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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for History Month 2026
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DTSTART:20260404T160000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T122527
CREATED:20260927T083223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T083223Z
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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:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T122527
CREATED:20260927T072219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T072219Z
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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:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T122527
CREATED:20260927T094350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T094350Z
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SUMMARY:Edna Walling
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:20261016T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T122527
CREATED:20260927T073448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T073448Z
UID:12037-1792159200-1792162800@historymonth.org.au
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/staff/bookings?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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T122527
CREATED:20260927T095126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T095126Z
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SUMMARY:Rowville’s Italian Prisoners of War
DESCRIPTION:In March 1946\, the war was over. \nThe Italian prisoners of war who had been interned in camps around Australia and were waiting to be returned home. \nJoin local author Darren Arnott as he shares his discoveries about the Rowville Camp. \nAllegations of assaults\, reckless firing of weapons\, drunkenness\, stolen goods and possible murder. \nDarren will have copies of his book “No regard for the truth” for sale. \nBookings Essential. Secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=81628
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/rowvilles-italian-prisoners-of-war/
LOCATION:Knox Library – Ngarrgoo\, 425 Burwood Hwy\, Wantirna South\, VIC\, 3152\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T103000
DTSTAMP:20261002T122527
CREATED:20260927T101012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T101012Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T163000
DTSTAMP:20261002T122527
CREATED:20260927T082514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T082514Z
UID:12040-1792767600-1792773000@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Trove Newspaper Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to 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. Ensure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82256
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/trove-newspaper-hands-on-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Ferntree Gully Library\, 1010 Burwood Hwy\, Ferntree Gully\, VIC\, 3156\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T122527
CREATED:20260927T102647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T102712Z
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SUMMARY:From Pilgrim to Piper
DESCRIPTION: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. Iain will have his book “from Pilgrim to Piper” for sale on the day (cash only). \nBookings Essential – secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=83315
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/from-pilgrim-to-piper/
LOCATION:Bayswater Library\, 7-13 High St\, Bayswater\, VIC\, 3153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T122527
CREATED:20260927T082110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T103011Z
UID:12042-1793196000-1793199600@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:History of the Flagstaff Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBookings Essential. Secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=81389
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/history-of-the-flagstaff-gardens/
LOCATION:Rowville Library\, Stud Park Shopping Centre\, Stud Rd\, Rowville\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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