by PMI Librarian | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog, Local Histories
Originally Published 1 May 2019 On the first of May 1854 a meeting was held in Prahran, the rules for the new Prahran Mechanics’ Institute were gazetted and the PMI declared itself into existence. William Moss (local congregational minister) moved that the institute...
by PMI Librarian | Aug 7, 2024 | Blog, Collection Spotlight, Local Histories
Originally posted on 14th February, 2019 As part of a new initiative to more closely highlight the incredibly diverse collection the PMI holds, we are going to be discussing an area of the collection and an individual collection item within that area each month. This...
by PMI Librarian | Aug 7, 2024 | Blog, Local Histories, Plotting History
Originally posted on 21st February, 2019 Welcome to the return of Plotting History where we highlight the immensely varied research being undertaken by our members. Today’s Plotting History is from Heather Redmond, and thank you Heather for being the first cab...
by PMI Librarian | Aug 7, 2024 | Blog, Local Histories
Originally posted on 25th January, 2019 Welcome to a new series highlighting cities, towns, townships and localities across Victoria and drawn from material in our extensive collection at PMI Library. This first post focuses on the small township of Fyansford which,...
