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SUMMARY:Historic Maryborough railway station tour and dining experience
DESCRIPTION:Maryborough Railway Station is truly magnificent! Savour the grandeur and visit the former first class dining room\, now the Station Cafe Restaurant for a delicious lunch. Then join our one hour guided tour to explore the myths and stories surrounding the origins of the station. \nOur tour guide will also highlight the intended purpose of each section of the station and some of the changes over time. There may also be some ghost stories and some previously inaccessible areas available. \nExperience the Welcome Stranger theatre animation at the Visitor Centre and explore our artisan products prior to your return on the afternoon train to Ballarat and Melbourne\, just in time for tea! \nTicket price includes lunch and the tour. \nFor bookings contact: \nFurther details and bookings:\nCentral Goldfields Visitor Centre:\n☎️0354604511\nor email: visitorinfo@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/historic-maryborough-railway-station-tour-and-dining-experience/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Maryborough Railway Station\, 27 Station Street\,\, Maryborough\, VIC\, 3465\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251010T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251010T141500
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250917T021330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T052543Z
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SUMMARY:Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre guided bus tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre you will hear the story of Ararat’s birth\, the only city in Australia founded by the Chinese. \nYour guide will bring to life the 19th century story of the struggle of the immigrant Chinese miners and their difficulties on the Victorian Goldfields and shows the influence of Chinese culture on the economic\, cultural and social development of Australia. \nGum San adheres to many of the Chinese customs and traditions\, inherently designed into the building. It offers a glimpse into Australian history\, and its intersection with Chinese culture. \nSee booking link for full itinerary \nIncludes bus\, guided tour and admission. This event is accessible for people with limited mobility.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gum-san-chinese-heritage-centre-guided-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Ararat Railway Station\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ararat
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250918T231044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T231044Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cliffs - A Place\, A Story\, A Memory
DESCRIPTION:A History Walk around a block of the Red Cliffs town. \nHistory isn’t just found in museums it lives in our everyday experiences\, cultural practices\, and the memories we continue to create. \nOur History Walk will stop at significant places\, stories or an item connected with the place will be shared and memories related. Some of the places include the George V Memorial Baths\, churches\, Peacewalk\, Bowling Club. Some which were once hospitals\, a medical clinic\, kindergarten and Baby Health Centre and also the bakery and dairy with their horse paddocks. All will have interesting memories for our walkers.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/red-cliffs-a-place-a-story-a-memory/
LOCATION:A\, Carpark\, Heytesbury Ave\, Red Cliffs\, 3496\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Red%20Cliffs%20%26amp%3Bamp%3B%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:hpetsche@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20251001T032344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T032344Z
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SUMMARY:Nocturnal: Action-Reaction | Museum After Dark
DESCRIPTION:This month\, dive into the forces that move us\, from the laws of physics and motion to the ripple effects of protest and activism. Spark ideas and learn something new with a full program of expert led talks and tours. Ignite your creativity with fun activities for adults. Choose your own adventure with after-hours child-free access to our collections and exhibitions. \nPresented in partnership with Melbourne Fringe Festival. 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/nocturnal-action-reaction-museum-after-dark/
LOCATION:Melbourne Museum\, 11 Nicholson St\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T183000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250929T234149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T234149Z
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SUMMARY:Fakes and Fortunes! (or\, have I found a Constable in my attic?)
