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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T100000
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SUMMARY:Historic Chelsea Court House opening
DESCRIPTION:The Chelsea and District Historical Society is proud to open the Chelsea Court House to the general public as part of the Australian Heritage Festival.\n\n\n\n\n\nChelsea Court House was listed on the State Heritage Register in 1990 for its architectural and historic significance as an outstanding example of a suburban court house of its era\, designed in a sophisticated neo-classical style\, and as an important community landmark\, it opened in 1929. The Court House has recently been renovated with attention to historical detail to reflect its past as a functioning part of the Magistrates Court of Victoria. Until it closed in 1989\, the Chelsea court heard cases from different jurisdictions including criminal\, civil\, licensing\, adoption and family law matters. The Chelsea Court House is a showpiece of the era and its architectural beauty\, and also a landmark building of great significance to our community history.\nWhere – Chelsea Court House\, 6 The Strand\, Chelsea.  When – May 17 and 18\, 2025\, from 10.00am to 3.00pm on both days. Free. All welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick on image to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/historic-chelsea-court-house-opening
LOCATION:Chelsea Court House\, 6 The Strand\, Chelsea\, Victoria\, 3196\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Heritage Festival Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
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UID:5347-1747490400-1747497600@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:NWDFHG meeting - the history of the Tulliallan property\, Cranbourne
DESCRIPTION:The Narre Warren & District Family History Group invite you to their meeting where the Guest Speaker is Heather Arnold who will talk on the Tulliallan property\, Clyde Road\, Cranbourne and some of the interesting people who lived there including Benjamin Rossiter\, Stratford Strettle\, James Gibb and Faris Palfreyman who collected Rolls Royce motor cars. \nWhen: Saturday\, May 17\, 2025 at 2.00pm. \nWhere: Lorraine Taylor Research Room\, 110 High Street\, Berwick  (behind the Berwick Neighbourhood House and the Berwick Masonic Lodge). Entry fee is $5 to cover expenses for supper\, speakers\, and other meeting operating costs. More information – secretary@nwfhg.org.au
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/nwdfhg-meeting-the-history-of-the-tulliallan-property-cranbourne
LOCATION:110 High Street\, Berwick\, Victoria\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T033209Z
UID:5285-1747562400-1747569600@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Indomitable Women – Pakenham Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Narre Warren & District Family History Group present  – Indomitable Women – Pakenham Cemetery Tour.\nIt has been ten years since they remembered twenty-five women who shaped the local community of Pakenham. Join them on a tour of the Pakenham Cemetery as they retell the stories of these women\, who came from all walks of life. Among the graves to be visited are those of Shire Secretary\, Beatrice Thomas; Margaret Gordon\, who died when her cart capsized; six publicans; Polly Smith\, who died aged 107 in 1989; Susannah Thompson\, who died in childbirth after being administered too much opium; Alison and Kerry Medwin\, who lost their lives in the Ash Wednesday Bushfires at Upper Beaconsfield in 1983; and indigenous woman Lucy Pepper\, who was denied her wish to be buried near her father at Lake Tyers\, Gippsland. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\, at 10.00 am. Where: Pakenham Cemetery\, Corner of Cemetery Road and Thewlis Road Pakenham.\nCost: $10\, Children free. Bookings Required: cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au  OR Jane  – 0412 084 671 \n \nClick on Images to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/indomitable-women-pakenham-cemetery-tour
LOCATION:Pakenham Cemetery\, Thewlis Road\, Pakenham\, Victoria\, 3810\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cemetery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250501T045930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T104001Z
UID:5369-1747562400-1747580400@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Historic Chelsea Courthouse opening
DESCRIPTION:The Chelsea and District Historical Society is proud to open the Chelsea Court House to the general public as part of the Australian Heritage Festival.\n\n\n\n\n\nChelsea Court House was listed on the State Heritage Register in 1990 for its architectural and historic significance as an outstanding example of a suburban court house of its era\, designed in a sophisticated neo-classical style\, and as an important community landmark\, it opened in 1929. The Court House has recently been renovated with attention to historical detail to reflect its past as a functioning part of the Magistrates Court of Victoria. Until it closed in 1989\, the Chelsea court heard cases from different jurisdictions including criminal\, civil\, licensing\, adoption and family law matters. The Chelsea Court House is a showpiece of the era and its architectural beauty\, and also a landmark building of great significance to our community history.\nWhere – Chelsea Court House\, 6 The Strand\, Chelsea.  When – May 17 and 18\, 2025\, from 10.00am to 3.00pm on both days. Free. All welcome\n\n\n\n\nClick on image to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/historic-chelsea-courthouse-opening
LOCATION:Chelsea Court House\, 6 The Strand\, Chelsea\, Victoria\, 3196\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Heritage Festival Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250428T083503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T083751Z
