fyansford Victoria 3218 100 Lower Paper Mills Road,, Fyansford Victoria, Australia

    Enjoy a relaxing 1 1/4 hour walking tour of the historic buildings and grounds of Fyansford Paper Mill on the banks of the Barwon River in Geelong. The Fyansford Paper Mill paper mill complex was constructed between 1876 to 1878 using local bluestone and brick, and comprises the original mill buildings, manager's house, six workers’ …

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    $15

    From Candles to Checkout Lanes

    Sandy Christie Room 359A Point Nepean Road, Dromana

    An illustrated talk presented by Jean Rotherham on the evolution of the grocery shopping experience from the 1860s to the 1960s

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    The places that made Eldorado

    El Dorado Museum 136 Main Street, Eldorado

    Follow the town’s rich history with a self-guided tour through 31 historic sites - including mining sites, churches, and shops. Historic Walk Map - https://tinyurl.com/Eldorado-Historic-Walk Visit the El Dorado Museum on Sunday between 2 pm & 4:30 pm*

    $3 – $15

    Celebrating 35 Years of Preserving Polish Heritage in Australia

    Polish Club, Albion 19 Carrington Dr, Albion, VIC, Australia

    In conjunction with the Polish Community Council of Australia, the President and Committee of the Polish Museum and Archives in Australia Inc. cordially invite you to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Polish Museum and Archives in Australia. Join us as we celebrate thirty-five years of preserving, documenting and sharing the rich history and cultural …

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    $40

    Hawthorn History Week 2026 – your invitation to step into history

    Library Lounge, Hawthorn Town Hall 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Australia

    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. Hosted by the Hawthorn Historical Society, the week offers a welcoming space to explore exhibitions, talks, photographs and local stories that reveal how Hawthorn has …

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    170 Years of State Library Victoria: Full-day Symposium

    State Library of Victoria Seminar Room 1 (La Trobe Street Entrance 3), Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    170 years ago, on 11 February 1856, State Library Victoria opened its doors to the public, designed to lead a new cultural era. With Sir Redmond Barry as President of the Trustees and Augustus Tulk as Chief Librarian, the Library grew its selection of books from around the globe aspiring to replicate the great libraries …

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    $65 – $80

    Writing a Family History

    Croydon Library 5 Civic Square, Croydon, VIC, Australia

    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 on the story of her fourth great-grandmother Elizabeth Church, using findings from DNA and many years of research. Bookings Essential. Secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82257

    Free
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    Rehearsing the City: Photography exhibition

    Victorian Archives Centre 99 Shiel Street North Melbourne, VIC 3051 99 Shiel Street, VIC, North Melbourne

    On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian Leung, Suzanne Phoenix, Ted Richards, Sande Harsa, Mark Forbes, Melanie Cobham, Michael Currie, Andrew Tan, Hashem McAdam, Chris Bekos and Deb Stembridge. Both the archival …

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    Free
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    Williamstown historic guided walking tour

    Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre 1 Syme Street, Williamstown, VIC, Australia

    Unlock the secrets of the historic Williamstown waterfront and seaport on a free guided walking tour. Explore hidden lanes, a burial ground, an abandoned morgue, historical buildings and monuments. Bookings are free but essential. Learn more at https://www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au/whatson/williamstown-heritage-walking-tours-step-back-in-time

    Free

    How Hawthorn Changed from Village to City

    Library Lounge, Hawthorn Town Hall 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Australia

    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 History Week delivered by Hawthorn Historical Society during History Month. Book your seat at https://www.trybooking.com/DONZC

    $10

    Inspired by Yarra Birrarung 

    Watsonia Library 4/6 Ibbottson St, Watsonia, VIC, Australia

    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 writers, the book explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social …

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    Free

    Four objects; telling stories from our past

    Timboon P12 School Timboon

    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.

