Arcade authors in Autumn

Check out the following great author visits in April:


Seamus O'Hanlon - The Changing Face of Melbourne
Recommended for anyone who loves the history of Melbourne

When: Wednesday 21st April 1:30pm *updated date
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Crt and Dorrigo Dve Boronia  Melways Ref 65 E5
Cost: $5 ($3.50 concession) includes Devonshire tea. Book for all 3 $12.50 ($9.50 concession)

Bookings essential phone 92948140


Simon Caterson - Hoax Nation
A look at some of Australia's greatest frauds and hoaxes

When: Wednesday 28th April 1:30pm *updated date
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Crt and Dorrigo Dve Boronia  Melways Ref 65 E5
Cost: $5 ($3.50 concession) includes Devonshire tea. Book for all 3 $12.50 ($9.50 concession)

Bookings essential phone 92948140


Madeleine Hamilton Our Girls: Aussie Pin - ups of the 40s and 50s
Meet the ladies behind the glossy photographs.

When: Wednesday 5th May 1:30pm
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Crt and Dorrigo Dve Boronia  Melways Ref 65 E5
Cost: $5 ($3.50 concession) includes Devonshire tea. Book for all 3 $12.50 ($9.50 concession)

Bookings essential phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

Meet Madeleine Hamilton - Our Girls: Aussie pin-ups of the Forties & Fifties

Who was Australia’s Marilyn Monroe? Did we have our own Lana Turner? Madeleine Hamilton tracks down the swimsuit and glamour models of an earlier era to share their stories. Enriched with first-hand accounts from the models, and letters from their many fans, as well as gorgeous pictures of the girls themselves, Our Girls: Aussie Pin-ups of the 40s and 50s tells the tale of these women and Australian pin-up art before, during and after World War II.

In 2003, Madeleine Hamilton commenced a four-year mission to uncover Australia’s pin-ups of the 40s and 50s that resulted in a PhD from the University of Melbourne as well as the award-winning SBS documentary Paper Dolls: Australian Pin-up Girls of World War II.

When: Wednesday 14th April 1:30pm
Where: Miller's Homestead Cnr Melrose Court and Dorrigo Drive, Boronia Melways Ref 65E5
Cost: $5 includes afternoon tea
Bookings essential phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

It's all about Antiques

Auctioneer and antiques expert Lester DeVere will introduce you to the world of collecting. Lester has over 25 years experience as an antique dealer. The afternoon will be in two parts.

Part one will provide an introduction to collecting. Following afternoon tea Lester will do an appraisal session. Strictly one item per person please

When: Sunday 2nd August 2pm
Where: Millers Homestead, Cnr Melrose Court and Dorrigo Drive, Boronia.
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone any of our branches on 1300737277

Cheers, Maryanne

Changes to the Marvellous Melbourne events at Millers

We have a few changes to the order of events at Marvellous Melbourne at Millers. The order is now:

Wed15th July 1:30pm Madame Brussels
Wed 22nd July 1:30pm Making Modern Melbourne
Wed 29th July 1:30pm E W Cole: chasing the rainbow

The cost is $7 per session or $18 series concession ($15 pensioners)

We apologise for any inconvenience. Bookings may be made at any of our branches.

Cheers, Maryanne

Marvellous Melbourne at Millers

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

Melba at Miller's

As part of the Summer Reads Program author Ann Blainey will talk about Dame Nellie Melba as seen through her book I am Melba. Enjoy the lovely surroundings as you sip Melba Champagne to the strains of a Celtic harp.

Champagne at 7pm, Ann Blainey at 7:45pm

When: Friday 6th February 7pm
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Dorrigo Road and Melrose Drive, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 9801 1422

Cheers, Maryanne

A Summer’s Night at Miller’s Homestead

Celebrate Australia Day at Millers Homestead with Pip Joyce. Bring a picnic, tea and coffee provided.

When: Friday 25th January 7pm
Where: Miller's Homestead, Cnr Melrose Ct and Dorrigo Dr, Boronia.
Cost: $10.00

Bookings 98006405/98006409 or at your local library

Cheers, Maryanne

Getting Dressed with Jane

From her head to her toes, from her chemise to her hose, Lise Rodgers recreates the world of Jane Austen through costume.

Join us for champagne and nibbles in the garden, and a delicious evening with Lise and Jane!

When: Friday 9th November 7:30pm
Where: Miller’s Homestead, Cnr Melrose Crt and Dorrigo Dve, The Basin
Cost: $10.00
Bookings essential phone 98011422 or your local Eastern Regional Libraries branch.

Book now as there are only a few spaces left.

Cheers, Maryanne