DESCRIPTION:A free lecture presented by the Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation. \nSarah Cove ACR founded the Constable Research Project in conjunction with the V&A Museum in 1986 to study John Constable RA’s materials and techniques from the technical and scientific point of view. \nSince then she has examined over 250 works from collections worldwide\, from tiny oil sketches on fragments of canvas\, paper supports and boards to the ‘six-footers’\, some of Constable’s most famous and iconic paintings including The Haywain (1821)\, The Leaping Horse (1825) and Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows 1831). She has developed a technical chronology that assists with the dating of his known works\, relatively few of which were signed and dated by the artist. This is useful for the attribution (or not) of newly discovered pictures. \nSarah was instrumental in the attribution of three significant Constable oils for BBCi’s Fake or Fortune? series\, appearing in 2014 and 2017. \nSome have\, some have not\, as you will see in this lecture which gives a behind the scenes’ look at how such decisions are made and will describe some extraordinary successes but also crashing disappointments. Stories will include a hugely publicised oil sketch seen on Breakfast TV\, reputedly worth £250\,000\, and the chance discovery of a fabulous\, almost abstract\, rare oil study of the 1830s that had formerly belonged to an American G.I. \nIn 1988 she was a Visiting Fellow at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven\, USA. She is a consultant to international museums and galleries\, private collectors and salerooms. She has published widely on Constable’s material and techniques including catalogue essays for Tate’s ‘Constable’ (1991) and ‘Constable: The Great Landscapes’ (2006) exhibitions. She has appeared in BBCi’s live broadcast of ‘The People’s Haywain’ (2002)\, ‘Constable in Love’ with Andrew Graham-Dixon (2004) and BBC One’s ‘Fake or Fortune?’ in 2014 and 2017. She has lectured internationally on Constable\, including major public venues in the UK\, the US\, Australia and NZ. \nSarah Cove (BA Hons) ACR FIIC FBAPCR is an accredited paintings conservator\, technical art historian & lecturer.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/fakes-and-fortunes-or-have-i-found-a-constable-in-my-attic/
LOCATION:Fritz Loewe Theatre\, University of Melbourne\, Fritz Loewe Theatre\, level 2 of McCoy building\, 253-283 Elgin St\,\, Carlton\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
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SUMMARY:Melbourne City Pub Tour with Paul Daffey
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne’s city pubs aren’t just places to grab a pint\, they’re part of the city’s living history\, filled with stories of student days\, six o’clock swills\, and unexpected characters. Many of these old watering holes have disappeared\, but the ones that remain still carry the spirit of Melbourne through their walls. \nThat’s why we’re excited to launch the Melbourne City Pub Tour\, led by writer and tour guide Paul Daffey. From the iconic Oxford Scholar to the storied Mitre Tavern\, we’ll retrace the steps of generations who made these pubs their second homes. Along the way\, Paul will share tales of Melbourne’s lost pubs\, colourful characters\, and the changing face of the city itself. \nWhen: Thursday 9 Oct 2025\, 2 – 5 pm\nWhere: Meet at 1.45 pm outside the Oxford Scholar Hotel.\nTickets: Seniors pay $60\, includes a drink at Young & Jackson’s. Pay on the day in cash or on card.\nBook your spot: email pauldaffey27@gmail.com\, or phone/text 0417 160 911
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/melbourne-city-pub-tour-with-paul-daffey/
LOCATION:Oxford Scholar Hotel\, 427 Swanston St\,\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250815T044039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042522Z
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SUMMARY:Hawthorn Village Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hawthorn Village was the first official government village east of the Yarra River and despite development over 150 years\, there are still remnants from its early settlement days. It is essential to understand that Hawthorn and its development was shaped by geography\, the landscape\, the river\, the hills\, the creeks and the type of soil. This walk will uncover the beginnings of the community which would become the City of Hawthorn\, from clay pits and market gardens to urban prosperity and its relationship to the rest of Melbourne. \nThis is a 2 hour walk\, even terrain but some hills. Please remember to wear sensible shoes\, weather appropriate clothing and to take care through out the walk. \nMeeting Point: Corner of Denham and Wood Streets Hawthorn\, near the Hawthorn Bowling Club \nAbout the Tour Guide\, Elizabeth Love: has been involved in the study of Hawthorn history since her parents became inaugural members of the Hawthorn Historical Society. She has a family connection to one of the few surviving 1850s houses. She is an experienced guide and researcher of the area and is the archivist of the HHS collection.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/hawthorn-village-heritage-walk/
LOCATION:Hawthorn Bowling Club\, 1 Wood Street (Corner of Denham St)\, Hawthorn\, 3122
