2004 Launch of The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne - Institute for Public History
Review of the evening by alumnus Helen Baddeley
It was with surprise and pleasure that I received the invitation to attend the launch of the new edition of Graeme Davison's book Marvellous Melbourne. The Royal Exhibition Building proved to be a wonderful setting for the event, with many of those present seeing the superb restoration for the first time.
Tables laden with food and an ample wine service added to the relaxed atmosphere, and self introductions were easy because of our common interest. I soon found myself chatting with a wide range past students, amongst them a very recent graduate setting off on her career path, and a secondary teacher who was interested in the raising of community awareness in history. I was surprised to see a fellow bridge player, unaware that she was a former graduate.
Many, like me, had come alone not knowing what to expect, and found we enjoyed the opportunity to meet other past students and learn something of the future directions of the Institute for Public History, and our possible involvement. For those of us who had studied the history of Melbourne, and for whom Marvellous Melbourne has become our bible as we show visitors and friends around our city, it was a joy to see the new edition born.
Helen Baddeley returned to study as a mature-age student and graduated from Monash in 1987. Her three children are also graduates of Monash. Helen recently retired from the work force after fifteen years with the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Photos from the Launch of Marvellous Melbourne, November 30, 2004
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