by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | Articles From Our Newsletter, Members News
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International Women’s Day occurs on the 8 March each year and celebrates the vital role women play in society where difference is valued and celebrated, and diversity, equality and inclusiveness are promoted. It celebrates the achievements of women, those who came... by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | Methods & Sources, Pioneers
by Moira McAlister (nee Barry-Cotter) Dr Barry Cotter was the first doctor in Melbourne, arriving on the Norval with John Batman in November 1835. His was an interesting life and well documented through the Historical Records of Victoria, newspaper reports,... by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | History
Professor Miles Lewis AM is one of Australia’s most notable Architectural historians and is Professor in the faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne. He presented a very interesting address, illustrated with numerous photos... by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | Miscellany
The 40th Birthday of the Port Phillip Pioneers Group was an event enjoyed by all who attended. Everyone received on arrival, a present of a calico bag with the Group logo printed on it and a recipe book. Michael Grogan explained the recipes were from his... by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | Pioneers
William Overton, the son of Thomas Overton and his wife Mary, nee Lawrence, was baptised at the Wrangle Parish Church, Lincolnshire, England on 15 December 1812. He arrived at Hobart, Van Diemen’s Land in 1832 as an ordinary seaman. Five years later he crossed...