HERstory: Women of the Mornington Peninsula
2025-04-12 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington, Victoria, 3931, Australia
HERstory: Women of the Mornington Peninsula is a collaborative project with the Mornington Peninsula Local History Network, fostering a shared commitment to uncovering and celebrating the
rich histories of local women. This initiative transforms public space into a canvas that honours and celebrates the vital contributions of women in shaping the cultural, social, and historical identity of our Peninsula.
What: Public Art – A visual photographic story. Where: Mornington Shire Building (2 Queen Street, Mornington). Cost: Free. Exhibition runs from Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, June 8.
HERstory FREE talk series – Recognising the International Women’s Day 2025 theme, March Forward.
Venue – Mornington Library 11.00 am (light morning tea served at 10.30am).
Saturday, March 8, 2025 – Monica Cronin, Historian and Curator – Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History
Saturday, April 12 – Jean Rotherham, Dromana and District Historical Society – The Monster Petition: Voices for Change in 1891
Saturday, May 10 – Cate Cox, Rye Historical Society – Lila Rowley: A Legacy of Strength and Service

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Tips & Tricks for German & Italian Ancestry - Speaker: Susie Zada
2025-06-14 01:30 - 15:30 | Frankston South Community Hub, 55 Towerhill Road, Frankston South, Victoria, 3199, Australia
Join the Mornington Peninsula Family History Society on June 14, 2025 for guest speaker Susie Zada – European Research: Tips and Tricks for German and Italian Ancestry.
Library open at 12 noon; talk at 1.30pm. Afternoon tea provided. Venue: Frankston South Community Hub, 55 Towerhill Road, Frankston
Members $6.00; Non members $15.00. Enquiries: 9783 7058 www.mpfhs.org

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Dromana and District Historical Society talk - Local Guest Houses
2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Dromana Museum, Old Shire Offices, 359a Point Nepean Road, Dromana, Victoria, 3936, Australia
Dromana and District Historical Society and Southern Peninsula U3A invite you to their talk – Guest Houses of the Local Area, presented by Jean Rotherham.
When: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10.00am. Where: Sandy Christie Room 8, Old Shire Offices, 359A Point Nepean Road, Dromana.
U3A Members book through Southern Peninsula U3A.
Dromana and District Historical Society Members and Guests RSVP by July 11 to dromanahs@gmail.com or 0408 325 603.

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Narre Warren & District Family History Group - Discovery Day 2025
2025-08-21 10:00 - 15:30 | 110 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
The Narre Warren & District Family History Group invite you to their Discovery Day 2025. A day of Family History discoveries.
10.00 am – 3.30 pm, Thursday, August 21, 2025. Venue – NWDFHG rooms, 110 High Street, Berwick.
10.00 am – Crime & punishment. Discover how police and court records, victim and witness statements, descriptions and photographs can expand a story.
11.00 am – Occupations & work. What can you find out about people’s careers using occupational registers? How do you find those obsolete occupations? Answers to these questions, and more on occupations.
Lunch: BYO (tea & coffee available)
1.00 pm – Old magazines & newsletters. The ads may be out of date but the information is still relevant, yet few people take the time to look.
2.00 pm – Project team. A hands on session with the Project Team covering scanning, photo manipulation and file types. Here’s your chance to discover their secrets.
Come to any or all sessions on the day. Bookings appreciated but not essential.
For more information or bookings: Lynne 0413 182 551 or research.officer@nwfhg.org.au

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Dromana Historical Society - Red Hill’s Little Italy
2025-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Dromana Museum, Old Shire Offices, 359a Point Nepean Road, Dromana, Victoria, 3936, Australia
Dromana Historical Society invite you to their talk – Red Hill’s Little Italy, with guest speaker Tess Clarke.
When: Tuesday. September 16, 2025 at 10.00am. Where: Sandy Christie Room 8, Old Shire Offices 359A Point Nepean Road, Dromana.
RSVP by September 12 to dromanahs@gmail.com

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Talk- Researching convicts and those who travelled with them
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 | 110 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
Narre Warren & District Family History Group invite you to a talk – Researching convicts and those who travelled with them presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the NWDFHG.
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11.00am. Venue: 110 High Street, Berwick. Cost: Free for members – Gold coin donation for visitors. All welcome.
More information – secretary@nwfhg.org.au

