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SUMMARY:Tales from the Grave
DESCRIPTION:Have 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. Bookings essential
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/tales-from-the-grave/
LOCATION:Boronia Library\, 7 Park Cres\, Boronia\, VIC\, 3155\, Australia
CATEGORIES:City of Knox
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cemetery.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T140000
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SUMMARY:The Bell Family Of Gulf Station
DESCRIPTION:Scottish 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.\nJoin 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 of the Bell family. Bookings essential\nAlan will have his book ‘The Bells of Gulf Station : pioneer farmers in the Yarra Valley 1850-1950’ for sale on the day. Books are $22 each. Cash only \n 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-bell-family-of-gulf-station/
LOCATION:Montrose Library\, 935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd\, Montrose\, VIC\, 3765\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Yarra Ranges
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T100000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour of Melba Park
DESCRIPTION:Created 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.\nPresident of the Lilydale and District Historical Society\, Maria McCarthy is our tour guide for this fascinating walking tour of Melba Park.\nJoin Maria to learn about the history of this iconic park as well as some wonderful stories associated with significant trees\, the gates\, the surrounding buildings and much more. Bookings essential\nPlease note: this is a walking tour which will be approximately 1 hour in length. There maybe some uneven surfaces and steps.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/walking-tour-of-melba-park/
LOCATION:Lilydale Library\, Box Hill Institute Lilydale Campus\, Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale\, VIC\, 3140\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Yarra Ranges
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T150000
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SUMMARY:‘Princess for a day’: the wedding dress in Victoria\, 1840-2024
DESCRIPTION:A 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 Victoria\, with some surprising results. Bookings essential. \nWedding dresses are welcome to be brought along to the talk.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/princess-for-a-day-the-wedding-dress-in-victoria-1840-2024/
LOCATION:Rowville Library\, Stud Park Shopping Centre\, Stud Rd\, Rowville\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:City of Knox
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T153000
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SUMMARY:Historical Buildings of Knox
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 have stood the test of time. Bookings essential.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/historical-buildings-of-knox/
LOCATION:Miller’s Homestead\, Dorrigo Dr & Melrose Ct\, Boronia\, VIC\, 3155\, Australia
CATEGORIES:City of Knox
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Millers.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251014T104500
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SUMMARY:Family and Local History: You can’t have one without the other
DESCRIPTION:Local 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
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/family-and-local-history-you-cant-have-one-without-the-other/
LOCATION:Mooroolbark Library\, 7 Station St\, Mooroolbark\, VIC\, 3138\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Mooroolbark
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251010T150000
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SUMMARY:Dame Nellie Melba
DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba was Australia’s earliest and much loved Opera Singer.\nJoin us for a biographical journey into her life and achievements.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/dame-nellie-melba/
LOCATION:Lilydale Library\, Box Hill Institute Lilydale Campus\, Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale\, VIC\, 3140\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Yarra Ranges
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