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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We're taking part in #GlobalBookCrawl 2026, this April 20-26. Take part in a fun global event, explore your local independent book sellers – and maybe you'll find your next great historical read while you're visiting. Full details at www.globalbookcrawl.org/cities-melb…

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Happy Easter to all who celebrate. We hope your weekend is as scrumptious and delightful as the chocolates in this image, which were manufactured in the Chocolate Novelty Department of the MacRobertson factory in Fitzroy, sometime around 1920-1930.

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

This wax doll was likely made in England in the mid-19th century. She probably doesn't come alive at night and roam the archives. But just to be safe, we've constructed a new box and will be securing her in our basement storage. #HistoryVictoria #AntiqueDoll

Antique wax doll with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is dressed in a lace-trimmed beige gown with a pearl necklace, resting on white crepe paper in a box.

Close-up of an antique wax doll wearing a cream satin dress with lace details and a large bow at the waist.

Close-up of antique doll feet wearing knitted socks and red leather shoes under lace-trimmed clothing.

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

The RHSV bookshop has a fab selection of books on Melbourne and Victorian history. Reader Julie Houghton recently got in touch to share how much she loved Vision Fugitive by Carole Woods, available at our bookshop - ow.ly/M3ly50XSikY Did you read any great books over the summer break?

Person holding a book titled 'Vision Fugitive: The story of David Allen' by Carole Woods in a library setting.

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Please join us in welcoming Steven Cooke as the new Executive Director to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Dr Cooke brings to this role many years of experience in the cultural heritage field and we are looking forward to working with him. #HistoryVictoria

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

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 www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/bo… #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.

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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 · 01/10/2025

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 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 · 30/09/2025

📚 Join us for the launch of "Love, Class and Empire" by A. James Hammerton. RSVP at www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/bo… 🗓️ 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)."

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria @historyvictoria.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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 · 06/06/2025

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 · 04/06/2025

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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