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SUMMARY:Jump into the past at the Nobelius Heritage Park
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Australian Heritage Festival 2025\, join the Emerald Museum and Nobelius Heritage Park for a day of Children’s games. Jump into the past with hopscotch\, quoits\, marbles\, hoops and more. \nWhen: Sunday May 18\, 2025. Time: drop in from 11.00 am – 4.00 pm.  Where: Nobelius Heritage Park\, 5 Crichton Road\, Emerald. Free Event/ \nMore information: enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au  or (03) 5968 2152. www.emeraldmuseum.org.au \n \nClick on image to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/jump-into-the-past-at-the-nobelius-heritage-park
LOCATION:Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum\, 5 Crichton Road\, Emerald\, Victoria\, 3782\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Heritage Festival Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T111500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250428T074255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T083655Z
UID:5335-1747566900-1747570500@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Nobelius Heritage Park Guided Walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Museum for a guided walking tour of the gorgeous Nobelius Heritage Park. Envision what the Nobelius Heritage Park looked like when it was home to the largest fruit and ornamental tree exporter in the southern hemisphere\, the Gembrook or “Nobelius” Nurseries. Discover trees and flowering foliage propagated by ground breaking horticulturalist\, Carl Axel\nNobelius. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 18  2025\, 11.15am – 12.15pm. Where: Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Road\, Emerald. Cost: Free \nBookings are recommended via the QR code (see flyer)\, or online at https://nobeliusheritagewalk.eventbrite.com\nMore information: enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au  or (03) 5968 2152. www.emeraldmuseum.org.au \n \nClick on image to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/nobelius-heritage-park-guided-walking-tour
LOCATION:Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum\, 5 Crichton Road\, Emerald\, Victoria\, 3782\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250428T085307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T105453Z
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SUMMARY:SEHA General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The SEHA General meeting will be held on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025 at 1.30pm.  Venue: Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society Museum\, 325 Rossiter Road (cr Henry Street)\, Koo Wee Rup. Parking at rear. \nLunch (at own cost) will be at the Royal Hotel\, Station Street\, Koo Wee Rup at 12 noon https://www.royalhotelkwr.com.au/ \nMore information and lunch bookings – Heather Arnold – harnold@dcsi.net.au
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/seha-general-meeting-5
LOCATION:Mallow House Museum\, 325 Rossiter Road\, cr Henry Street\, Koo-Wee-Rup\, Victoria\, 3981\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Historical Association":MAILTO:southeasternhistorical@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250416T023328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T023656Z
UID:5328-1748174400-1748185200@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society  Annual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society Annual Luncheon. Theme: From The Netherlands to Koo Wee Rup – Members of the Dutch community will talk about their life in Holland and Koo Wee Rup. \nWhen – Sunday\, May 25\, 2025 at 12 noon. Where -Tooradin & District Sports Club\, Recreation Reserve\, Tooradin. \nCost – $30.00 per head. Drinks at bar prices. \nRSVP\, including any special dietary requirements\, by May 18\, 2025 to Heather Arnold – 0407 521 637    harnold@dcsi.net.au \n \nClick on image to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/koo-wee-rup-swamp-historical-society-annual-luncheon-4
LOCATION:Tooradin & District Sports Club\, South Gippsland Highway\, Tooradin\, Victoria\, 3980\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner
ORGANIZER;CN="Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society":MAILTO:kooweerupswamphistsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250517T083551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T083551Z
UID:5426-1748179800-1748185200@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Tyabb-Hastings Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hastings-Western Port Historical Society  will be holding an information afternoon exploring the gravesites and stories of pioneers and local people resting at the Tyabb-Hastings Cemetery\, Cemetery Road\, Hastings. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 25 at 1.30pm weather permitting. For more information – 0490 132 011. $10 payable on the day\, cash only. \n \nClick of flyer to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/tyabb-hastings-cemetery-walk
LOCATION:Tyabb-Hastings Cemetery\, Cemetery Road\, Hastings\, Victoria\, 3195\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cemetery Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Hastings Western Port Historical Society":MAILTO:hwphs@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250416T022924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T085827Z
