Book Review: SPQR
Posted 31st March 2023
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Mary Beard’s history of the Roman empire, entitled ‘SPQR’ is an interesting read but also feels somewhat incomplete.
Save Trove
Posted 23rd March 2023
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The National Library of Australia’s ‘Trove’ service is a free gateway into Australia’s vast cultural collections. It’s role is critical for undertaking historical research, but its future is in jeopardy.
Seminar: The Dunvegan Estate in Macleod
Posted 3rd February 2023
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I will be giving a seminar presentation on Tuesday 14 February about the development history of the Dunvegan housing estate, which is located in the Melbourne suburb of Macleod.
Getting COVID-19
Posted 16th January 2023
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After avoiding the disease for three years, I was unfortunate to become infected with COVID-19 last week. It’s been pretty awful.
Accessing aerial imagery in Melbourne
Posted 9th January 2023
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Here are some resources that I have found valuable for obtaining good-quality aerial imagery of Melbourne in Australia.