October is history month so we will be posting stories about our local history for the next 31 days. The Leongatha Historical Society collects and records items which tell the history of the former Woorayl Shire. Follow along at https://www.facebook.com/LeongathaHistoricalSociety
Enid's was a household name. From the 1930s to the 1970s, her sewing patterns and advice appeared weekly in The Argus and New Idea, while her 66 pattern collection magazines sold throughout Australia and overseas, reaching millions of readers. A pioneering designer and businesswoman, Enid encouraged generations of women to make practical, fashionable and durable …
The Places That Made Us - Nobelius Heritage Park The Nobelius Heritage Park is a 4.5 hectare area of unique historic and horticultural significance. From 1901, the site was the centre of the world-famous Gembrook Nurseries (also known as the Nobelius Nursery), started by Carl Axel Nobelius in 1886. At more than 650 hectares, the …
An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne’s status as a city that has been shaped by writers, readers, publishers and ideas. Thursdays 10am-1pm Meet: on the steps of State Library Victoria Route: Swanston Street, Collins Street, Little Collins Street, Dame Edna Place, Howey Place Highlights: State Library, Athenaeum Library, Doing the Block, the Palace of …
In the 1970s, Australian construction workers took the extraordinary step of laying down their tools to defend historic buildings, low-income housing, the natural environment, and persecuted queer communities. These acts of solidarity became known as the Green Bans and the Pink Bans, a remarkable chapter of working-class history that shaped the country's cities and its …
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 …
Experience local history like you never have before. Walking and talking with Kingston Libraries' Heritage Specialist, we’ll start in the Peter Scullin Reserve and walking less than 500 metres, we'll explore 10,000 years of history for Mordialloc and the Kingston coastline. We'll examine the Macdonald homestead marker and then stop for a cuppa and a …
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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Surrey Hills Historical Society and the Canterbury History Group invite you to join us to celebrate the social history of weddings, the traditions behind them and the changes that can be seen over time. This exhibition draws upon material held in our collections and within the local community. It includes dresses from the late 1890’s …
World Post Day in October each year honors the work of those who work in the postal industry. Another goal of the day includes raising awareness about the vital role the postal sector plays in the daily lives of businesses and individuals around the world. Local history enthusiast Laurie Smyth will be delivering an informative …
For every day of History Month, someone in the 50,000 members of Gippsland History on Facebook will be chasing down and recording one of the Places that Made Us - Gippsland Pubs. From mountain shanties to glorious three-story hotels, we will be attempting to find and name them all. On the way, we will prove …
Enjoy this self-guided audio tour of the Nobelius Heritage Park and envision what the park looked like when it was home to the largest fruit and ornamental tree exporter in the southern hemisphere, the Gembrook or “Nobelius” Nurseries.
A permanently running video exhibit of the Changing Face of Gilbert Street in pictures will be shown in a shop window at 30A Gilbert from the 3 October to 31 October. The first shop established in 1890 was Paynes store and post office. An official Post Office opened in 1943.
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, …
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