Talk - You can learn a lot in a Cemetery ... and be misled
2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Pakenham Library, cr Henry and John Streets, Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
Join Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the Narre Warren and District Family History Group, at her talk – You can learn a lot in a Cemetery … and be misled. Learn about the ways that cemeteries can help (and hinder) your family history research.
When: Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10.00am. Where: Pakenham Library, cr Henry and John Streets, Pakenham.
Free but bookings preferred https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/you-can-learn-a-lot-in-a-cemetery-and-be-misled-pakenham-library-tickets-1599172952349?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Talk: History of the drainage and settlement of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp
2025-10-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Mallow House Museum, 325 Rossiter Road, cr Henry Street, Koo-Wee-Rup, Victoria, 3981, Australia
Discover the history of the drainage of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp, the largest Swamp reclamation project in Victoria; hear about the life of the settlers on the newly drained swamp, the many floods and Carlo Catani, the Public Works Department engineer who oversaw much of the work. Talk presented by Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
The same talk is presented on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 1.30pm AND Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11.00am.
Venue: Mallow House, Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society Museum, 325 Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup. Free, but please book, light refreshments provided. More information and bookings – Heather Arnold kooweerupswamphistsoc@gmail.com
These events are part of the 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival.

Talk: History of the drainage and settlement of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Mallow House Museum, 325 Rossiter Road, cr Henry Street, Koo-Wee-Rup, Victoria, 3981, Australia
Discover the history of the drainage of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp, the largest Swamp reclamation project in Victoria; hear about the life of the settlers on the newly drained swamp, the many floods and Carlo Catani, the Public Works Department engineer who oversaw much of the work. Talk presented by Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
The same talk is presented on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 1.30pm AND Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11.00am.
Venue: Mallow House, Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society Museum, 325 Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup. Free, but please book, light refreshments provided. More information and bookings – Heather Arnold kooweerupswamphistsoc@gmail.com
This event is part of the 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival.

Talk - Ancestry.com: an eclectic look at some of the interesting databases
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | 110 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
Narre Warren & District Family History Group invite you to a talk – Ancestry.com: an eclectic look at some of the interesting databases presented by Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
When: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11.00am. Venue: 110 High Street, Berwick. Cost: Free for members – Gold coin donation for visitors. All welcome.
More information – secretary@nwfhg.org.au

Talk - Researching Military Ancestors with emphasis on World War 2
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | 110 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
Narre Warren & District Family History Group invite you to a talk – Researching Military Ancestors with emphasis on the Second World War presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the NWDFHG.
When: Thursday, November 20 2025 at 11.00am. Venue: 110 High Street, Berwick. Cost: Free for members – Gold coin donation for visitors. All welcome.
More information – secretary@nwfhg.org.au

Wonthaggi - 15 Minutes of History - Wonthaggi Cordial Factories
2026-01-03 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi and District Historical Society presents – 15 Minutes of History. A series of talks held at the Railway Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi. Time: 11.30am to 12 noon, January 3rd to January 11th, 2026. Free, All welcome.
Saturday, January 3rd – Wonthaggi Cordial Factories
Sunday, January 4th – Childhood memories of living in a shop in McBride Avenue
Monday, January 5th – Wonthaggi Ski Club
Tuesday, January 6th – Wonthaggi State Coal Mine: An overview of mines and mining operations
Wednesday, January 7th – The Amazon Shipwreck
Thursday, January 8th – Seed collecting, Wonthaggi Wetlands: A legacy of our mining history
Friday, January 9th – Wonthaggi’s First Fitness Club – ”The Wonderful World of Weights”
Saturday, January 10th – Bunurong Coast: Our underwater world
Sunday, January 11th – Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman

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Wonthaggi - 15 Minutes of History - McBride Avenue childhood memories
2026-01-04 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi and District Historical Society presents – 15 Minutes of History. A series of talks held at the Railway Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi. Time: 11.30am to 12 noon, January 3rd to January 11th, 2026. Free, All welcome.
Sunday, January 4th – Childhood memories of living in a shop in McBride Avenue
Monday, January 5th – Wonthaggi Ski Club
Tuesday, January 6th – Wonthaggi State Coal Mine: An overview of mines and mining operations
Wednesday, January 7th – The Amazon Shipwreck
Thursday, January 8th – Seed collecting, Wonthaggi Wetlands: A legacy of our mining history
Friday, January 9th – Wonthaggi’s First Fitness Club – ”The Wonderful World of Weights”
Saturday, January 10th – Bunurong Coast: Our underwater world
Sunday, January 11th – Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman

