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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 18h

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 https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-victoria-suffering-to-statehood-by-michael-p-rucker/

#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria

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.

Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 10d

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.

#VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria #NorthMelbourne

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.

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 12d

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.

#HistoryMonth2025 #VicHistoryEvents #HistoryVictoria

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.

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 12d

📚 Join us for the launch of "Love, Class and Empire" by A. James Hammerton.

RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-love-class-and-empire-an-english/

🗓️ October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne

#HistoryBooks #BookLaunch #Melbourne #VicHistoryEvents

Book launch event poster for 'Love, Class and Empire' by A. James Hammerton. Features book cover with historical photograph of two people in white colonial-era clothing. Event details: October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM at 239 A'Beckett St Melbourne. Launch includes author A. James Hammerton (Emeritus Scholar, La Trobe University), launch speech by Emeritus Professor Alistair Thomson (Monash University), and MCing by Emeritus Professor Richard Broome AM (La Trobe University)."

Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · Aug 7

Do you have an oral history collection in Victoria, Australia? If so, the Identifying Precarious Victorian Oral History Collection Project likely wants to hear from you! The project is creating a list of precarious collections. Learn more and get involved via precariousoralhistories.com

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 6

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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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 5

The linked article is, in part, a summary of an 8,000-word research article by the same authors that will be included in our upcoming June edition of the Victorian History Journal. We'll let you know when it's out.

Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

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.

theconversation.com

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thanks for the warm welcome! I think we're going to like it here! 🥰 🏛️

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 4

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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