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Launch of the Geelong Historical Society Glimpses of the Past Exhibition

The Geelong Club 74 Brougham Street, Geelong

The Geelong Historical Society’s October Exhibition - Glimpses of the Past - will be officially opened at the Geelong Club, one of Geelong’s most significant heritage buildings. Members and guests are invited to attend the launch and enjoy guided tours of both the Exhibition and the historic Club. For this meeting, members and guests are …

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Free
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Rippon Lea Bird Spotting Tours

Rippon Lea Estate 192 Hotham St, Elsternwick

Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other wildlife. This tour allows people to explore the 14 acres of gardens with a volunteer guide and the aid of a new book The Birds of Rippon Lea Estate Bird Spotter Guide, searching …

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$10 – $22
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City of Literature – 3 Hour Walking Tour

Meet at the State Library of Victoria 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne

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 …

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$60
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Pink and Green Bans: Sam Wallman Exhibition

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

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 …

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Free
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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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Exhibition: Here comes the bride

190A Canterbury Road, Maling Heritage Centre, Canterbury, VIC 3127 190A Canterbury Road, Maling Heritage Centre, Canterbury

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 …

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By donation

Box Hill Town Hall: A Journey Through History

1022 Whitehorse Road Box Hill 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill

A guided tour sharing the history and memories of this iconic Art Deco building, which opened in 1935. Refreshments served in the premises of the Historical Society at the conclusion of the tour. Bookings for Friday October 9: https://www.trybooking.com/DNSUB Bookings for Wednesday October 21: https://www.trybooking.com/DNSUH

$15.00
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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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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
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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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Pink and Green Bans: Sam Wallman Exhibition

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

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 …

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Free

Friday Lecture: The History of the Geelong Club

The Geelong Club 74 Brougham Street, Geelong

Mr Norman Houghton will explore the history of the Geelong Club, one of the city’s most significant institutions. Drawing on historical records and anecdotes, he will examine the Club’s development, its role in the social and civic life of Geelong, and its connections with the people and events that helped shape the region.

Free
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Hardware Lane & the Super Seven – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour

General Post Office Bourke Street, Melbourne

A review of the money and muscle of the city’s earliest industrial days through to the origins of the laneways makeover. Fridays, 2-3.30pm Meet: on the steps of the GPO Building (under the H&M sign) in Bourke Street Route: Postal Lane, Little Bourke Street, Rankins Lane, Hardware Lane, Niagara Lane, Guildford Lane Highlights: Boom era …

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$40
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Exhibition: Here comes the bride

190A Canterbury Road, Maling Heritage Centre, Canterbury, VIC 3127 190A Canterbury Road, Maling Heritage Centre, Canterbury

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 …

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By donation
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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
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Pink and Green Bans: Sam Wallman Exhibition

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

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 …

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Free
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Grave Insanity – Ararat Cemetery Walking Tour

Ararat Cemetery 26 Nott Road, Ararat

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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Plotted, an exhibition of maps and plans from our archive.

Daylesford Museum 100 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Saturdays | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM Interested in the history of Daylesford? Daylesford Museum's latest fascinating exhibition, Plotted, is a must-see. It showcases many hand-drawn maps, surveyor plans, and photographs related to civic development, which were created during the early 1860s and remaining half of the 19th century. Local Government employed engineers and surveyors …

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$5
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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

Tours of Waller House

Waller House 9 Crown Rd, Ivanhoe

Immerse yourself in the lives of those who lived, created, loved, and lost in Waller House. These small-group tours provide rare access to a largely unchanged artist’s home and studio, offering an intimate insight into the personal and creative lives of renowned artists Napier and Christian Waller, alongside Klytie Pate and Lorna Waller. Discover original …

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$15 – $25
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Guided tour of the Como Gardens

Como House & Garden Corner Williams Rd & Lechlade Ave,, South Yarra

Discover the rich social history and stunning heritage of Como's gardens on this 45-minute guided tour, led by our knowledgeable National Trust Guides. Originally designed by renowned Victorian landscaper William Sangster, Como’s gardens span almost six acres and feature a treasure trove of botanical beauty. Explore fine, mature trees and shrubs dating back to the …

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Free – $15

The Thin Blue Line – Police at the Brighton Cemetery

Brighton General Cemetery Crn North Rd & Hawthorn Rd, Caufield South

The Victoria Police was formally established on 8 January 1853 from an existing  colonial police force of 875 men. Of the large numbers of Irish who joined  the Police Force many were Laborers, Miners, Farm workers and even pardoned Convicts. These early policemen worked very hard, especially in country Victoria. They covered wide areas, their …

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$15.00
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The places that made El Dorado

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

In Conversation: Veteran Voices

Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Ave, Melbourne

Join us for an intimate conversation with Shrine Trustees and Governors, 25 years after Operation Slipper. Hosted by Shrine of Remembrance Chair, Major General (Retd) Andrew Bottrell AO, CSC & Bar, DSM, with reflections from Shrine Governors Squadron Leader Rebekah (Bek) Herron (Retd), Christopher May OAM and Captain Paul Scott, RAN, share in the stories …

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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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Pink and Green Bans: Sam Wallman Exhibition

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

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 …

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Free
Newspaper clipping - photo of two women looking at a card together. Headline text reads, "Retiring Director of Social Studies". Smaller caption text below the image says, "Miss Jocelyn Hyslop (right), retiring director of the University Board of Social Studies, photographed yesterday with her assistant, Miss E. R. Hoban".

The Places that Made Social Work in Melbourne 1887-1940 – a historical walking tour

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

This walk will be led by social worker historian Jane Miller drawing on the research in her book For Social Betterment - Social Work Education in Australia (2024). Commencing at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A'Beckett St.,  the two hour walk will visit sites of key events which eventually led to starting the …

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$10 – $15
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Oakleigh: A Changing Multicultural Community

Monash Federation Centre 3 Atherton Road, Oakleigh

Oakleigh: A Changing Multicultural Community explores the story of Australian migration and its local impacts. It describes the journey of immigrants from many countries to the Oakleigh area from early years to the peak of a major post-World War 2 government-sponsored immigration program. Featured themes in the peak post-World War 2 era are people from Italy …

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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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Pink and Green Bans: Sam Wallman Exhibition

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

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 …

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Free
Recurring

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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Pink and Green Bans: Sam Wallman Exhibition

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

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 …

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Free
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Rippon Lea Bird Spotting Tours

Rippon Lea Estate 192 Hotham St, Elsternwick

Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other wildlife. This tour allows people to explore the 14 acres of gardens with a volunteer guide and the aid of a new book The Birds of Rippon Lea Estate Bird Spotter Guide, searching …

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$10 – $22
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City of Literature – 3 Hour Walking Tour

Meet at the State Library of Victoria 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne

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 …

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$60

Lost Banyule

Rosanna Library, 72 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, Vic. 3084 Rosanna Library, 72 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna

Graham Thorley of the Heidelberg Historical Society will reflect on the changing face of the Banyule municipality via its population, buildings, infrastructure, and ways of life.   Image: , Allen, Frank Ernest, 1887-1964, photographer. State Library Victoria

Free
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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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