CATEGORIES:Hawthorn,Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="PMI%20Victorian%20History%20Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T042912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T042912Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Maryborough railway station tour and dining experience
DESCRIPTION:Maryborough Railway Station is truly magnificent! Savour the grandeur and visit the former first class dining room\, now the Station Cafe Restaurant for a delicious lunch. Then join our one hour guided tour to explore the myths and stories surrounding the origins of the station. \nOur tour guide will also highlight the intended purpose of each section of the station and some of the changes over time. There may also be some ghost stories and some previously inaccessible areas available. \nExperience the Welcome Stranger theatre animation at the Visitor Centre and explore our artisan products prior to your return on the afternoon train to Ballarat and Melbourne\, just in time for tea! \nTicket price includes lunch and the tour. \nFor bookings contact: \nFurther details and bookings:\nCentral Goldfields Visitor Centre:\n☎️0354604511\nor email: visitorinfo@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/historic-maryborough-railway-station-tour-and-dining-experience/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Maryborough Railway Station\, 27 Station Street\,\, Maryborough\, VIC\, 3465\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250903T031003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T031003Z
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Down Swanston Street
DESCRIPTION:Join stained glass historian\, Dr Bronwyn Hughes\, on a journey of discovery. \nBring your camera and wear your most comfortable walking shoes as we walk and talk down Swanston Street seeing grand installations and unexpected jewels of light.  A chance to learn more about the donors\, artists\, and makers behind the windows and ceilings in some of Melbourne’s historic buildings.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/stained-glass-down-swanston-street/
LOCATION:Meet at the State Library of Victoria\, 328 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="GLAAS%20Inc":MAILTO:drbronwynhughes@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250917T020023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T234312Z
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SUMMARY:Historical walking tour of Canterbury
DESCRIPTION:Take a step back in time and join this special guided walking tour of Canterbury with local guide Isabel Simpson. Isabel has been a professional walking tour guide for twelve years. She is an avid researchist who delights in interpreting the social history of Melbourne. She has designed and led 45 walking tours both within the city\, and the inner and outer suburbs. \nThe tour starts from Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre and runs for approximately one hour. \nEnjoy refreshments at the Maling Heritage Centre to conclude the tour.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/historical-walking-tour-of-canterbury/
LOCATION:2 Kendall Street\, Canterbury\, VIC 3126\, 2 Kendall Street\, Canterbury\, VIC\, 3126\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250917T015523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042457Z
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SUMMARY:Churches of Williamstown
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided walk and discover the history of some of the churches established in Williamstown in the 1800s. \nTours depart from Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre in Commonwealth Reserve\, Nelson Place\, Williamstown. Please meet there 10 mins before the departure time. \nBookings essential: Call 9932 3016 or email visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au \nWalking along accessible footpaths for around 1.5kms.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/churches-of-williamstown/
LOCATION:Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre\, 1 Syme Street\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Williamstown
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T070545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042450Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Dressed with Jane Austen: 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Jane Austen must be one of the most popular and adored authors of the 19th Century\, with her novels continuing to be read and reread and her characters becoming part of our literary memories. \nThankfully she was also a prolific letter writer\, particularly to her elder sister Cassandra\, with whom she shared a love of fashion. “I cannot determine what to do about my new gown….am so tired and ashamed of my present stock\, that I even blush at the sight of the wardrobe which contains them” Jane in 1798. \nUsing the letters of Jane Austen\, some historical background and opinions of the day\, let’s step through the doors of a Georgian wardrobe\, to a world of white muslin\, satin and silk and spend an hour or so getting dressed with Jane – from the underwear to the outerwear and beyond! \nRegistrations required. Phone us or visit our website. \nFree accessible event with light refreshments.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/getting-dressed-with-jane-austen/
LOCATION:Traralgon Library\, 34-38 Kay Street\, Traralgon\, VIC\, 3840\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Traralgon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20251007T002605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T002605Z
