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National Trust – Australian Heritage Festival

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18th April – 20th May 2018

Slippy

William Schlipalius Selling Icecream on the Beach – from NHS Collection

As part of the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival in April, whose overall theme is ‘My Culture, My Story’, we are planning an exhibition of photographs and memorabilia to showcase and celebrate the diversity of cultures that have shaped our shared heritage on the Southern Mornington Peninsula.

At first count, we identified 14 different nationalities among past residents.
Do you have a relevant story to share about your family background?
We welcome contributions to this exhibition.

Please contact Bergliot Dallas, Joy Kitch or Janet South via the ‘Contact Us’ page HERE.

2016 NHS & Rye Historical Society Lunch July 1st

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Adam Magennis

Adam Magennis

Guest Speaker – Adam Magennis,
Morn Pen Shire’s Heritage Archeologist and Boon Wurrung man, gave an excellent and often humorous presentation at the Rye Hotel on Cultural Heritage Management and the Archeology of this area.

Adam’s extensive knowledge and passion for his work shone through. Since his appointment to the Shire role in 2012, after completing his Honours degree in Archeology, he has managed many sensitive projects requiring negotiation and compromise. There are over 1,000 registered sites of Aboriginal significance on the
Peninsula.

A man of many talents Adam is a Master Stonemason and recognised artist. Examples of his art can be seen in the Mornington Library and in the beautiful stone and timber panel protecting a sensitive cultural heritage site at the Mornington Pier carpark.

The 65 people in attendance very much appreciated Adams’s delightful personality and shared knowledge. And the lunch was delicious too.

Winner of the painting raffle – congratulations to Joan Nolan, long time NHS member and supporter.

RHSV Seminar June 25th 2016

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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 RHSV Seminar

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.