The Melbourne Athenaeum, established in 1839, is Melbourne’s oldest public cultural and collecting institution.
The appearance of the Coffee Palace on the hospitality landscape in the late 19th century was one response to economic and social forces which had been at work since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
Pompey Elliott was Australia’s most famous fighting general in World War I. A charismatic, controversial and outstandingly successful commander, he was exceptionally brave and an accomplished tactician. He was also forthright, emotional and volatile.
This year, Coast Guard Queenscliff is celebrating 50 years since their establishment. Ric Lasslett and Michael Donohue talk about lifeboat history and their exciting and dangerous rescues in the Rip.
Rob and Tammy Charter purchased the historic 1887 Queen Anne style Queenscliff Hotel in Gellibrand Street in December 2022 and restoration began in March 2023.
Richard Bell and a team of Researchers have been documenting the history of Fisherman’s Flat at Queenscliff.
Dr Tony Whitefield who describes the strong connection between Australia and the Greek Island of Lemnos.
The Geelong to Queenscliff railway line was built in 1879, offering the best way to get to Queenscliff at that time. QHM Researcher Paul Attwood’s has uncovered other motives for the line.
Curator Lesley Alway, and Author, Linda Brumley take us on an exploration of this beautiful bay and the history of mysterious Swan Island.
Nayda Kelly’s grandfather worked on the PS Weeroona, and speaks about the intriguing facts and stories she uncovered while doing her family history.
The defences at The Heads to Port Phillip Bay developed over 80 odd years and the Australian Defence Force today looks at historical these defences to design the defence of modern-day Australia.
Jasper Coghlan talks about the history and restoration of the Tall Ship Alma Doepel so that it can once again make youth training voyages on Port Phillip and further afield.
Army Chaplain Geoffrey Traill introduces the Headstone Project, which will identify and restore what are known as ‘tin plate’ graves to appropriately remember and honour those who served in World War 1.
Dr Mike Birrell’s professional work was in medicine, but this talk is about his private interest in his portraits of the many characters he has drawn over the years and their story which he willingly shares.
Ballara at Point Lonsdale is the most intact house of any early Australian Prime Minister Alfred Deakin.
Tom Harley is his great grandson, and is leading the search for a sustainable community use for the house to secure its future.