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SUMMARY:The Heidelberg of the Heidelberg Artists
DESCRIPTION:What was Heidelberg like at the time of the ‘Heidelberg Artists’? Our new exhibition takes you back to Heidelberg 1880 – 1900 and the places and people in Heidelberg at that time. \nSpecial opening on Wednesday 8 October 1-4 p.m. for those who are busy on the weekends. \nWe are also open every Sunday between 2.00 and 5.00
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-heidelberg-of-the-heidelberg-artists/
LOCATION:Old Heidelberg Courthouse Museum\, 15 Jika Street\, Heidelberg\, 3084
CATEGORIES:Heidelberg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T042912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T042912Z
UID:9933-1759924800-1759935600@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Historic Maryborough railway station tour and dining experience
DESCRIPTION:Maryborough Railway Station is truly magnificent! Savour the grandeur and visit the former first class dining room\, now the Station Cafe Restaurant for a delicious lunch. Then join our one hour guided tour to explore the myths and stories surrounding the origins of the station. \nOur tour guide will also highlight the intended purpose of each section of the station and some of the changes over time. There may also be some ghost stories and some previously inaccessible areas available. \nExperience the Welcome Stranger theatre animation at the Visitor Centre and explore our artisan products prior to your return on the afternoon train to Ballarat and Melbourne\, just in time for tea! \nTicket price includes lunch and the tour. \nFor bookings contact: \nFurther details and bookings:\nCentral Goldfields Visitor Centre:\n☎️0354604511\nor email: visitorinfo@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/historic-maryborough-railway-station-tour-and-dining-experience/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Maryborough Railway Station\, 27 Station Street\,\, Maryborough\, VIC\, 3465\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T065725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042435Z
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SUMMARY:Broadmeadows museum open days
DESCRIPTION:Discover the heart of Broadmeadows and district at the Museum. \nStep into stories of local history\, vibrant community life\, and rich cultural heritage. \nWhether you’re a curious visitor or a lifelong local\, there’s something here to inspire and connect. \nVisit the special exhibition Gears of Time: Ford Broadmeadows Through the Years\, to celebrate the people\, cars\, and culture shaped by the Ford Broadmeadows Assembly Plant. \nThis event is accessible for people with disability.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/broadmeadows-museum-open-days/
LOCATION:Broadmeadows Museum\, 21 Pearcedale Parade\, Broadmeadows\, VIC\, 3047\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Broadmeadows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250917T020333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042428Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne unearthed
DESCRIPTION:Isabel takes you on a walk from the East end of the city to the West end\, weaving our way through obscure lanes. We explore subtle and obvious reminders of 19th century Melbourne\, be it faded signage\, or perhaps a column\, or tiny remnant as they reveal its past. \nIt is a fascinating look at the changing face of the city and what has been salvaged and incorporated into the way it is built. \nMeet at the corner of Spring and Macarthur Streets on the Old Treasury Building side. Refreshments are provided after the walk. \nThe walk is gentle with some undulation and some steps . Unfortunately not accessible for people with disability. \nTo register\, call or email Isabel Simpson:\n0407404629\nisas.jap@bigpond.net.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/melbourne-unearthed/
LOCATION:Corner Spring & Macarthur Streets\, East Melbourne\, VIC 3002\, Corner Spring & Macarthur Streets\,\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T114500
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250815T044456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042339Z
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SUMMARY:Armadale Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating walking tour that blends history and exercise\, perfect for enthusiasts of both! Starting at Armadale train station\, you’ll explore the fascinating past of High Street\, one of Victoria’s most iconic locations known for its vibrant food scene\, fashion boutiques\, leisure spots\, and stunning architecture. \nTour starts at Armadale Train Station – High St / Cheel St\, Armadale VICTORIA 3143. \nPlease remember to wear sensible shoes\, weather appropriate clothing and to take care through out the walk as there are uneven surfaces. \nAbout the Tour Guide\, Steve Stefanopoulos OAM:  is an architectural historian\, former Mayor of the City of Stonnington and President of the PMI Victorian History Library. \nWe are very grateful to Steve Stefanopoulos OAM for continuing to support the Library by generously volunteering his time and knowledge to these tours.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/armadale-heritage-walk/
