Join local author Chris Holyday at Stirling Libraries – Karrinyup to hear about Margaret Forrest’s fascinating life! The story of Margaret's life helps to integrate Westralian and National history, as well as draws attention to the conspicuous lack of female portraits in Australian historiography.
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We’re surrounded by objects, but have you thought about how important these things are in your life? Do you have a few favourite things you absolutely can’t live without? What about others in your family? Are they important for what they do, or what they represent?
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William Cooper- An Aboriginal Life Story presentation by Bain Atwood
William Cooper's passionate struggle against the dispossession of Aboriginal people and the denial of their rights and his heroic fight for them to become citizens in their own country has been widely commemorated and celebrated.
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Connecting to the past through story writing with Josephine Taylor
Have you been wanting to connect with your past through story or memoir, but never quite got there? Get inspired and get writing in this enjoyable and practical three-part writing program with writer Josephine Taylor.
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Return to the Hunter with Scott Bevan
Join us as part of Heritage Festival and in honour of the Singleton Public Library building's 20th anniversary, as we host Scott Bevan to speak about his new book, Return to the Hunter.
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Open House at La Trobe’s Cottage
Learn about the La Trobe Family's life in early Melbourne, in their simple yet elegant prefabricated cottage surrounded by a delightful garden.
Polly Woodside Open Day
After travelling 1.5 million miles across the globe, the Polly Woodside now welcomes you aboard! Built in Belfast in 1885, the three-masted cargo vessel carried coal and wheat between England and South America. You can join the crew, come aboard for a tour of the ship and discover what life was like on a tall ship sailing the seven seas.
Connect the dots – The Levinys in Castlemaine
Explore the connections of the artistic Leviny family to the places that were significant to their lives and loves in Castlemaine, in a brand new walking or driving tour. Come for a Mother's Day afternoon tea and discover their artistic connections or attend a life drawing class.
More than a soldier: Life stories from World War I
Acclaimed historian, biographer and speaker Ross McMullin presents his most recent publication Life So Full of Promise. This is his second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of World War I, and it features another collection of inter-woven stories set in that defining era.
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More than a soldier: Life stories from World War I
Acclaimed historian, biographer and speaker Ross McMullin presents his most recent publication Life So Full of Promise. This is his second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of World War I, and it features another collection of inter-woven stories set in that defining era.
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More than a soldier: Life stories from World War I
Acclaimed historian, biographer and speaker Ross McMullin presents his most recent publication Life So Full of Promise. This is his second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of World War I, and it features another collection of inter-woven stories set in that defining era.
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Still Life Sketching in the Gallery
Come join us for a relaxed still life sketching session in the gallery. Sketch with others, be inspired by the exhibition on display in a charming 1890s manse. Bring your own materials (hard back sketch book preferred) and enjoy some creative time in good company.
Harvey Museum
Harvey Museum is located in the old 1936 Railway Station. It's claim to fame is being depicted as Subiaco Railway Station in the film "A Fortunate Life" by AB Facey. This old building houses many historical collections and memorabilia of the pioneers in the districts of the Shire of Harvey.
Unearthing the Forgotten Architect of Sydney’s North Shore: Edward Skelton Garton
Hear from citizen heritage sleuths who uncovered an important contributor to North Shore development, the long-forgotten architect, E.S. Garton. They diligently connected the incredible jigsaw pieces that spanned decades of Garton’s life that ultimately reconnected history with local heritage.
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The Life of a Lighthouse Keepers Assistant
Join John Harrison as he imaginatively reincarnates the character of his great great Grandfather George Swanston, a Lighthouse Keepers Assistant on Warrnambool’s Middle island between 1861 and 1864.
Connections with the Perth Hills Pioneer Days
At opportunity to explore the heritage of the early settlers in the Perth Hills. The Village has twelve pioneer and early settler's buildings, with the 1905 School, 1898 McCullagh Cottage and the 118 Locomotive. Children's activities are available at weekends. Group bookings essential.
Tall Ship Restoration Docklands
Take a tour Behind the Scenes of the Restoration of a 1903 Australian built wooden 3 masted tall ship. Learn about her 120 year history and the new role Alma will play in providing Youth Sail Training once complete.
Goldfields heritage festival tour
Embark on a journey through time with our 45-minute Australian Heritage Festival Tours at the Museum of the Goldfields.
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Enjoying Our Waterfront Exhibition
See how leisure time by the sea has changed, and sometimes stayed the same, over the many years that people have been Enjoying Our Waterfront: Since Forever
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Collins Street Characters and Connections Walking Tour
Join me for a walk down Collins Street starting from the top end at the former Treasury as we uncover colourful characters and their Collins Street connections. Be fascinated as you are introduced to these characters and discover their stories linking people and places to the sites we visit.
Transformations: Art of the Scott Sisters
Uncover the captivating story of two extraordinary women, Helena and Harriet Scott, whose love of nature and tremendous skill in rendering its beauty enabled them to distinguish themselves amid the male-dominated world of 19th century science. An exhibition produced by the Australian Museum.
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