Beyond the Gates

Are you renovating, between leases or do you have visitors coming to town?

Furnished 2 or 3 bedroom family home for short term rental in Fitzroy North between mid August and mid October. Perfect for a family of 4 with an extra bedroom or work from home office. Extremely reasonable price. 7 mins walk from school.

 Call anytime for more info 0434 247 636

CARLTON COMMUNITY HISTORY GROUP SPECIAL EVENTS IN MAY 2025 

CCHG members and associates are invited to two special events in May 2025 - one online via zoom and the other at the Kathleen Syme Library in Carlton.

Old and Obscure Signs of Carlton

Date:                  20 May 2025

Time:                  7.30 pm (AEDT)

Location:            Via Zoom

Registration:       Email jeffann@bigpond.net.au

Felice Rocca tells the history of Carlton through images of colorful old advertising and "ghost" signs seen in and around Carlton. Enjoy this interesting presentation from the comfort of your own home on Tuesday 20 May at 7.30 pm. To take part in this Zoom presentation you will need to register, which can be done by emailing jeffann@bigpond.net.au

A link will be sent to you on the day before the presentation.

Stories of Service and Sacrifice : Carlton during World War 2

Date:        Saturday 24 May 2025

Time:        1.30 to 3.00 pm

Location:   Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday Street, Carlton

Bookings:  https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1392045

Thousands of people from the Carlton area volunteered to serve during the Second World War. In this presentation, Patrick Ferry from the National Archives of Australia will share some of their stories of service and sacrifice and show you how you can access digitised WW2 service records online.

Bookings are essential. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1392045