Welcome to the Fitzroy History Society

The Fitzroy History Society caters for anyone interested in the history of the Fitzroy area. Anyone who is interested in joining is welcome. You don’t have to live in the area to be a member of the Society.

News

General News, Podcasts, Walks

Ewing Trust - Fitzroy Walking Tours - PODCAST Series (Updated with MacRobertsons Chocolates Walk)

Wednesday 14 July 2021

Ewing Trust – Fitzroy Walking Tours – PODCAST Series (Updated with MacRobertsons Chocolates Walk)

Latest Publications

Articles, Essays

Fitzroy People - Published 2022

Wednesday 10 May 2023

Fitzroy People – Published 2022

Articles, Essays

Francis Clark: a man of his time 1820-1896

Friday 11 March 2022

Francis Clark: a man of his time 1820-1896

Gas Lamps - Fitzroy - Photos

Sunday 8 August 2021

Gas Lamps – Fitzroy – Photos

General News, Podcasts, Walks

Ewing Trust - Fitzroy Walking Tours - PODCAST Series (Updated with MacRobertsons Chocolates Walk)

Wednesday 14 July 2021

Ewing Trust – Fitzroy Walking Tours – PODCAST Series (Updated with MacRobertsons Chocolates Walk)

History of King William Street, FITZROY.

Tuesday 13 July 2021

History of King William Street, FITZROY.

Upcoming Events

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		Welfare Records for Family History.Free Zoom session on 25 May, 10 am with the State Library Victoria.This webinar will delve into the diverse types of welfare records and where to find them, including what is available in the State Library's vast collection.For more information and to register:			
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				Welfare Records for Family History
			
		
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					Discover lost connections and unfamiliar histories by learning about welfare records in this online family history workshop.
		
	


	
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		What's on at the State Library VictoriaRefer to the link below to see what the SLV has on offer for you. You might also like to sign up for their newsletter.Many of the exhibitions are free, so be sure to make the most of what is on offer.			
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					State Library Victoria Cultural, Student and Family members receive 48-hour early release of tickets each season, as well as many other benefits. Become a member today.
		
	


	
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		Help the State Library Victoria to digitise The Sun News-Pictorial newspaper.One of the most important resources for unlocking our individual family and shared cultural history, The Sun News-Pictorial, isn’t currently available on Trove, our national online database that displays the Library’s digitised newspapers. The State Library is looking for donations to help with this project. Refer link below.All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.			
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				EOFY 2023
			
		
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					EOFY Appeal 2023
		
	


	
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		Reminder - Tom Petsinis talk on 30 May.We still have a few spaces available for this event. For more details and how to book, refer to earlier posting. Thanks.			
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		New Post: Fitzroy People – Published 2022:  In this publication, Fitzroy People, our research has focussed on twenty personal stories of early inhabitants who lived and or worked in Fitzroy.The enthusiasm, commitment, and collaborative researching of volunteer members of The Fitzroy History Society has enabled this project			
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					Fitzroy People – Published 2022 Wednesday 10 May 2023 by Andy Lanskis In this publication, Fitzroy People, our research has focussed on twenty personal stories of early inhabitants who lived and or ...
		
	


	
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