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A black and white photograph, circa 1870, of a corner shop at 1 Madeline St, Carlton, showing a woman standing at the entrance and two men looking in the windows.

18 Nov

Carlton’s Hidden History

Join the Melbourne History Workshop (University of Melbourne) and Carlton Community History Group for a presentation on the hidden history of Carlton’s streets, homes and residents in the precinct south of the university. Discover what the research has uncovered so far.

Learn about digital techniques for historical research, and share your own stories or photos connected to the area.

Date	Times
Wed 18 Nov	5:00pm - 6:30pm

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