LOCATION:Armadale Train Station – High St / Cheel St\, Armadale VICTORIA 3143\, High St / Cheel St\,\, Armadale\, VIC\, 3143\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Armidale,Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="PMI%20Victorian%20History%20Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250815T044317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042329Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Clare Wright\, A Monument of One’s Own
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Senior and History Month for a compelling “In Conversation” event with Professor Clare Wright OAM\, one of Australia’s most influential historians. As she explores the stories behind Victoria’s monuments and the inspiration for her acclaimed project\, A Monument of One’s Own. \nClare will share the origins of this groundbreaking initiative\, discuss the power of statues in shaping public memory\, and invite us to consider whose stories are told\, and whose remain overlooked\, in our public spaces. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the ideas and passions of a historian who has dedicated her career to uncovering the lost and forgotten pages of Australian history. \n  \nAbout Professor Clare Wright OAM\nClare Wright is an award-winning historian\, author\, broadcaster\, and public commentator. She is Professor of History and Professor of Public Engagement at La Trobe University\, currently serves as Chair of the National Museum of Australia Council and is Patron to the PMI Victorian History Library. Clare’s work spans politics\, academia\, and media\, and she is renowned for making history accessible and relevant to a wide audience.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-clare-wright-a-monument-of-ones-own/
LOCATION:PMI Victorian History Library\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne,Prahran
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ORGANIZER;CN="PMI%20Victorian%20History%20Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T064356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042315Z
UID:9964-1759842000-1759849200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:The history of the Exhibition Building and its connection to Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interesting presentation of the history of Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building. \nWe’ll travel from the International Exhibition of 1880 to the opening of Australia’s first federal parliament\, through to the modern day. \nYou will also learn of a fascinating local connection with Richmond. \nAfternoon tea included.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-history-of-the-exhibition-building-and-its-connection-to-richmond/
LOCATION:Richmond Neighbourhood Centre\, Studio 1 Community Hub\, 15 Barnet Way\,\, Richmond\, VIC\, 3121\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne,Richmond
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T042912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T042912Z
UID:9932-1759838400-1759849200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Historic Maryborough railway station tour and dining experience
DESCRIPTION:Maryborough Railway Station is truly magnificent! Savour the grandeur and visit the former first class dining room\, now the Station Cafe Restaurant for a delicious lunch. Then join our one hour guided tour to explore the myths and stories surrounding the origins of the station. \nOur tour guide will also highlight the intended purpose of each section of the station and some of the changes over time. There may also be some ghost stories and some previously inaccessible areas available. \nExperience the Welcome Stranger theatre animation at the Visitor Centre and explore our artisan products prior to your return on the afternoon train to Ballarat and Melbourne\, just in time for tea! \nTicket price includes lunch and the tour. \nFor bookings contact: \nFurther details and bookings:\nCentral Goldfields Visitor Centre:\n☎️0354604511\nor email: visitorinfo@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/historic-maryborough-railway-station-tour-and-dining-experience/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Maryborough Railway Station\, 27 Station Street\,\, Maryborough\, VIC\, 3465\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T063757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042307Z
UID:9956-1759834800-1759838400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne from the 1800s
DESCRIPTION:A walk from the Windsor Hotel to the Vic Market. \nStarting at Spring Street outside the famous Windsor Hotel. You will walk along Spring Street to Latrobe Street\, making your way to Vic Market. \nThe walk will finish the Vic Market food court for a coffee or lunch. \nBookings are essential. Call Sue on 0418 316 183 or email secretary@life.org.au to book.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/melbourne-from-the-1800s/
LOCATION:111 Spring Street\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000\, 111 Spring Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250924T060243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T060243Z
UID:10261-1759672800-1759681800@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Eldorado State School 246
DESCRIPTION:Did you attend Eldorado State School 246? It’s time to go back to Eldorado and to relive your school days. Do you remember school desks and chalk boards? Can you spot yourself in our display of school photographs?
