HELP WANTED I'm working on an interpretive centre project here in Melbourne which tells the story of the origins of the Kelpie dog breed. One of the objects that is being loaned for display is a small … [Read more...]
Friday night treat
IN OUR FAMILY, DAD BROUGHT HOME TWISTIES FOR THE KIDS AND CHOCOLATE FOR MY MOTHER EACH FRIDAY TO MARK THE START OF THE WEEKEND. From the collection of ESA member TG, we have some terrific chocolatey … [Read more...]
Living in the 70s
Protest marches? Women’s Liberation? Migrants? Music? Theatre? The Royal Historical Society of Victoria is preparing an exhibition exploring 1970s Melbourne. The exhibition aims to cover … [Read more...]
Commonwealth celebrations
MAY 1901 SAW MULTIPLE REASONS FOR EATING, DRINKING AND BEING MERRY with the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament and the associated Royal visitors. The Royal Historical Society of Victoria has … [Read more...]
Menu display at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria
POP DOWN BEFORE LUNCH to see the exhibition of 20+ Australian menus in the Cabinet of Wonders in the Royal Historical Society of Victoria's library. Its at 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne until Friday … [Read more...]