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Have you checked out the Melbourne Writers Festival program yet? Lots of history-themed writers coming to Melbourne in May.
mwf.com.au/program

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Oral History for the Future: Preservation and Accessibility How to preserve oral history interviews so they're accessible in 100 years. Half-day online workshop presented by Alistair Thomson.

Oral History Victoria presents Oral History for the Future: Preservation and Accessibility. Friday, 13 March, 9:30am - 1pm (Online). Fees apply.

events.humanitix.com/oral_history...

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The PHA (Vic & Tas) wish to publicly congratulate Victoria's First Peoples' Assembly, Victorian Parliament and generations of advocates and activists who contributed to Victoria’s Treaty.

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Announcement graphic featuring professional headshot of Dr Steven Cooke in dark blazer against blue background. Text reads 'Executive Appointment - Dr Steven Cooke' announcing his appointment as new Executive Director of Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Orange accent stripe and RHSV logo included.

Announcement graphic featuring professional headshot of Dr Steven Cooke in dark blazer against blue background. Text reads 'Executive Appointment - Dr Steven Cooke' announcing his appointment as new Executive Director of Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Orange accent stripe and RHSV logo included.

Please join us in welcoming Steven Cooke as the new Executive Director to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

Dr Cooke brings to this role many years of experience in the cultural heritage field and we are looking forward to working with him.

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Book cover for 'Victoria: Suffering to Statehood' by Michael P. Rucker. Features row of historical Australian flags including Union Jack and colonial flags at top. Main image shows historical painting of early Melbourne settlement with coffee and tea shop building in foreground, sailing ship, horse-drawn cart, and colonial buildings in background. Orange header and dark footer frame the historical illustration.

Book cover for 'Victoria: Suffering to Statehood' by Michael P. Rucker. Features row of historical Australian flags including Union Jack and colonial flags at top. Main image shows historical painting of early Melbourne settlement with coffee and tea shop building in foreground, sailing ship, horse-drawn cart, and colonial buildings in background. Orange header and dark footer frame the historical illustration.

Join us to celebrate the publication of Victoria – Suffering to Statehood by Michael Rucker

October 15, 5:30-7:00 PM | 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne

RSVP at www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-victor...

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Professor Andrew May standing at a lectern and talking to a crowd of people.

Professor Andrew May standing at a lectern and talking to a crowd of people.

Author Fiona Gatt standing at a lectern and talking to a crowd of people.

Author Fiona Gatt standing at a lectern and talking to a crowd of people.

Did you know North Melbourne was called Hotham from 1859 to 1887? Just one of many fascinating details in Fiona Gatt's new book "Old North Melbourne".

We were thrilled to host the launch last week, with Professor Andrew May introducing the author.

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History Month 2025 promotional poster with retro sunburst design in pink, teal, and gold radiating from central circular badge reading '1-31 October History Month 2025'. Tagline 'Between Birth & Death Lies History' appears above website historymonth.org.au. Bottom features black and white vintage photograph of people relaxing on a beach.

History Month 2025 promotional poster with retro sunburst design in pink, teal, and gold radiating from central circular badge reading '1-31 October History Month 2025'. Tagline 'Between Birth & Death Lies History' appears above website historymonth.org.au. Bottom features black and white vintage photograph of people relaxing on a beach.

I'm so excited to finally be able to say it: Happy History Month to all who celebrate!

If you haven't already, today is the perfect day to head to https://historymonth.org.au/events-calendar/ to find fantastic history events happening near you.

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See you at Victorian History Month in two weeks time at the PMI Library! I will have stand where you can find out about my upcoming talks and book about David Syme's tomb

www.setken.com/amonumentale...

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PHA NSW/ACT presents: History on the Radio
PHA NSW/ACT presents: History on the Radio YouTube video by Professional Historians Australia

History on the Radio: Crafting History for Audio Audiences is now available on YouTube!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpKa...

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Open House Melbourne Weekend 2025 | Open House Melbourne

The Open House Melbourne program is now live! Enjoy walking tours around some of Melbourne's most iconic properties on the weekend of 26-27 July.

openhousemelbourne.org/open-house-m...

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Protesting the Vietnam War and National Service Talk - Royal Historical Society of Victoria During the Vietnam War, a huge national protest movement grew around the conscription of young Australians ordered to fight in the contentious war. In Victoria, many women were at the forefront of the...

Protesting the Vietnam War and National Service Talk
Thursday, 26 June at 6 pm, Library at the Dock
Discover this pivotal moment in Australian history in a talk by historian and podcaster Alexandra Pierce.

www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/protes...

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Today marks 81 years since D-Day - Operation Overlord. Over 150,000 Allied forces, including 3,300+ Australians, launched history's largest seaborne invasion. This 1941 air raid pamphlet reminds us of home front fears. We honour those who sacrificed all. #DDay #HistoryVictoria #MilitaryHistory

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How a dogged researcher tracked down the original Sentimental Bloke – and found a different man to C.J. Dennis’s loveable larrikin After more than 100 years, the mystery of the man who inspired this famous comic verse novel has been solved.

Discover the fascinating search for the man who inspired behind Australia's beloved character, C.J. Dennis's The Sentimental Bloke: theconversation.com/how-a-dogged... #HistoryVictoria #AusLit

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Hello Bluesky! 👋 We’re the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, sharing Victoria’s local stories since 1909. Expect vintage photos, upcoming events, and tales plucked from the pages of history. What local history questions have you always wondered about? #HistoryVictoria

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Writing History with Pre-Loved Objects Writing History with Pre-Loved Objects

How can we connect with the past by connecting with things we hold, revere and love? PHA Member Dr Nadia Rhook is hosting "Writing History with Pre-Loved Objects".

Saturday, 14 June, 12pm - 3pm (online event)
events.humanitix.com/writing-hist...

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How to Record a Painful History PMI Victorian History Library, 39 Saint Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 AU - Tuesday, 15 Apr 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm AEST

Join Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and Marguerita Stephens at the PMI Victorian History Library as they share their experience of creating their ground-breaking work “Years of Terror: Banbu-deen: Kulin & Colonists at Port Phillip 1835-1851.”

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Have you joined the Westshore Memories Community on Facebook yet? Over 1.6K members and growing. Join today! www.facebook.com/share/g/18i4... #yyj #victoria #victoriabc #historyvictoria #yyjhistory

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David receiving the prize from the History Council of Victoria.

David receiving the prize from the History Council of Victoria.

Congratulations to our esteemed member Dr David Waldron for winning the Jane Hansen Prize for History Advocacy in Victoria!

And for being our first follower 😀

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