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/eldorado-state-school-246/
LOCATION:El Dorado Museum\, 136 Main Street\, Eldorado\, 3746
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ORGANIZER;CN="El%20Dorado%20Museum%20Association":MAILTO:hello@eldoradomuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T052948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042144Z
UID:9951-1759672800-1759678200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:The Irish of Richmond
DESCRIPTION:The next talk in their series on Richmond’s villages will take Chris McConville and Robert Pascoe into the half-forgotten world of the Richmond Irish. The first Irish in Richmond were the Anglo-Irish who settled Richmond Hill\, in streets like The Vaucluse and Erin Street\, in the colonial era. \nThey were followed by the working-class Catholic Irish.; the Loughnans\, the O’Connells\, the Cremeans. These clans came to define twentieth-century Richmond. Prominent Richmodites of Irish background also included Francis Bourke\, Jack Dyer (on his mother’s side)\, and Dan Minogue. \nOur suburb was shaped by their politics\, their language\, and their outlook on life. They bequeathed Richmond its glorious pubs\, its bitter-sweet humour\, and its inclusivity. Despite their relatively diminished numbers\, the Richmond Irish still make their presence felt in so many ways. \nTea and coffee included.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-irish-of-richmond/
LOCATION:Richmond Neighbourhood Centre\, Studio 1 Community Hub\, 15 Barnet Way\,\, Richmond\, VIC\, 3121\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne,Richmond
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T052623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042204Z
UID:9945-1759669200-1759683600@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Dunkeld Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Dunkeld Museum brings to life the stories of the town and surrounding Southern Grampians. It showcases the area’s pioneering history\, local tales\, and the community’s connection to the majestic Grampians. \nIn October\, seniors are warmly invited to enjoy a free afternoon tea and guided tour. Discover the museum’s treasures in a relaxed and welcoming setting. \nMuseum tour and afternoon tea.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/dunkeld-museum/
LOCATION:The Dunkeld & District Historical Museum\, 65 Wills Street\, Dunkeld\, VIC\, 3294\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dunkeld
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T043325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T042159Z
UID:9938-1759669200-1759680000@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Portable iron house open day
DESCRIPTION:See what life was like in Melbourne during the gold rush era \nSee what life was like in Melbourne during the gold rush era when you visit one of the few remaining prefabricated buildings in the world. The three houses in South Melbourne are among the last nineteenth-century prefabricated iron buildings. \nWith gold discovered in Victoria in 1851 accommodation was needed for the many migrants flocking to the colony. Tents and prefabricated iron houses met that need. During this time\, many new arrivals settled in Canvas Town—a large tent city that had sprung up between Port Melbourne and Princes Bridge in Melbourne. Residents paid five shillings per tent per week. Due to the housing crisis\, the hope of moving into even a small two- or six-roomed house was considered a luxury. \nOrdered from a catalogue\, the buildings offered ranged from modest cottages to theatres and even churches that could hold over 700 people. Constructed in Britain\, the houses were dismantled\, every component labelled then packed into crates and shipped abroad to be reassembled in their new location. Specialist labour was not required and anyone could assemble them by following the instructions. By 1855 South Melbourne comprised nearly 100 portable buildings\, of which Patterson House is on its original site. Abercrombie House and Bellhouse were relocated to the current sites from North Melbourne and Fitzroy. All three make up the Portable Iron Houses experience. \nThere are steps and uneven ground that must be navigated. \nThis is a National Trust property.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/portable-iron-house-open-day/
LOCATION:399 Coventry Street\, South Melbourne\, VIC 3205\, 399 Coventry St\, South Melbourne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T042912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T042912Z
UID:9929-1759665600-1759676400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Historic Maryborough railway station tour and dining experience
DESCRIPTION:Maryborough Railway Station is truly magnificent! Savour the grandeur and visit the former first class dining room\, now the Station Cafe Restaurant for a delicious lunch. Then join our one hour guided tour to explore the myths and stories surrounding the origins of the station. \nOur tour guide will also highlight the intended purpose of each section of the station and some of the changes over time. There may also be some ghost stories and some previously inaccessible areas available. \nExperience the Welcome Stranger theatre animation at the Visitor Centre and explore our artisan products prior to your return on the afternoon train to Ballarat and Melbourne\, just in time for tea! \nTicket price includes lunch and the tour. \nFor bookings contact: \nFurther details and bookings:\nCentral Goldfields Visitor Centre:\n☎️0354604511\nor email: visitorinfo@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/historic-maryborough-railway-station-tour-and-dining-experience/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Maryborough Railway Station\, 27 Station Street\,\, Maryborough\, VIC\, 3465\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T040921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T041850Z
