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

Hidden Melbourne have created a virtual tour (15 different "tours" of Fitzroy Town Hall

Thursday 1 June 2023

Hidden Melbourne have created a virtual tour (15 different “tours” of Fitzroy Town Hall

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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		Calling all Family History DetectivesThe State Library is asking the general public to help identify a large photo collection taken around Bendigo over a 40-year period. To see if you can help, please follow the link below.			
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				State Library Victoria Mysteries from the Rosenberg Collection of Vincent Kelly’s Bendigonian portraits
			
		
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					Explore some of the mysteries in Vincent Kelly's Bendigo photographic portraits.
		
	


	
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		Ned Kelly takes a holiday.After over 2 years on display, Ned Kelly's armour is taking a break and will be removed from the South Rotunda on Monday 2 October 2023.The State Library expect the armour will be off display for around a month.  It will be relocated to the Redmond Barry Reading Room to allow the Library so showcase this unique piece of history in a more prominent area. For more information, click on the link below.			
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				Ned Kelly's Armour
			
		
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					Fascination with the story of Ned Kelly often centres on his body armour, worn during the final siege. Now you can visit Ned Kelly's armour on display in the South Rotunda.
		
	


	
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		Understanding a Fine - 7 September.Also absolutely nothing to do with history, but you might want to check this one out, at the Fitzroy library this time. Learn about your options and what to do if you get a fine, courtesy of the Fitzroy Legal Service.To register, follow the link below:			
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				Understanding a Fine
			
		
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					Learn about your options and what to do if you get a fine, courtesy of Fitzroy Legal Services.
		
	


	
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		Renter's Rights Information Session Wednesday 6 September.This has nothing to do with history but I thought some of you may be interested nonetheless by this session at the local Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library.Learn about your rights and obligations as a tenant e.g. rent increases, evictions and maintenance responsibilities.This information session is delivered in partnership with Fitzroy Legal Service and Tenants Victoria.To register, follow the link below:			
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				Renters' Rights Information Session
			
		
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					Join us at Bargoonga Nganjin for an informative session on renters' rights.
		
	


	
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		Finding FamiliesThe State Library of Victoria are advertising their usual family history training sessions - on 28 September and 26 October 2023.Learn the principles of family history, access research resources and tour the Family History collection.For more details and to book, please click on the link below.			
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				Finding Families
			
		
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					Learn the principles of family history, access research resources and tour the Family History collection in this introductory workshop.
		
	


	
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