UID:5326-1748179800-1748187000@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery - Military Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Cheltenham Cemeteries for their first tour of 2025\, at the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery. This will be a  A Military Tour and you will hear about some of the moving sacrifices that were made by ordinary people and insights into the lives of some of the soldiers. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 25\, 2025 at 1.30pm. Please meet just inside the Gate at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery\, Charman Road\, Cheltenham. Cost: Members: $12\, Non members: $15.\nRefreshments provided. The tour will proceed come rain\, hail or shine; so come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Bring a brolly if you are concerned about the sun or rain.\nBookings required: info@focrc.org or call 9497 1318 \n \nClick on image to enlarge \n 
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/cheltenham-pioneer-cemetery-military-tour
LOCATION:Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery\, Charman Road\, Cheltenham\, Victoria\, 3192\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cemetery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250329T080215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T080215Z
UID:5323-1748181600-1748188800@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Brighton General Cemetery walk - Law Week: Mishap or Murder
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brighton Cemetorians for  a Cemetery walk to celebrate Law Week – Mishap or Murder. Was the Doctors intentions well meant or were his actions more sinister? Or the Neighbourhood dispute that turned deadly. Come and listen to these and other fascinating stories and the decided was it a Mishap or was it Murder. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 25\, 2025 at 2.00pm. Where: Brighton General Cemetery\, Corner North Road & Hawthorn Road\, Caulfield South. Meet at the front gate (North Road gate) for a 2.00pm start. \nBookings are essential – ring Lois on 9558 4248. Cost: $15 per person [cash] \n 
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/brighton-general-cemetery-walk-law-week-mishap-or-murder
LOCATION:Brighton General Cemetery\, Cr North and Hawthorn Roads\, Caulfield South\, Victoria\, 3162\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cemetery Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250517T085753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T090057Z
UID:5432-1748426400-1748433600@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:"Fish Town - Hastings: the first fifty years" new book by Lance Hodgins
DESCRIPTION:Hastings-Western Port Historical Society invite you to a morning coffee where Lance Hodgins will talk about his new book Fish Town – Hastings: the first fifty years. \n Lance will talk about writing the book and discuss interesting aspects of Hastings’ past. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the special launch price of $25.\nWhen: Wednesday\, May 28\,  2025\, at 10.00am to 12 noon. Where: Hastings Museum\, corner Marine parade and Skinner Street\, Hastings.\nAdmission is $5 for Society members and $7 for non-members.\n\nMorning Tea at 10am\, talk at 10.30am. Bookings: Lynda on 59 774 478 or Di on 0490 132 011 or Email: info@hastingsmuseum.org.au\n  \n \nClick on flyer to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/fish-town-hastings-the-first-fifty-years-new-book-by-lance-hodgins
LOCATION:Hastings Museum\, Cr Marine Parade and Skinner Street\, Hastings\, Victoria\, 3915\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Morning Coffee meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hastings Western Port Historical Society":MAILTO:hwphs@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250528T075715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T104854Z
UID:5446-1748786400-1748793600@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Bass Valley Historical Society Meeting - The Western Port Times
DESCRIPTION:Bass Valley Historical Society meeting will be held on Sunday\, June 1\, 2025 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. \nThe Guest Speaker is Geoff Guilfoyle\, publisher of the Western Port Times. You can read issues here –  https://grantvillehistory.com.au/ \nVenue: Corinella Community Centre\, 48 Smythe Street\, Corinella. Afternoon tea provided. Cost: $5.00 (to cover the insurance cost charged by the Community Centre) \nRSVP to Libby – eskidmore@dcsi.net.au or Robyn – robrob3174@outlook.com \n 
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/bass-valley-historical-society-meeting-the-western-port-times
LOCATION:Corinella Community Centre\, 48 Symthe Street\, Corinella\, Victoria\, 3984\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Afternoon tea meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250514T051359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T051359Z
UID:5381-1749117600-1749124800@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Tour of Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens\, Dandenong
DESCRIPTION:City of Greater Dandenong Heritage invite you to take a free tour of Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens with  expert heritage staff\, on the first Thursday of the month during 2025 from June to December. \nHeritage Hill is of local historical and cultural significance\, reflecting the course of the City of Greater Dandenong’s cultural history. Laurel Lodge (1869)\, Benga House (1936) and St James’ Anglican Church (1864) offer a glimpse into the everyday lives of a group of prominent locals who lived in the region during the late nineteenth and early-to-mid twentieth centuries. \nTours encompass two historic houses\, Laurel Lodge and Benga and the surrounding gardens. Attendees will have an insight not only into the families who lived at Heritage Hill but also into Dandenong’s rich cultural history. Tea and coffee is provided following completion of the tour. Meet at Benga\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong. \nNumbers are limited\, bookings required https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1388901 \nFor assistance with any questions\, contact us on 8571 1000.
