Dame Nellie Melba
Lilydale Library Box Hill Institute Lilydale Campus, Jarlo Drive, LilydaleDame Nellie Melba was Australia's earliest and much loved Opera Singer. Join us for a biographical journey into her life and achievements.
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Family and Local History: You can’t have one without the other
Mooroolbark Library 7 Station St, MooroolbarkLocal history can have a huge impact on your family's history. Join us to discover why and how they are so entwined and ultimately, why you can't have one without the other. Bookings essential
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Historical Buildings of Knox
Miller's Homestead Dorrigo Dr & Melrose Ct, BoroniaJoin us for a fascinating look at the history of some of Knox 's historical buildings. From schools to hotels to churches to houses and many more buildings that have defined the Knox area for over 100 years. We will look at the history of many buildings which were built in a bygone era and …
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‘Princess for a day’: the wedding dress in Victoria, 1840-2024
Rowville Library Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, RowvilleA white wedding dress is a relatively new concept, made popular by Queen Victoria in 1840. Wedding dresses hold a significant place in fashion, symbolizing personal expression, and cultural traditions and societal values. Join Margaret Anderson, Director of The Old Treasury Building for a look at the history of weddings and the wedding dress in …
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Walking Tour of Melba Park
Lilydale Library Box Hill Institute Lilydale Campus, Jarlo Drive, LilydaleCreated in 1867 as part of the original Lilydale township plan, the park has been used for a variety of recreational purposes for over a century and is an important part of the town's heritage with links to Dame Nellie Melba, David Mitchell, Robert Baden Powell along with many others. President of the Lilydale and …
$10
The Bell Family Of Gulf Station
Montrose Library 935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, MontroseScottish settlers Agnes and William Bell were the first to lease the land. From the 1850s to the 1950s, Gulf Station supplied produce to gold miners of the district. Join Alan, who is one of the last few direct descendants of Agnes and William Bell, for an informative talk about Gulf Station and the stories …
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Tales from the Grave
Boronia Library 7 Park Cres, BoroniaHave you ever looked at a grave and wondered who the person interred there was? What was their life like? What was their story? Or did they do something incredible? Join our family history team to discover the stories of some people that are buried beneath the headstones in some of Australia's graveyards and cemeteries. …
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