2023 Events
James Henry Esmond Dorney - Architect
Sunday 3 December 2023
St Kilda Army and Navy Club, St Kilda
Members and guests attended a presentation by Paddy Dorney on the life and work of his father, Esmond Dorney (1906-1991), one of Australia's notable modern architects.
Chronicles of Early Melbourne 1835-1852
Sunday 27 August 2023
St Kilda Army and Navy Club, St Kilda
Members and guests attended a presentation by Professor Jon Patrick, great-great-grandson of Edmund Finn, best known for his account of early Melbourne published under the pseudonym "Garryowen" in 1888, Chronicles of Early Melbourne 1835-1852.
Mirka Mora Studio Visit
Sunday 13 August 2023
William Mora Galleries, Richmond
Members visited William Mora Galleries for an opportunity to view Mirka Mora's studio and a new exhibition.
Heritage Walk: St Kilda 19th Century Mansions
Sunday 30 July 2023
St Kilda Hill, St Kilda
Members joined Carmel McKenzie for a 90-minute walk around the former mansions and grand homes of St Kilda Hill.
Book Launch: St Kilda 1841-1900: Movers and Shakers and Money-makers
Sunday 18 June 2023
Linden New Art, St Kilda
Members attended the launch of Carmel McKenzie's book, St Kilda 1841-1900: Movers and Shakers and Money-makers, at Linden New Art. The book was launched by the Mayor of Port Phillip, Heather Cunsolo.
Heritage Walk: St Kilda Hill 19th Century Mansions
Sunday 30 April 2023
St Kilda Hill, St Kilda
Members joined Carmel McKenzie for a 90-minute walk around the former mansions and grand homes of St Kilda Hill.
Indigenous History - Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung
Sunday 5 March 2023
St Kilda Army and Navy Club, St Kilda
Members attended a live stream presentation by Professor Ian Clark, presented jointly with the Glen Eira Historical Society, on the Aboriginal history of the area.
Presbyterian Church Organ - recital and history
Saturday 18 February 2023
St Kilda Presbyterian Church, St Kilda
Members and guests attended a presentation by John Maidment OAM from the Organ Historical Trust of Australia on the historic organ at St Kilda Presbyterian Church.