UID:9916-1759662000-1759680000@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:The Heights open day - visit one of the largest surviving prefabricated houses in Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Visit one of the largest surviving prefabricated houses in Victoria\, situated in a flourishing garden setting. \nThe Heights was home to the Whytes\, a society couple who decorated their home in up-to-the minute 1930s style. The in-tact kitchen is a must see as are the floral garden beds when in bloom. \nIn 1854 a large\, prefabricated house imported from Germany was assembled for Charles Ibbotson – a well-known local businessman. Over the decades the house was modified and was extensively modernised in the 1930s by architect Harold Bartlett. The villa’s garden retains its nineteenth century gardenesque charm with a rose arbour\, formal bedding layout and carriage drive. The stables\, water tower\, groom’s cottage and dovecote are unique 19th outbuildings ready for you to explore. \nNote that there are steps and uneven ground that must be navigated. \nThis is a National Trust Victoria property.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-heights-open-day-visit-one-of-the-largest-surviving-prefabricated-houses-in-victoria/
LOCATION:140 Aphrasia Street\, Newtown\, VIC 3220\, 140 Aphrasia Street\, Newtown\, VIC\, 3220\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Newtown
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T041427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T041838Z
UID:9924-1759662000-1759676400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:McCrae Homestead Open Day
DESCRIPTION:The McCrae Homestead\, once home to artist Georgiana McCrae\, offers an exceptional glimpse into domestic life in the 1840s. The homestead also houses the Burrell Gallery\, which chronicles the story of a family’s life on the Mornington Peninsula over 75 years. \nThe Homestead was built on Boonwurrung Country\, on a large lease within the Arthur’s Seat Run\, by the McCrae family one of the first six European families who occupied properties on the Mornington Peninsula. When Georgiana McCrae arrived at Arthur’s Seat in 1845\, together with a female servant and her smaller children\, the house had not been completed\, but the station did have a schoolhouse\, kitchen\, dairy and washhouse. It took a further 2 months for the homestead to be finished. \nThe plan for the house was drawn by Georgiana\, applying her skill as an artist to the design. She had been a professional portraitist in Edinburgh but gave up her career to marry Andrew McCrae\, who sought his professional fortune in the colonies. The couple arrived in Port Phillip in 1841. \nAfter the McCrae’s attempt at sheep farming failed\, they moved back to Melbourne and another family – the Burrells – purchased the land. They were a dedicated farming family\, who lived at the homestead from 1851 to 1926. \nDuring this time\, they made significant contributions to the broader Mornington Peninsula region. The Visitor’s Centre\, located on the property\, features galleries showcasing the McCraes’ art and memorabilia\, as well as photographs\, artifacts\, and personal items from the Burrell-Twycross family. The National Trust offers a Cross-Cultural Education Program at McCrae Homestead for school excursions. \nThere are steps and uneven ground that must be navigated.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/mccrae-homestead-open-day/
LOCATION:McCrae Homestead\, 11 Beverley Road\, McCrae\, VIC 3938\, 11 Beverley Road\, McCrae\, VIC\, 3938\, Australia
CATEGORIES:McCrae
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20251003T070545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T070545Z
UID:10959-1759662000-1759672800@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Celebrating Local history 1955 to 2000
DESCRIPTION:Display of photos and items that represent the events that have occurred from 1955  to 2000.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/celebrating-local-history-1955-to-2000/
LOCATION:Old school Museum\, 29 Elgin Street\, Myrtleford\, 3737
CATEGORIES:Myrtleford
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ORGANIZER;CN="Myrtleford%26amp%3Bamp%3BDistrict%20Histrorical%20Society%20Inc":MAILTO:myrtlefordhistorical @gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T080623
CREATED:20250916T040559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T041819Z
UID:9912-1759658400-1759680000@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Polly Woodside open day
DESCRIPTION:After travelling 1.5 million miles across the globe\, the Polly Woodside now welcomes you aboard!\nBuilt in Belfast in 1885\, the three-masted cargo vessel carried coal and wheat between England and South America. \nYou can join the crew\, come aboard for a tour of the ship and discover what life was like on a tall ship sailing the seven seas. Come aboard and explore at your own pace\, or join one of our guided tours. \nTours will take place at 10.30 am\, 11.30 am\, 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early if you would like to join a tour. Each tour is approximately 45 – 60 minutes. \nThis location include steps and some uneven ground. \nThis is a National Trust property.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/polly-woodside-open-day/
LOCATION:Polly Woodside\, 21 South Wharf Promenade\, South Wharf\, VIC 3006\, Polly Woodside\, 21 South Wharf Promenade\,\, South Wharf\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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