We'll be discussing the history of the Melbourne Cup. From Phar Lap to Makybe Diva, discover the fascinating story of how the Melbourne Cup began in 1861 and grew into 'the race that stops a nation.' This talk explores legendary winners and how the Cup evolved from a local contest into a world-renowned international event. …
Join us for an interesting presentation of the history of Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building. We’ll travel from the International Exhibition of 1880 to the opening of Australia’s first federal parliament, through to the modern day. You will also learn of a fascinating local connection with Richmond. Afternoon tea included.
The next talk in their series on Richmond's villages will take Chris McConville and Robert Pascoe into the half-forgotten world of the Richmond Irish. The first Irish in Richmond were the Anglo-Irish who settled Richmond Hill, in streets like The Vaucluse and Erin Street, in the colonial era. They were followed by the working-class Catholic …
