by PMI Librarian | Feb 5, 2025 | Library, News
This year we are starting a new lecture series to honour Florence Bartleman, our first employed Librarian. In a historic decision on December 2nd, 1907, Florence Bartleman of Middle Brighton became the first female, professionally employed librarian at PMI Library,...
by PMI Librarian | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Library, Local Histories, Plotting History
Originally Posted 21 May 2021Â Â With a lot of new members joining the library, I thought it was time for an introduction to the history of the PMI (or a reintroduction for some of our longer term members) and the history of the PMI is always fun to write about. I hope...
by PMI Librarian | Nov 19, 2024 | General, Library, News
The PMI Victorian History Library Inc. (PMI) is celebrating an important change. After more than a century, our special law, which was one of the oldest in Victoria, has been repealed, marking a new chapter in our operations. The PMI and the State Library of Victoria,...
by PMI Librarian | Sep 19, 2024 | Events, General, Library, News
Come and enjoy an enlightening evening for History Month, offering insights into a foundational moment in Australian democracy. Professor Wright, our Patron, will be discussing her latest book, “Naku Dharuk The Bark Petitions,” which explores the pivotal...
by PMI Librarian | Aug 1, 2024 | Library, News
Here at the PMI Victorian History Library Inc. we are entirely independent and not for profit. This means that we receive no regular government funding and rely on the generosity of our wonderful members, supporters and friends to continue doing what we do. As...
by PMI Librarian | Apr 3, 2024 | Library, News
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...