Join us for a series of three talks featuring an insight into Melbourne’s fascinating past. The venue will be lovely Millers’ Homestead in Boronia, itself a part of the history of Melbourne.
The talks will be followed by Devonshire tea in the warmth of dining room.
E W Cole: Chasing the Rainbow
Author Lisa Lang will introduce us to the fabulous world of E W Cole of Cole’s Book Arcade and Funny Picture Book fame.
When: Wednesday 15th July 1:30pm
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Court and Dorrigo Drive Boronia
Cost: $7 per session or $18 series concession ($15 pensioners)
Bookings essential phone 9800 6409 or your local library
Making Modern Melbourne
Trace Melbourne’s early history from its pioneer beginnings to a thriving city with historian and author Jenny Lee.
When: Wednesday 22nd July 1:30pm
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Court and Dorrigo Drive Boronia
Cost: $7 per session or $18 series concession ($15 pensioners)
Bookings essential phone 9800 6409 or your local library
Madame Brussels
Numbers 32 and 34 Lonsdale Street housed the first brothel owned by Caroline time Hodgson ‘Madame Brussels’. By the time of her death in 1908 she was the subject of legend. Join author Lenny Robinson for the life and career of ‘Madame Brussels’.
When: Wednesday 29th July 1:30pm
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Court and Dorrigo Drive Boronia
Cost: $7 per session or $18 series concession ($15 pensioners)
Bookings essential phone 9800 6409 or your local library
Cheers, Maryanne
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