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/tour-of-heritage-hill-museum-and-historic-gardens-dandenong
LOCATION:Benga House\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T013000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250530T035142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T043737Z
UID:5456-1749864600-1749915000@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Tips & Tricks for German & Italian Ancestry - Speaker: Susie Zada
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLibrary open at 12 noon; talk at 1.30pm.  Afternoon tea provided. Venue: Frankston South Community Hub\, 55 Towerhill Road\, Frankston \nMembers $6.00; Non members $15.00. Enquiries: 9783 7058  www.mpfhs.org \n \nClick on flyer to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/tips-tricks-for-german-italian-ancestry-speaker-susie-zada
LOCATION:Frankston South Community Hub\, 55 Towerhill Road\, Frankston South\, Victoria\, 3199\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250514T051540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T051540Z
UID:5399-1751536800-1751544000@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Tour of Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens\, Dandenong
DESCRIPTION:City of Greater Dandenong Heritage invite you to take a free tour of Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens with  expert heritage staff\, on the first Thursday of the month during 2025\, from June to December. \nHeritage Hill is of local historical and cultural significance\, reflecting the course of the City of Greater Dandenong’s cultural history. Laurel Lodge (1869)\, Benga House (1936) and St James’ Anglican Church (1864) offer a glimpse into the everyday lives of a group of prominent locals who lived in the region during the late nineteenth and early-to-mid twentieth centuries. \nTours encompass two historic houses\, Laurel Lodge and Benga and the surrounding gardens. Attendees will have an insight not only into the families who lived at Heritage Hill but also into Dandenong’s rich cultural history. Tea and coffee is provided following completion of the tour. Meet at Benga\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong. \nNumbers are limited\, bookings required https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1388901 \nFor assistance with any questions\, contact us on 8571 1000.
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/tour-of-heritage-hill-museum-and-historic-gardens-dandenong-2
LOCATION:Benga House\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250706T062145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T062522Z
UID:5474-1752573600-1752580800@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Dromana and District Historical Society talk - Local Guest Houses
DESCRIPTION:Dromana and District Historical Society and Southern Peninsula U3A invite you to their talk – Guest Houses of the Local Area\, presented by Jean Rotherham.\nWhen: Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025 at 10.00am. Where: Sandy Christie Room 8\, Old Shire Offices\, 359A Point Nepean Road\, Dromana.\nU3A Members book through Southern Peninsula U3A.\nDromana and District Historical Society Members and Guests RSVP by July 11 to dromanahs@gmail.com  or 0408 325 603. \n \nClick on flyer to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/dromana-and-district-historical-society-talk-local-guest-houses
LOCATION:Dromana Museum\, Old Shire Offices\, 359a Point Nepean Road\, Dromana\, Victoria\, 3936\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250707T045804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T045804Z
UID:5484-1752660000-1752667200@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Hastings-Western Port Historical Society - Dennis Mirabella - A Lifetime in the Fishing Industry
DESCRIPTION:Hastings-Western Port Historical Society invite you to their Morning Coffee. \nGuest Speaker – Dennis Mirabella – A Lifetime in the Fishing Industry: His family connection to fishing in Hastings goes back 150 years. Dennis began working for his father before building his own boats and fishing in the open waters of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. In the late 1970s Dennis became involved in fishing industry politics\, representing Victorian fishermen and involving himself in their safety.  He even represented Australia’s fishing industry at the United Nations. Now 90 years of age\, he has published a book about his life and Dennis will speak about this. \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 16 at 10.00 am. Entrance Fee – Members: $5; Non Members: $7. Small Door Prize – Lucky Dip Raffle. Venue: Hastings Museum\, Cnr of Marine Parade and Skinner Street\, Hastings. \nBookings are essential : Limited seating is available so book early by calling Lynda on 5977 4478 or Di on 0490 132 011 or by emailing the museum at: info@hastingsmuseum.org.au \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/hastings-western-port-historical-society-dennis-mirabella-a-lifetime-in-the-fishing-industry
LOCATION:Hastings Museum\, Cr Marine Parade and Skinner Street\, Hastings\, Victoria\, 3915\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Morning Coffee meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Hastings Western Port Historical Society":MAILTO:hwphs@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250313T090504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T092158Z
UID:5313-1752928200-1752937200@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Dandenong & Springvale Historical Societies Combined Annual Luncheon.
