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SUMMARY:Writing a Family History
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBookings Essential. Secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82257
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/writing-a-family-history/
LOCATION:Croydon Library\, 5 Civic Square\, Croydon\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations,Workshop
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SUMMARY:A journey through the changes of Mooroolbark\, featuring the Railway Station
DESCRIPTION:Join local resident and President of the Mooroolbark History Group Marion Stott OAM as she takes us for a journey through Mooroolbark’s history including all the developments of the town and the station from the mid 1800s onwards. \nBookings Essential – secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82255
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/a-journey-through-the-changes-of-mooroolbark-featuring-the-railway-station/
LOCATION:Mooroolbark Library\, 7 Station St\, Mooroolbark\, VIC\, 3138\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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SUMMARY:Edna Walling\, pioneer in Australian landscape architecture
DESCRIPTION:At a time when most women were expected to be homemakers\, Edna Walling was a pioneer in Australian landscape architecture through much of the 20th century for many notable clients. A woman who challenged societies’ expectations and did it her way. \nBut who was the woman who designed and built some of Australia’s most iconic gardens including Bickleigh Vale in Mooroolbark? \nJoin us to hear Edna’s story and how she shaped our community. \nBookings Essential – secure your seat at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82230
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/edna-walling/
LOCATION:Montrose Library\, 935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd\, Montrose\, VIC\, 3765\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T140000
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SUMMARY:Miss May Moon: Champion of the Dandenong Ranges
DESCRIPTION:Discover the life and legacy of Miss May Moon MBE\, a passionate conservationist and formidable advocate for the Dandenong Ranges. \nThis talk explores her journey from kindergarten teacher to founder of the Save the Dandenongs League in 1950\, and the influences behind her lasting impact. \nBookings Essential. Confirm your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=83215
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/miss-may-moon-champion-of-the-dandenong-ranges/
LOCATION:Belgrave Library\, Belgrave Community Rooms 1+2 (Entire Space)\, Belgrave Library\, Reynolds Ln\, Belgrave\, VIC\, 3160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T110000
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SUMMARY:Trove Newspaper Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how find historical newspaper articles using Trove\, and take your local or family history research to the next level. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, our Family and Local History Librarian will guide you through how to search\, browse\, and make the most of the National Library of Australia’s online newspaper database. \nComputers will be provided. Basic computer skills required. \nBookings Essential. Secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82356
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/trove-newspaper-hands-on-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Healesville Library\, 110 River St\, Healesville\, VIC\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T110000
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SUMMARY:The Kyeema Disaster: Tragedy on Mount Dandenong
DESCRIPTION:In 1938 the Kyeema crashed into Mt Dandenong killing all aboard. For many years\, it was considered to be Australia’s worst air disaster. Join our Local History team to learn what happened and why this crash played such a pivotal roll in aviation safety protocols in Australia. \n  \nBook your spot at The Kyeema Disaster: Tragedy on Mount Dandenong | Your Library
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-kyeema-disaster-tragedy-on-mount-dandenong/
LOCATION:Belgrave Library\, Belgrave Community Rooms 1+2 (Entire Space)\, Belgrave Library\, Reynolds Ln\, Belgrave\, VIC\, 3160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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