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August-September 2008 - Navy in Port

A month long celebration of the Australian Navy's presence in Port Melbourne on the 100th anniversary of the 1908 visit of America's 'Great White Fleet'.

'Navy in Port' - The Exhibition
29 Aug to 27 Sep during Library hours
'Naval Gazing' - A walk and talk tour of former Navy sites with Meyer Eidelson
31 Aug (bookings essential: 9209 6522)
"The Victorian Colonial and Royal Australian navies and the Great White Fleet visit to Australia"
Historical Presentation by Mackenzie Gregory
3 Sep, 2:30pm in the Council Chamber
"From Convict Hulks to U.S. Battle Fleet"
Award winning Magic Lantern Presentation by Professor Ian Edwards and team
16 Sep, 7:30pm, Town Hall (gold coin donation)

more...

Download Flyer (Adobe PDF format)

July 2008 - Vale

A sad month as we lose two long-term members Ed Whiting and John Saultry.

June 2008 - Victorian Community History Awards

Congratulations to Pat Grainger for Chartered Scoundrels and David Thompson for Port Melbourne 1919-39 who each recieved Commendations in the 2008 Victorian Community History Awards.

2 Feb 2008 - Vale - Ann Smallpage

With great sadness the Society marks the peaceful passing of Ann Smallpage at Bethlehem Hospital. more...

21 Oct 2007 - Gable crashes onto Bay Street

On a hot Sunday afternoon, the gable top of Rene's Dry Cleaners in Bay St collapsed onto the ground drawing patrons from both The Rose and Chequers to see what the commotion was. more...

30 June 2007 - Victorian Community History Awards

The 2007 Victorian Community History Awards were announced at Queen's Hall, Parliament House on Saturday 30 June. PMHPS nominated three of our recent projects and we are proud to say that one recieved a commendation and another one won of the six categories. more...

Feb - May 2007 - Fisher Folk of Fishermans Bend @ RHSV

The Fisher Folk exhibition has moved to the access space at Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne until end of May 2007.

Sat Feb 10 2007 - Community BBQ for Faram's

Faram Bros. hardware store closed their doors for the final time on Saturday 13th January, 2007. Planning is underway for a community BBQ to celebrate the years of service to Port Melbourne provided by the family. The idea was suggested by Garden City resident Ernie Weston, through Lois Daley. Ernie is helping with the organisation and contributing to the costs. The BBQ has been scheduled for 10th February from 11am outside Faram's.

Mon 23 Oct - 13 Nov 2006 - Fisher Folk of Fishermans Bend Extended until 19 Dec 2006

Exhibition in the gallery at Port Melbourne Library. Free admission. Open during Library hours 23 Oct - 13 Nov.

Wed 1st March 2006 - Bob Gardiner carries Queen's Baton

PMHPS member, Bob Gardiner, represented Australia at the 1964, 1968 & 1972 Olympics and the 1970 Commenwealth Games. On March 1, 2006 he will take part in the Queen's baton relay for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Bob will carry the baton in San Remo.

Wed 15th-25th Feb 2006 - Then and Now, Gasworks Theatre Foyer

To compliment performances of The Borough, the foyer of the Gasworks Theatre will be filled with Port Melbourne nostalgia from local oraganistaions including a Then and Now photographic display by the Society. more...

Wed 15th-25th Feb 2006 - The Borough, Gasworks Theatre

The Borough, a one-act play by Sean Barker based on interviews with past and present Port Melbourne residents looks at how changes to the area has affected the people who live there. more...

Thurs 8 Dec 2005 - Mayor of Port Phillip

PMHPS member Cr. Janet Bolitho has been elected Mayor of the City of Port Phillip for the coming year. more...

Tues 6 Dec 2005 - Heather Wale - Citizen of the Year

PMHPS member Heather Wale has been awarded City of Port Phillip Citizen of the Year for 2005. more...

Mon 17 Oct - Sat 29 Oct 2005 - Port Melbourne Women Exhibition

There's something special about the Women of Port Melbourne. On exhibition at Port Melbourne Town Hall during Library hours, 17th to 29th October 2005. more...

Thu 19 May 2005 - Glen Stuart - Lifetime Achievement Award in the Victorian Museum Sector

Glen Stuart has won the 2005 Museums Australia Industry Recognition Award “for lifetime achievement in the Victorian Museum Sector” recognising his years of committment as a volunteer with the Port of Melbourne, Polly Woodside Maritime Museum and the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society! more...

Tues 27 Apr 2005 - Excelsior Hall Housing Opened

The new low-cost housing redevelopment of Excelsior Hall was offically opened by Deputy Premier, John Thwaites and Minister for Housing Candy Broad. Port Phillip Mayor, Darren Ray and Deputy Mayor Janet Bolitho also spoke at the opening with Janet launching our latest publication The Story of Excelsior Hall. Monash Province MP, Johan Scheffer also attended as did former Port Melbourne Councillors Jim Mitchell, Liana Thompson and Perce White.



