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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T183000
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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
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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:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260927T084927Z
CREATED:20260821T000217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084927Z
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SUMMARY:The Life & Times of Flinders Lane – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A sweep through the roaring days of the Rag Trade to the lane’s development as a restaurant hub and avenue of style. \nThursdays\, 2pm-3.30pm \n\nMeet: on the corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\nRoute: Flinders Lane\, Duckboard Place\, AC/DC Lane\, Oliver Lane\nHighlights: Rag Trade buildings\, highway to heaven\, Nicholas Building\nEnd: Flinders Lane (on the corner of Swanston Street)\nTickets: $40 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4)\nDisabled access: yes (please advise beforehand).\n\nMeet your guide – Paul Daffey\nPaul is a lifelong Melburnian\, journalist and storyteller whose deep knowledge of the city’s working past and creative present adds colour and context to every walk. His tours focus on the small details and human stories that give Melbourne its character. \nAbout Seniors in Melbourne\nSeniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events\, attractions\, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We’re proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active\, connected and confident exploring their city.\nVisit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-life-times-of-flinders-lane-1-5-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors in Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260927T103438Z
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SUMMARY:Glenferrie Heritage Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join PMI Victorian History Library and the Hawthorn Historical Society for a special Seniors and History Month stroll along Glenferrie Road\, a place where quiet woodland retreats once stood\, now transformed into vibrant city life. \nAs we wander the streets together\, you’ll uncover the stories that shaped this beloved precinct\, from runaway hearses to forgotten brick pits\, and even a misplaced Brownlow medal or two. It’s a walk full of surprises\, laughter and plenty of “I never knew that” moments. \nSo lace up your walking shoes and step into the past. It’s history told right where it happened. \nTour starts at  Central Gardens\, Hawthorn –  on William Street \nPlease remember to wear sensible shoes\, weather appropriate clothing and to take care throughout the walk as there are uneven surfaces. \nSecure your place at https://brushfire.com/pmivictorianhistorylibrary/Hawthorn2026/627215
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/glenferrie-heritage-trail/
LOCATION:Central Gardens\, Hawthorn\, 30 Henry St\, Hawthorn\, 3122
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="PMI Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260927T115058Z
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260927T115131Z
CREATED:20260918T013307Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260927T085038Z
CREATED:20260820T235157Z
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SUMMARY:Under the Clocks – 3 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A journey through the arcades that have always captivated Melbourne and the laneways that have come to captivate us in recent years. \nFridays\, 10am-1pm \n· Meet: on the steps of Flinders Street Station (under the clocks)\n· Route: Degraves Street\, Centre Place\, Collins Street\, Bourke Street\, Little Bourke Street\n· Highlights: Signature laneways\, street sculptures\, Block Arcade\, Royal Arcade\n· Tea or coffee (30 minutes): Manchester Press Cafe\, Rankins Lane\n· End: Swanston Street (on the corner of Bourke Street)\n· Tickets: $60 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4)\n· Disabled access: yes (please advise beforehand). \nMeet your Guide – Paul Daffey\nPaul is a lifelong Melburnian\, journalist\, and storyteller. His love of local history and character comes through in every step of his tours around Melbourne. Whether he’s recounting tales of a century-old pub or pointing out a detail most people miss\, Paul has a knack for making the city’s past feel alive and wonderfully human. \nAbout Seniors in Melbourne\nSeniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events\, attractions\, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We’re proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active\, connected and confident exploring their city.\nVisit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/under-the-clocks-3-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Flinders Street Station\, Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors in Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260927T084633Z
CREATED:20260908T001051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084633Z
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SUMMARY:Rehearsing the City: Photography exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBoth the archival and contemporary images examine how public space is not just shaped by architects and urban planners\, but also by protest\, improvisation and the rhythms of daily life. Communities and individuals constantly use the built environment in creative or unexpected ways\, reinterpreting or subverting its intended design. These acts of resistance show that urban environments are not static – they grow and adapt with their inhabitants. Design can guide\, but it is the everyday actions of people that give public space its meaning and its future. \nThe exhibition is open throughout October\, 10 am–4:30 pm weekdays\, and 10 am–4 pm every second and last Saturday of the month.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/rehearsing-the-city-photography-exhibition/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Victorian Archives Centre  99 Shiel Street North Melbourne\, VIC 3051\, 99 Shiel Street\, VIC\, North Melbourne\, 3051
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Public Record Office Victoria":MAILTO:media@prov.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T231153Z
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SUMMARY:Keilor Cemetery Historical Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Keilor Historical Society for a guided walk through one of Melbourne’s oldest cemeteries.\n\n\nLearn more about the pioneers\, early settlers and service men and women who shaped Keilor’s history. The tour will highlight nine significant locations throughout the cemetery\, shedding light on the lives and histories of remarkable locals. \nThe tour will begin promptly at 11:00am. You’re welcome to arrive from 10:00am to learn about Harkness Memorial Park and enjoy a complimentary coffee courtesy of Kombi for a Cause.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/keilor-cemetery-historical-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Keilor Cemetery\, Ely Court\, Keilor East VIC\, Australia\, Ely Court\, East Keilor
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keilor Historical Society Inc.":MAILTO:keilorhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T114500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T133000
DTSTAMP:20260927T085052Z
CREATED:20260918T064850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T085052Z
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SUMMARY:Williamstown historic guided walking tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBookings are free but essential. Learn more at https://www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au/whatson/williamstown-heritage-walking-tours-step-back-in-time
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/williamstown-historic-guided-walking-tour/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre\, 1 Syme Street\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260927T131541Z
CREATED:20260918T013103Z
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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
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