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SUMMARY:Balwyn Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:Reimagine Balwyn of the past\nJoin us for an Senior and History Month event! \nExplore a guided walk through Balwyn’s fascinating past\, starting at the Balwyn Baptist Church and winding our way to the Palace Cinema. Along the way\, you’ll trace the suburb’s journey from open paddocks and grazing land to one of Melbourne’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. \nHear how trams changed everything in 1916\, how a simple land tax in 1921 spurred rapid development\, and how a humble vet who once tended horses and cows adapted to care for beloved pets. We’ll stop at every street to uncover stories that shaped this community — from bonfire nights in Beckett Park to the thrill of billy cart races flying down Balwyn Road. \nIt’s more than a walk — it’s a stroll through living history. \nCome curious. Leave inspired. \nTour starts at Balwyn Baptist Church – corner of Parring and Whitehorse Roads. \nPlease remember to wear sensible shoes\, weather appropriate clothing and to take care throughout the walk as there are uneven surfaces. \nFor bookings\, visit https://www.pmi.net.au/ – just follow the ‘News and Events’ link in the top menu.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/balwyn-heritage-walk/
LOCATION:Balwyn Baptist Church\, 517 Whitehorse Road\, Surrey Hills\, VIC\, 3103\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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SUMMARY:Stonnington Mansion Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:The 90-minute tour will give you insight into some of the most striking mansions on the streets of Toorak\, Armadale and Malvern. If you appreciate incredible architecture\, this tour is for you. \nMeeting Point: The tour will start at Town Hall\, Malvern and end there (the oval side of Town Hall). \nPlease remember to wear sensible shoes\, weather appropriate clothing and to be courteous to the tour guide\, driver and all other attendees while on this tour. \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. \nBook your spot at https://brushfire.com/pmivictorianhistorylibrary/bustour2026/630786
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/stonnington-mansion-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Town Hall\, Malvern\, 1251 High Street Malvern\, VIC\, 3144\, Malvern\, 3144
CATEGORIES:Bus tour,Guided tour
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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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