Docklands History Group
Travel back in time with local historians and collectors, hear guest speakers and meet other like-minded people at our monthly Docklands History Group.
Tuesday 25 June, 6pm to 7pm
Docklands History Group: Charles Brentani, Gold Rush jeweller
Between 1847 and 1853, Charles Brentani was a noticeable character around Melbourne, with Brentani finding himself at the centre of the discovery of gold in Victoria. Today, few have heard of him and his extraordinary life. Join Douglas Wilkie, author and honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne, for this fascinating presentation about Victoria’s golden past.
Bookings essential.