part of the australian heritage festival · 2021. 3. 24. · conservation past, present and future....

18 April to 2 May 2021

Part of the Australian Heritage Festival

Discover the history of Hobsons Bay during the Australian Heritage Festival and celebrate our

unique heritage and culture through a range of performances, exhibitions, tours and virtual events.

For further information visit hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/heritagehobsonsbay

or call the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre on 9932 3016

Most events are free and bookings are via heritagehobsonsbay.eventbrite.com

Bookings required unless stated. Events correct at time of printing.

#heritagehobsonsbay

Our heritage for the future

Step Back in Time - Williamstown guided walking tourPresented by Hobsons Bay City Council

Sunday 18 April to Sunday 2 May Tuesday and Friday, 11.45am to 12.45pm

Meet at the Visitor Information Centre, Commonwealth Reserve, corner Syme Street and Nelson Place, Williamstown

Bookings: hobsonsbaytickets.com.au

Williamstown Football Club – A proud history since 1864 Presented by Williamstown Football Club

Sunday 18 April, 12pm to 6pm Monday 19 to Thursday 22 April, 3pm to 7pm

Seaview Event Centre, Battery Road, Downer Oval, Williamstown

Bookings: heritagehobsonsbay.eventbrite.com

Conservation past, present and futurePresented by Ship4Good Inc

Sunday 18 April to Sunday 2 May Friday, 4pm to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 5pm

Ship4Good MV Steve Irwin, Seaworks, rear of 82 Nelson Place or via 2 Ann Street, Williamstown

Friday movie night $5. General exhibition Free.


Preserving the Past for our Future: Our Heritage BuildingsPresented by Williamstown Historical Society

Sunday 18 April to Sunday 2 May During libraries hours

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown

No bookings required

Creating Community in Melbourne’s WestPresented by Hobsons Bay Libraries

Monday 19 April to Wednesday 19 May Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Laverton Community Hub, 95 - 105 Railway Avenue, Laverton

No bookings required

Finding FamiliesPresented by Hobsons Bay Libraries

Tuesday 20 April, 6.30pm to 7.30pm Altona Library, 123 Queen Street, Altona

Wednesday 28 April, 11am to 12pm Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown

Bookings: libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Newport Archives @

The SubstationPresented by The Substation

Wednesday 21 April to Saturday 1 May Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 12pm to 6pm Friday, 12pm to 8pm

Bookings: [email protected]

Postcards from the Gardens - Moments in TimePresented by Williamstown Botanic Gardens with Friends of Williamstown Botanic Gardens

Thursday 22 April, 10am to 12pm

Meet at the Williamstown Botanic Gardens gates on the corner of Giffard and Osborne Streets, Williamstown


Sounds of Silent - Screening Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman Presented by Hobsons Bay City Council Thursday 22 April, 7.30pm

Live performance at Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown

Tickets: $12 hobsonsbaytickets.com.au

Ghosts of the Old City WilliamstownPresented by Lantern Ghost Tours

Saturday 24 April to Sunday 15 May Saturdays and Sundays, 8.30pm to 10.30pm

Meet at Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, Commonwealth Reserve, corner Syme Street and Nelson Place, Williamstown

Adult $36 Family of two adults and two children aged 8-16 years $96

Bookings: lanternghosttours.com

Altona Homestead Ghost TourPresented by Lantern Ghost Tours

Saturday 24 April to Sunday 15 May Saturdays and Sundays, 8.30pm to 10pm

Altona Homestead, Logan Reserve, 128 Queen Street, Altona

Adult $36 Family of two adults and two children aged 8-16 years $96

Bookings: lanternghosttours.com

Launch of “Take More Grass: The Story of Williamstown Bowling Club”Presented by Williamstown Bowling Club

Sunday 24 April, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Williamstown Bowling Club, 40-58 Melbourne Road, Williamstown


Williamstown Centenary Projection Tour Presented by Hobsons Bay City Council and Little Projection Company

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April, 6pm to 7pm and 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Meet outside Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown


Williamstown Town Hall Heritage TourPresented by Hobsons Bay City Council

Monday 26 April and Tuesday 18 May, 11am to 11.50am

Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown


A haunting journey through time - by Daryl FoxPresented by Seaworks

Monday 26 April to Wednesday 5 May, 10am to 5pm

Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown $5 includes entry into the Seaworks Maritime Museum


Spotswood Industrial Heritage WalkPresented by Hobsons Bay City Council

Tuesday 27 April, 10am to 12pm

Meet at the corner of Hudsons Road and Booker Street, Spotswood


Secrets of the PinetumPresented by Hobsons Bay City Council and the Friends of Williamstown Botanic Gardens

Thursday 29 April, 10am to 11.15am and 1pm to 2.15pm

Meet at the Williamstown Botanic Gardens gates on the corner of Giffard and Osborne Streets, Williamstown


Visit the Historic Precinct of Holy Trinity WilliamstownPresented by Holy Trinity Williamstown

Saturday 1 May, 2pm to 4pm

Holy Trinity Williamstown, 255 Nelson Place, Williamstown


Old Laverton School Heritage TalkPresented by Hobsons Bay City Council and Altona Laverton Historical Society Inc

Saturday 1 May, 11am to 11.50am

Old Laverton School, 43 Kiora Street, Altona Meadows


Old Laverton School Open DayPresented by Hobsons Bay City Council

Saturday 1 May, 12pm to 3pm

Old Laverton School, 43 Kiora Street, Altona Meadows


Truganina Explosives Reserve Open DayPresented by Truganina Explosives Reserve Preservation Society

Sunday 2 May, 11am to 4pm

Truganina Explosives Reserve, 274 Queen Street, Altona Free/Gold Coin donation


Lost Lands Found - The flowering grasslands of VictoriaPresented by Hobsons Bay Libraries

Wednesday 5 May, 6.15pm to 7.15pm

Altona Library, 123 Queen Street, Altona Bookings: libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Ancestry for BeginnersPresented by Hobsons Bay Libraries

Thursday 6 May, 11am to 12pm

Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows


Discover our collections: Heritage @ Williamstown LibraryPresented by Hobsons Bay Libraries

Wednesday 12 May, 11am to 12pm

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown


Waltzing Matilda: Australia’s Accidental AnthemPresented by Hobsons Bay Libraries

Tuesday 18 May, 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Altona Library, 123 Queen Street, Altona


18 April to 2 May 2021

Our heritage for the future

Bookings required unless stated. Events correct at time of printing. Some events may be cancelled or altered due to Chief Health Officer guidelines. Please visit hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/heritagehobsonsbay for up to date information.

part of the australian heritage festival · 2021. 3. 24. · conservation past, present and future....

Documents