    Free
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    Rehearsing the City: Photography exhibition

    Victorian Archives Centre 99 Shiel Street North Melbourne, VIC 3051 99 Shiel Street, VIC, North Melbourne

    On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian Leung, Suzanne Phoenix, Ted Richards, Sande Harsa, Mark Forbes, Melanie Cobham, Michael Currie, Andrew Tan, Hashem McAdam, Chris Bekos and Deb Stembridge. Both the archival …

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    Free
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    Wednesday Devonshire Tea

    Broadford & District Historical Society 120 High Street, Broadford, VIC, Australia

    Every Wednesday during October the Broadford and District Historical Society have a chat day from 10.30 until 1pm. Devonshire tea available for $5. Every 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

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    Pioneering Northway Family of Hazelwood Exhibition

    Morwell Historical Society 12 Hazelwood Road, Morwell

    The Northway family were pioneers of Hazelwood arriving in 1877 and their descendants continued farming in Hazelwood until 1962 when the Housing Commission of Victoria compulsory acquired their land for the planned town of Hazelwood.  William Full Northway and his two sons, Thomas and William Jnr., were selectors. Thomas married Barbara Lyons and had 3 …

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    Discover the story of your house

    Library Lounge, Hawthorn Town Hall 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Australia

    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 Your Home guide. The talk is part of Hawthorn History Week delivered by Hawthorn Historical Society during History Month. Secure your spot at https://www.trybooking.com/DOOAV

    $10

    Melbourne’s Georgian Gentlemen: Landholders in Early Melbourne

    239 A'Beckett Street 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne

    Melbourne’s Georgian Gentlemen: Landholders in Early Melbourne, by Dr Liz Rushen, historian and curator of the exhibition 'Hoddle Grid: The Great Land Grab'. On 1 June 1837 Robert Hoddle stood on a log and began auctioning the first allotments of land in the newly-surveyed Hoddle Grid, now the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. The purchasers came from …

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    $30

    Author Talk: Ross McMullin talks on ‘The Light on the Hill: An Updated History of the Australian Labor Party’

    Kilmore Library, 12 Sydney Street, Kilmore Kilmore Library, 12 Sydney Street, Kilmore

    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 …

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    Women of Influence

    Library Lounge, Town Gallery 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Victoria 3122 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    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, and the arts. The talk is part of Hawthorn History Week delivered by Hawthorn Historical Society during History Month.

    $10
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    The Life & Times of Flinders Lane – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour

    Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    A sweep through the roaring days of the Rag Trade to the lane’s development as a restaurant hub and avenue of style. Thursdays, 2pm-3.30pm Meet: on the corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane Route: Flinders Lane, Duckboard Place, AC/DC Lane, Oliver Lane Highlights: Rag Trade buildings, highway to heaven, Nicholas Building End: Flinders Lane …

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    $40
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    Under the Clocks – 3 Hour Walking Tour

    Flinders Street Station Flinders St,, Melbourne

    A journey through the arcades that have always captivated Melbourne and the laneways that have come to captivate us in recent years. Fridays, 10am-1pm · Meet: on the steps of Flinders Street Station (under the clocks) · Route: Degraves Street, Centre Place, Collins Street, Bourke Street, Little Bourke Street · Highlights: Signature laneways, street sculptures, …

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    $60
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    Rehearsing the City: Photography exhibition

    Victorian Archives Centre 99 Shiel Street North Melbourne, VIC 3051 99 Shiel Street, VIC, North Melbourne

    On display are photographs sourced from the collections of Victoria’s State and National Archives, as well as work by contemporary photographers responding to Victoria’s urban environment: Ai Tam Do, Adrian Leung, Suzanne Phoenix, Ted Richards, Sande Harsa, Mark Forbes, Melanie Cobham, Michael Currie, Andrew Tan, Hashem McAdam, Chris Bekos and Deb Stembridge. Both the archival …

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    Free

    Australian chocolate and confectionery manufacturing companies – the forgotten ones

    Chocolategrove 48-50 Aster Avenue, Carrum Downs, Australia

    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. But what about those names lost in time that deserve recognition for the years of innovation that produced quality and often quirky products. This one-hour talk looks at some …

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    Free
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    Williamstown historic guided walking tour

    Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre 1 Syme Street, Williamstown, VIC, Australia

    Unlock the secrets of the historic Williamstown waterfront and seaport on a free guided walking tour. Explore hidden lanes, a burial ground, an abandoned morgue, historical buildings and monuments. Bookings are free but essential. Learn more at https://www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au/whatson/williamstown-heritage-walking-tours-step-back-in-time

    Free