Victorian history
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History (Public Transport Victoria)
Track back to where public transport all began.
ptv.vic.gov.au/about-ptv/victoria-s-pt-network/history next -
History and heritage (Tourism Victoria)
The past is always present in Victoria. Nearly everywhere you look, you'll discover evidence of the state's proud and fascinating history.
www.visitvictoria.com/history next -
Local Histories (Victorian Government Bookshop)
Browse for local histories that are for sale at the Victorian Government Bookshop.
www.bookshop.vic.gov.au/local-histories-c-3.html next -
Melbourne Open House (Victoria) - home page
Melbourne Open House unlocks your city. You'll be able to explore 75 incredible buildings for free. Residents, visitors, families, design buffs, architecture fans – absolutely anyone who loves Melbourne is invited to explore great contemporary, historic and sustainable buildings and spaces.
melbourneopenhouse.org next -
Old Treasury Building (Victoria) - home page
Come and visit the newly reopened Old Treasury Building and browse its newest addition, Victorian Archival Treasures.
www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au next -
Planning scheme histories (Department of Planning and Community Development, Victoria)
In 2010 the Department of Planning and Community Development completed a two year project to secure Victoria's historical planning information with the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV). The project provides free, improved public access to historical planning information.
www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/planningschemes/get-information/planning-scheme-histories next -
Royal Historical Society of Victoria - home page
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria promotes and preserves the history of Victoria. Includes links to the catalogue, details of current exhibitions, latest news and special events.
www.historyvictoria.org.au next -
Victorian Community History Awards (Public Record Office Victoria)
Public Record Office Victoria administers the funding for the annual Victorian Community History Awards, which recognise the contributions made by Victorians to the preservation of Victoria's heritage. The awards are presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
http://www.vic.gov.au/about-victoria-tourism/all-about-victoria/victorian-history/victorian-community-history-awards.html next -
Victorian War Heritage Inventory (Department of Planning and Community Development, Victoria)
The Victorian War Heritage Inventory is a new online database containing information relating to war memorials, avenues of honour, memorial buildings, former defence sites and places of commemoration.
vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/veterans next -
Victorian War Memorials (Veterans, Department of Planning and Community Development)
There are thousands of war memorials commemorating veterans’ service and sacrifice. Find out more about the Shrine of Remembrance, Victoria’s main war memorial, as well as Victorian local war memorials. Learn about the Restoring Community War Memorials grants program which helps communities to restore their war memorials and honour rolls.
www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/veterans/veterans-heritage/war-memorials next