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John Chandler – Former Library President and Board Member has passed away
Passing of John Chandler OAM It is with sadness that we advise of the passing of former Library President and Board Member, Councillor and Mayor John Chandler, OAM. John was a much-loved and familiar face to many. During his thirty-seven years of involvement with the...
Celebrating 170 years, noting many a change
On the first of May in the year 1854, we proudly proclaimed our existence during a public gathering. Before the establishment of the town council, the PMI Victorian History Library had already begun its journey, unfolding across three cherished locations. Fast forward...
Meet Our Newest Board Member Professor Paul Collier
Professor Paul Collier recently joined the PMI Victorian History Library Board, and was appointed as Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. Paul is a Professor at Monash Business School in Caulfield where he has been Deputy Head of the Department of...
Our First Year Livestreaming Events
Here at the PMI Victorian History Library Inc. we have been conducting a little experiment. We want to reach more of our members and the public, to let everyone know about the fascinating events we have in the library every month. To do this we've become film makers,...
Interviewing Robyn Annear: CORNERS OF MELBOURNE
Robyn Annear is author of eight books of history, including Bearbrass, A City Lost & Found: Whelan the Wrecker’s Melbourne, Adrift in Melbourne and, most recently, Corners of Melbourne: The great orange-peel panic & other stories from the streets. She appeared...
Meet Our Newest Board Member Carmel O’Keeffe
Carmel O’Keeffe joined the PMI Victorian History Library board in May, following her nomination by Museums Victoria (MV), - where she is the General Manager of Digital Life - a role that sits at the convergence of museums, technology, and media. Carmel’s team at MV is...
A New Patron for the PMI Victorian History Library
It is a pleasure to announce that Professor Clare Wright OAM has agreed to be our new Library Patron. Some of you may know Clare as an award-winning historian, author, broadcaster and public commentator who has worked in politics, academia and the media. She has been...
Library Staff
Lauren Joffe (Chief Librarian) Ellen Coates (Collections Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator) Evangelia Praresti (Administration Assistant) Jade Koekoe (Library Marketing Officer) The library staff are supported by casual staff and volunteers The PMI Victorian History...