DESCRIPTION:Dandenong & Springvale Historical Societies Combined Annual Luncheon. \nGuest Speaker: Stan Ciuchak – History of Australian bush songs\, including Waltzing Matilda\, and Click Goes the Shears. \nWhen: Saturday: July 19\, 2025 at 12.30pm. Where: Dandenong Club\, 1579 Heatherton Rd\, Dandenong North. Cost: $45 for a two-course lunch \nRSVP by: Wednesday\, July 9\, 2025 (early payment would be appreciated) to PO Box 8029\, Dandenong 3175  or 03 9794 8967  or  dandhist@bigpond.com \nPlease indicate any seating preferences and dietary requirements. Bank transfer to BSB 033-186 Acct No 187600 (Please include your surname as Reference and email DDHS with full details of booking) \nPayment can be made at the DDHS Rooms on Wednesdays between 10am-3pm\, 1st Floor\, 39 Clow Street\, Dandenong or at SDHS Rooms on Thursdays between 10.30am-4pm\, Springvale Community Hub\, 5 Hillcrest Avenue\, Springvale. \n \nClick on flyer to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/dandenong-district-historical-society-annual-luncheon-2
LOCATION:Dandenong Club\, 1579 Heatherton Road\, Dandenong\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner
ORGANIZER;CN="Dandenong & District Historical society":MAILTO:dandhist@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250607T085822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T061110Z
UID:5465-1753012800-1753023600@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Cranbourne Shire Historical Society - History of Balla Balla Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Cranbourne Shire Historical Society invites you to their Annual Luncheon. The guest speaker is Judy Rand\, who will talk about the history of her historic property\, Balla Balla Homestead\, at Cannons Creek. \nWhen: Sunday\, July 20\, 2025 at 12 noon. Where: Tooradin & District Sports Club\, Recreation Reserve\, Tooradin. Cost: $30.00 per head – drinks at bar prices. \nRSVP including any special dietary requirements by July 11\, 2025 to either Barry Freeman at pauline.freeman2@bigpond.com or Sue Tobin at susantobin@bigpond.com \n \nClick on flyer to enlarge \n 
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/cranbourne-shire-historical-society-history-of-balla-balla-homestead
LOCATION:Tooradin & District Sports Club\, South Gippsland Highway\, Tooradin\, Victoria\, 3980\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250514T051739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T051739Z
UID:5388-1754560800-1754568000@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Tour of Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens\, Dandenong
DESCRIPTION:City of Greater Dandenong Heritage invite you to take a free tour of Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens with  expert heritage staff\, on the first Thursday of the month during 2025\, from June to December. \nHeritage Hill is of local historical and cultural significance\, reflecting the course of the City of Greater Dandenong’s cultural history. Laurel Lodge (1869)\, Benga House (1936) and St James’ Anglican Church (1864) offer a glimpse into the everyday lives of a group of prominent locals who lived in the region during the late nineteenth and early-to-mid twentieth centuries. \nTours encompass two historic houses\, Laurel Lodge and Benga and the surrounding gardens. Attendees will have an insight not only into the families who lived at Heritage Hill but also into Dandenong’s rich cultural history. Tea and coffee is provided following completion of the tour. Meet at Benga\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong. \nNumbers are limited\, bookings required https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1388901 \nFor assistance with any questions\, contact us on 8571 1000.
