Despite the cold weather, 50 people from Historical Societies across the Peninsula and from as far field as Mortlake enjoyed hearing talks on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (Dr
Mark Eccleston – Manager Heritage Operations, Office of Aboriginal Affairs Victoria).

Dr Eccleston with Janet South, Joy Kitch and Margaret Broadhead

Copyright Laws (Janice van de Velde – Policy & Research Manager, Convenor Copyright Working Group, National & State Libraries Australasia, State Library Victoria)

TROVE (David Langdon – President – Richmond & Burnley Historical Society) and how to become more active in the digital and Social Media world with

History Apps (Daniel Wilksch – Co-ordinator Digital Projects PROV)

FACEBOOK: How to Build Your Membership (Craige Proctor – Mortlake Historical Society)

All agreed it was a most valuable day and exposed Sorrento Museum to a wider audience.

The sandwiches from local cafe Patricks’ were excellent. Support our local businesses.