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. Book your spot at The Kyeema Disaster: …
Learn how find historical newspaper articles using Trove, and take your local or family history research to the next level. In 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. Computers will be provided. …
Discover the life and legacy of Miss May Moon MBE, a passionate conservationist and formidable advocate for the Dandenong Ranges. This talk explores her journey from kindergarten teacher to founder of the Save the Dandenongs League in 1950, and the influences behind her lasting impact. Bookings Essential. Confirm your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=83215
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. But who was the woman who designed and built some of Australia's most iconic …
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. Bookings Essential - secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/staff/bookings?id=82255
In March 1946, the war was over. The Italian prisoners of war who had been interned in camps around Australia and were waiting to be returned home. Join local author Darren Arnott as he shares his discoveries about the Rowville Camp. Allegations of assaults, reckless firing of weapons, drunkenness, stolen goods and possible murder. Darren …
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. Bookings Essential. SEcure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82257
Learn how to find historical newspaper articles using Trove, and take your local or family history research to the next level. In 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. Computers will be …
As we approach Remembrance Day, we invite you to join local resident Iain Townsley who will tell his story - from his many years on the front line in the British Army including in the SAS and how he reclaimed his Scottish heritage and became a piper who has performed at many local military ceremonies. …
The Flagstaff Gardens has had an interesting history both before and since it became a public space in 1862. Join retired Flagstaff Gardens' tour guide Chris to hear about the fascinating history and the many transformations that have occurred on the site since white settlement of the area in 1835 and before. Bookings Essential. Secure …
