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Notice of 2018 Annual General Meeting
Written on April 14, 2018 at 9:11 pm, by Administration User
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute. 1.00pm, Saturday 12 May 2018 AGENDA Apologies. Confirmation of Minutes of AGM held on 25 May 2017 Matters arising from previous Annual General Meeting. Correspondence. President’s report. Secretary Librarian’s report. Treasurer’s Report. Election of two committee members Appointment of auditor. The AGM will be followed at 2.00pmContinue Reading
2018 Australian Heritage Festival
Written on February 26, 2018 at 10:06 am, by Administration User
*2018 Australian Heritage Festival* The PMI Victorian History Library is once again be participating in the Australian Heritage Festival. We have expanded our program this year to include more events. The festival will be held between 18 April – 20 May and celebrates Australia’s fantastic heritage, history and culture The 2018 Australian Heritage Festival themeContinue Reading
Prahran’s History on Display: Cato Street Archaeological Dig
Written on October 20, 2017 at 9:00 am, by Administration User
Prahran’s History on Display: Cato Street Archaeological Dig Earlier this year the Cato Street carpark in Prahran was the site of an archaeological investigation ahead of commencement of the City of Stonnington’s recently announced landmark new urban redevelopment, Cato Square. Artefacts from Melbourne’s early years have been unearthed in what was hailed as one ofContinue Reading
2017 PMI Press Publication
Written on July 20, 2017 at 9:00 am, by Administration User
2017 PMI Press Publication Where Did All the Blacksmiths Go? by Shirley Xanthos The PMI Press is excited to announce its latest publication, Where Did All the Blacksmiths Go? written by Shirley Xanthos. Thousands of years ago man made fire, man heated rock, man discovered by heating rock he could improve his weapons for hunting for food.Continue Reading
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