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The annulment of one of Victoria’s oldest laws, marks a new chapter for the PMI Library
The PMI Victorian History Library Inc. (PMI) is celebrating an important change. After more than a century, our special law, which was one of the oldest in Victoria, has been repealed, marking a new chapter in our operations. The PMI and the State Library of Victoria,...
Our Inaugural Exploring Victorian Voices Event
Come and enjoy an enlightening evening for History Month, offering insights into a foundational moment in Australian democracy. Professor Wright, our Patron, will be discussing her latest book, "Naku Dharuk The Bark Petitions," which explores the pivotal year of 1963....
Financial Donations
Financial Donations As the PMI Victorian History Library Inc. receives no regular public funding, the subscriptions and donations of members continue to be important to the operation the library service. All donations are tax deductible. Give to our 170th anniversary...
Support Victoria’s Second Oldest Library
Here at the PMI Victorian History Library Inc. we are entirely independent and not for profit. This means that we receive no regular government funding and rely on the generosity of our wonderful members, supporters and friends to continue doing what we do. As...
John Chandler – Former Library President and Board Member has passed away
Passing of John Chandler OAM It is with sadness that we advise of the passing of former Library President and Board Member, Councillor and Mayor John Chandler, OAM. John was a much-loved and familiar face to many. During his thirty-seven years of involvement with the...
Celebrating 170 years, noting many a change
On the first of May in the year 1854, we proudly proclaimed our existence during a public gathering. Before the establishment of the town council, the PMI Victorian History Library had already begun its journey, unfolding across three cherished locations. Fast forward...
Support Victoria’s Second Oldest Library
Here at the PMI Victorian History Library Inc. we are entirely independent and not for profit. This means that we receive no regular government funding and rely on the generosity of our wonderful members, supporters and friends to continue doing what we do. As...
Meet Our Board: Carmel O’Keeffe
Carmel O’Keeffe joined the PMI Victorian History Library board in May, following her nomination by Museums Victoria (MV), - where she is the General Manager of Digital Life - a role that sits at the convergence of museums, technology, and media. Carmel’s team at MV is...
A New Patron for the PMI Victorian History Library
It is a pleasure to announce that Professor Clare Wright OAM has agreed to be our new Library Patron. Some of you may know Clare as an award-winning historian, author, broadcaster and public commentator who has worked in politics, academia and the media. She has been...