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/tour-of-heritage-hill-museum-and-historic-gardens-dandenong-3
LOCATION:Benga House\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250428T090705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T090838Z
UID:5355-1754832600-1754839800@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Brighton Cemetorians AGM
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of the Brighton Cemetorians will be held on Sunday\, August 10\, 2025 at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. Guest Speaker: Geoff Dare from the Boer War Association. \nVenue: Murrumbeena Bowls Club – 10 Blackwood Street\, Carnegie.   Afternoon Tea will be served – Drinks at Bar Prices
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/brighton-cemertorians-agm
LOCATION:Murumbeena Bowls Club\, 10 Blackwood Street\, Carnegie\, Victoria\, 3163\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250814T034503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T034503Z
UID:5490-1755352800-1755361800@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:NWDFHG AGM - Guest Speaker: Patrick Ferry - Those who did not come home.
DESCRIPTION:The Narre Warren & District Family History Group Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday\, August 16\, 2025 at 2.00pm. \nGuest Speaker is Patrick Ferry – Those who did not come home.\nEighty years ago\, in August 1945\, the news that WW2 had finally ended was received with joy and relief in communities across Australia. At the same time\, families and communities mourned loved ones who would never return. To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2\, award-winning local historian Patrick Ferry will be sharing stories of Pakenham residents who lost their lives during WW2 and the families who mourned them. \nVenue: NWDFHG rooms\, 110 High Street\, Berwick. Cost: $5.00
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/nwdfhg-agm-guest-speaker-patrick-ferry-those-who-did-not-come-home
LOCATION:110 High Street\, Berwick\, Victoria\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250817T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250817T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250428T091226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T033445Z
UID:5358-1755437400-1755444600@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:SEHA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of the SEHA will be held on Sunday\, August 17\, 2025 at 1.30pm. Venue: Corinella Community Centre\, 48 Smythe Street\, Corinella. Hosted by the Bass Valley Historical Society. \nLunch from 12 noon BYO Lunch. There is a good Bakery and a good Cafe at Grantville\, if you want to buy something on the way down. Tea and Coffee provided. \nMeeting at 1.30pm. Guest Speaker – Neil Daly\, Mangroves in Western Port. \nAnnual General Meeting\nAgenda\n1. Welcome and Apologies\n2. Minutes of the 2024 Annual General Meeting.\n3. Reports – President\, Treasurer\n4. Election of Office Bearers – President\, Senior Vice-President\, Junior Vice-President\, Secretary\, Treasurer\n5. Review of Annual Subscription \nGeneral Meeting follows the AGM\nAgenda\n1. Minutes of the May 2025 meeting\n2. Business arising from the Minutes\n3. Reports – President\, Secretary\, Treasurer\n4. SEHA 60th anniversary.\n5. AMaGA – should the SEHA re join?\n6. Society reports\n7. General business \nMore information – Heather Arnold   harnold@dcsi.net.au
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/seha-annual-general-meeting
LOCATION:Corinella Community Centre\, 48 Symthe Street\, Corinella\, Victoria\, 3984\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Historical Association":MAILTO:southeasternhistorical@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250814T035500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T035718Z
UID:5492-1755770400-1755790200@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Narre Warren & District Family History Group - Discovery Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Narre Warren & District Family History Group invite you to their Discovery Day 2025. A day of Family History discoveries.\n10.00 am – 3.30 pm\, Thursday\, August 21\, 2025. Venue –  NWDFHG rooms\, 110 High Street\, Berwick. \n10.00 am – Crime & punishment. Discover how police and court records\, victim and witness statements\, descriptions and photographs can expand a story. \n11.00 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. \nLunch: BYO (tea & coffee available) \n1.00 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. \n2.00 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. \nCome to any or all sessions on the day. Bookings appreciated but not essential.\nFor more information or bookings: Lynne 0413 182 551 or research.officer@nwfhg.org.au \n \nClick on image to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/narre-warren-district-family-history-group-discovery-day-2025
LOCATION:110 High Street\, Berwick\, Victoria\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Narre Warren & District Family History Group":MAILTO:president@nwfhg.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250514T051932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T052544Z
UID:5392-1756980000-1756987200@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Tour of Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens\, Dandenong
DESCRIPTION:City of Greater Dandenong Heritage invite you to take a free tour of Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens with  expert heritage staff\, on the first Thursday of the month during 2025\, from June to December. \nHeritage Hill is of local historical and cultural significance\, reflecting the course of the City of Greater Dandenong’s cultural history. Laurel Lodge (1869)\, Benga House (1936) and St James’ Anglican Church (1864) offer a glimpse into the everyday lives of a group of prominent locals who lived in the region during the late nineteenth and early-to-mid twentieth centuries. \nTours encompass two historic houses\, Laurel Lodge and Benga and the surrounding gardens. Attendees will have an insight not only into the families who lived at Heritage Hill but also into Dandenong’s rich cultural history. Tea and coffee is provided following completion of the tour. Meet at Benga\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong. \nNumbers are limited\, bookings required https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1388901 \nFor assistance with any questions\, contact us on 8571 1000.