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Wonthaggi - 15 Minutes of History - Wonthaggi Ski Club
2026-01-05 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi and District Historical Society presents – 15 Minutes of History. A series of talks held at the Railway Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi. Time: 11.30am to 12 noon, January 3rd to January 11th, 2026. Free, All welcome.
Monday, January 5th – Wonthaggi Ski Club
Tuesday, January 6th – Wonthaggi State Coal Mine: An overview of mines and mining operations
Wednesday, January 7th – The Amazon Shipwreck
Thursday, January 8th – Seed collecting, Wonthaggi Wetlands: A legacy of our mining history
Friday, January 9th – Wonthaggi’s First Fitness Club – ”The Wonderful World of Weights”
Saturday, January 10th – Bunurong Coast: Our underwater world
Sunday, January 11th – Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman

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Wonthaggi - 15 Minutes of History - State Coal Mine: An overview
2026-01-06 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi and District Historical Society presents – 15 Minutes of History. A series of talks held at the Railway Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi. Time: 11.30am to 12 noon, January 3rd to January 11th, 2026. Free, All welcome.
Tuesday, January 6th – Wonthaggi State Coal Mine: An overview of mines and mining operations
Wednesday, January 7th – The Amazon Shipwreck
Thursday, January 8th – Seed collecting, Wonthaggi Wetlands: A legacy of our mining history
Friday, January 9th – Wonthaggi’s First Fitness Club – ”The Wonderful World of Weights”
Saturday, January 10th – Bunurong Coast: Our underwater world
Sunday, January 11th – Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman

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Wonthaggi - 15 Minutes of History - The Amazon Shipwreck
2026-01-07 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi and District Historical Society presents – 15 Minutes of History. A series of talks held at the Railway Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi. Time: 11.30am to 12 noon, January 3rd to January 11th, 2026. Free, All welcome.
Wednesday, January 7th – The Amazon Shipwreck
Thursday, January 8th – Seed collecting, Wonthaggi Wetlands: A legacy of our mining history
Friday, January 9th – Wonthaggi’s First Fitness Club – ”The Wonderful World of Weights”
Saturday, January 10th – Bunurong Coast: Our underwater world
Sunday, January 11th – Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman

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Wonthaggi - 15 Minutes of History - Seed collecting, Wonthaggi Wetlands
2026-01-08 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi and District Historical Society presents – 15 Minutes of History. A series of talks held at the Railway Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi. Time: 11.30am to 12 noon, January 3rd to January 11th, 2026. Free, All welcome.
Thursday, January 8th – Seed collecting, Wonthaggi Wetlands: A legacy of our mining history
Friday, January 9th – Wonthaggi’s First Fitness Club – ”The Wonderful World of Weights”
Saturday, January 10th – Bunurong Coast: Our underwater world
Sunday, January 11th – Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman

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Wonthaggi - 15 Minutes of History - Wonthaggi's First Fitness Club
2026-01-09 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi and District Historical Society presents – 15 Minutes of History. A series of talks held at the Railway Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi. Time: 11.30am to 12 noon, January 3rd to January 11th, 2026. Free, All welcome.
Friday, January 9th – Wonthaggi’s First Fitness Club – ”The Wonderful World of Weights”
Saturday, January 10th – Bunurong Coast: Our underwater world
Sunday, January 11th – Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman

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Wonthaggi - 15 Minutes of History - Bunurong Coast
2026-01-10 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi and District Historical Society presents – 15 Minutes of History. A series of talks held at the Railway Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi. Time: 11.30am to 12 noon, January 3rd to January 11th, 2026. Free, All welcome.
Saturday, January 10th – Bunurong Coast: Our underwater world
Sunday, January 11th – Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman

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Wonthaggi - 15 Minutes of History - Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman
2026-01-11 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi and District Historical Society presents – 15 Minutes of History. A series of talks held at the Railway Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi. Time: 11.30am to 12 noon, January 3rd to January 11th, 2026. Free, All welcome.
The last event for the series –
Sunday, January 11th – Wonthaggi’s Internationally Famous Axeman

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