			August-September 2008 - Navy in Port A month long celebration of the Australian Navy's presence in Port Melbourne on the 100th anniversary of the 1908 visit of America's 'Great White Fleet'. 'Navy in Port' - The Exhibition 29 Aug to 27 Sep during Library hours 'Naval Gazing' - A walk and talk tour of former Navy sites with Meyer Eidelson 31 Aug (bookings essential: 9209 6522) "The Victorian Colonial and Royal Australian navies and the Great White Fleet visit to Australia" Historical Presentation by Mackenzie Gregory 3 Sep, 2:30pm in the Council Chamber "From Convict Hulks to U.S. Battle Fleet" Award winning Magic Lantern Presentation by Professor Ian Edwards and team 16 Sep, 7:30pm, Town Hall (gold coin donation) more... Download Flyer (Adobe PDF format) July 2008 - Vale A sad month as we lose two long-term members Ed Whiting and John Saultry. June 2008 - Victorian Community History Awards Congratulations to Pat Grainger for Chartered Scoundrels and David Thompson for Port Melbourne 1919-39 who each recieved Commendations in the 2008 Victorian Community History Awards. 2 Feb 2008 - Vale - Ann Smallpage With great sadness the Society marks the peaceful passing of Ann Smallpage at Bethlehem Hospital. more... 21 Oct 2007 - Gable crashes onto Bay Street On a hot Sunday afternoon, the gable top of Rene's Dry Cleaners in Bay St collapsed onto the ground drawing patrons from both The Rose and Chequers to see what the commotion was. more... 30 June 2007 - Victorian Community History Awards The 2007 Victorian Community History Awards were announced at Queen's Hall, Parliament House on Saturday 30 June. PMHPS nominated three of our recent projects and we are proud to say that one recieved a commendation and another one won of the six categories. more... Feb - May 2007 - Fisher Folk of Fishermans Bend @ RHSV The Fisher Folk exhibition has moved to the access space at Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne until end of May 2007. Sat Feb 10 2007 - Community BBQ for Faram's Faram Bros. hardware store closed their doors for the final time on Saturday 13th January, 2007. Planning is underway for a community BBQ to celebrate the years of service to Port Melbourne provided by the family. The idea was suggested by Garden City resident Ernie Weston, through Lois Daley. Ernie is helping with the organisation and contributing to the costs. The BBQ has been scheduled for 10th February from 11am outside Faram's. Mon 23 Oct - 13 Nov 2006 - Fisher Folk of Fishermans Bend Extended until 19 Dec 2006 Exhibition in the gallery at Port Melbourne Library. Free admission. Open during Library hours 23 Oct - 13 Nov. Wed 1st March 2006 - Bob Gardiner carries Queen's Baton PMHPS member, Bob Gardiner, represented Australia at the 1964, 1968 & 1972 Olympics and the 1970 Commenwealth Games. On March 1, 2006 he will take part in the Queen's baton relay for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Bob will carry the baton in San Remo. Wed 15th-25th Feb 2006 - Then and Now, Gasworks Theatre Foyer To compliment performances of The Borough, the foyer of the Gasworks Theatre will be filled with Port Melbourne nostalgia from local oraganistaions including a Then and Now photographic display by the Society. more... Wed 15th-25th Feb 2006 - The Borough, Gasworks Theatre The Borough, a one-act play by Sean Barker based on interviews with past and present Port Melbourne residents looks at how changes to the area has affected the people who live there. more... Thurs 8 Dec 2005 - Mayor of Port Phillip PMHPS member Cr. Janet Bolitho has been elected Mayor of the City of Port Phillip for the coming year. more... Tues 6 Dec 2005 - Heather Wale - Citizen of the Year PMHPS member Heather Wale has been awarded City of Port Phillip Citizen of the Year for 2005. more... Mon 17 Oct - Sat 29 Oct 2005 - Port Melbourne Women Exhibition There's something special about the Women of Port Melbourne. On exhibition at Port Melbourne Town Hall during Library hours, 17th to 29th October 2005. more... Thu 19 May 2005 - Glen Stuart - Lifetime Achievement Award in the Victorian Museum Sector Glen Stuart has won the 2005 Museums Australia Industry Recognition Award “for lifetime achievement in the Victorian Museum Sector” recognising his years of committment as a volunteer with the Port of Melbourne, Polly Woodside Maritime Museum and the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society! more... Tues 27 Apr 2005 - Excelsior Hall Housing Opened The new low-cost housing redevelopment of Excelsior Hall was offically opened by Deputy Premier, John Thwaites and Minister for Housing Candy Broad. Port Phillip Mayor, Darren Ray and Deputy Mayor Janet Bolitho also spoke at the opening with Janet launching our latest publication The Story of Excelsior Hall. Monash Province MP, Johan Scheffer also attended as did former Port Melbourne Councillors Jim Mitchell, Liana Thompson and Perce White.