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/tour-of-heritage-hill-museum-and-historic-gardens-dandenong-4
LOCATION:Benga House\, 66 McCrae Street\, Dandenong\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250824T055018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T055018Z
UID:5516-1757253600-1757260800@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Bass Valley Historical Society - Mangroves in Western Port
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Bass Valley Historical Society meeting on Sunday\, September 7\, 2025 at 2.00pm. The guest speaker is Neil Daly\, talking about Mangroves in Western Port. Neil talks about the historical extent of mangroves in the Bay\, as well as the various attempts planting attempts over the years. It’s a really interesting talk. \nVenue: Corinella Community Centre\, 48 Smythe Street\, Corinella. Entrance fee is $5.00 (to cover the insurance as charged by the Community centre) \nAll welcome. RSVP to Libby eskidmore@dcsi.net.au or Robyn robrob3174@outlook.com \n 
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/bass-valley-historical-society-mangroves-in-western-port
LOCATION:Corinella Community Centre\, 48 Symthe Street\, Corinella\, Victoria\, 3984\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250815T082143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T082143Z
UID:5499-1758016800-1758024000@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Dromana Historical Society - Red Hill’s Little Italy
DESCRIPTION:Dromana Historical Society invite you to their talk – Red Hill’s Little Italy\, with guest speaker Tess Clarke. \nWhen: Tuesday. September 16\, 2025 at 10.00am. Where: Sandy Christie Room 8\, Old Shire Offices 359A Point Nepean Road\, Dromana. \nRSVP by September 12 to dromanahs@gmail.com \n \nClick on flyer to enlarge
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/dromana-historical-society-red-hills-little-italy
LOCATION:Dromana Museum\, Old Shire Offices\, 359a Point Nepean Road\, Dromana\, Victoria\, 3936\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250915T013446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T064514Z
UID:5522-1758193200-1758196800@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:Talk- Researching convicts and those who travelled with them
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Thursday\, September 18\, 2025 at 11.00am. Venue: 110 High Street\, Berwick. Cost: Free for members – Gold coin donation for visitors. All welcome. \nMore information – secretary@nwfhg.org.au \n 
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/researching-convicts-and-those-who-travelled-with-them
LOCATION:110 High Street\, Berwick\, Victoria\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Narre Warren & District Family History Group":MAILTO:president@nwfhg.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102756
CREATED:20250824T060006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T060111Z
UID:5518-1758376800-1758384000@seha.org.au
SUMMARY:NWDFHG - The Dutch Connection: From Putten to New Amsterdam and Beyond!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Narre Warren & District Family History Group meeting where guest speaker Jan Whitaker will be sharing the story of her earliest ancestor in the Americas\, Cosyn Gerritsen van Putten\, a very early Dutch settler in New Amsterdam\, known today as New York City. \nJan’s presentation will begin at 2.00 pm\, followed by a short break with coffee/tea and then the business part of the meeting will commence. $5 entry.\nVisitors are always welcome. \nWhen:  Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 at 2.00pm. Venue: 110 High Street\, Berwick. More information: secretary@nwfhg.org.au
URL:https://seha.org.au/event/nwdfhg-the-dutch-connection-from-putten-to-new-amsterdam-and-beyond
LOCATION:110 High Street\, Berwick\, Victoria\, 3806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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