Footy Cards from the Golden Age

Friday 19 January 2024 at 10:30 AM
Sam Merrifield Library

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Event Description

Gather your family’s footy fans and head to the library for this special all-ages history event for the school holidays. Hear about the history of footy cards and see highlights from Francis Doherty’s collection – which spans 120 years.
Show and tell your own favourite cards if you’d like!

When

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday 19 January 2024

Contact

03 9243 1950

Where

Sam Merrifield Library
762 Mt. Alexander Road
Moonee Ponds Victoria 3039
Australia
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