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Next Numismatic Event
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Sun03Jan20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Fri08Jan20217:30 pmQuarry Hill Community Hall, 52 Hamley St, Quarry Hill, VIC
More details at the Bendigo Coin & Collectable Club Website.
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Sun10Jan2021
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Wed13Jan2021Thu14Jan2021
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Thu14Jan2021
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Sun17Jan20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Fri22Jan20217:30 pmQuarry Hill Community Hall, 52 Hamley St, Quarry Hill, VIC
More details at the Bendigo Coin & Collectable Club Website.
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Sun31Jan2021
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Sun31Jan2021Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
A New Melbourne Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917 -
Fri05Feb20217:30 pmQuarry Hill Community Hall, 52 Hamley St, Quarry Hill, VIC
More details at the Bendigo Coin & Collectable Club Website.
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Sun07Feb20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Sun07Feb202112:00 pm727-729 High Street, Armadale, Victoria, 3143
Details of this sale can be found on the Leski website.
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Fri19Feb20217:30 pmRoyal Historical Society of Victoria, 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
A New Year and a change of venue. Our first meeting of 2021 will be held at the Officer's Mess at the Royal Historical Society (RHSV) of Victoria. The entrance is on William Street, opposite Flagstaff Gardens, not far from our previous venue. Members will be on hand to guide attendees to the new venue. We'll also have a Zoom meeting, with details forwarded to members prior to the event.
This meeting is subject to the following COVID protocols:
- If you are feeling unwell or are waiting the results of a COVID test please do not attend
- Maximum of 27 people in the Officers’ Mess at any one time (this is based on the 4 sq metre rule per person)
- Name and contact details will be recorded for potential contact tracing
- Please use hand sanitiser – this will be supplied.
- Remember that other people use the Officers’ Mess so you should wipe down common surfaces before using them (wipes provided)
- Please wear masks if you cannot maintain your 1.5m distance from others in the room
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Fri19Feb20217:30 pmQuarry Hill Community Hall, 52 Hamley St, Quarry Hill, VIC
More details at the Bendigo Coin & Collectable Club Website.
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Sat20Feb2021157 Comur Street Yass, NSW
Enquiries to edlins@nulltpg.com.au.
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Sat20Feb2021Sun21Feb202108:00 - 15:00Bill Woodful Reserve, Maldon, VICWhat better way to show Covid the door than attend the 13th Maldon Antique Fair. To be held on Sat the 20th and Sunday the 21st of Feb. 2021.
120 stalls of Antiques and Collectables from 5 states.
As usual we will be on the Maldon Footy Oval inside the beating heart of MaldonGENERAL ADMISSION JUST $5, KIDS FREEFind more details on this and other Maldon, Antuque Fairs and Swap Meets on Facebook. -
Sun21Feb20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Tue23Feb2021Thu25Feb2021
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Fri26Feb20217:00 pmBelmont Uniting Church Rooms, 42 Thomson St., Belmont, VIC
The next meeting of the Numismatic Society will be at the Belmont Uniting Church rooms on Friday 26th February at 7 pm.
Covid-safe restrictions will apply.
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Sun28Feb2021Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
A New Melbourne Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Fri05Mar20217:30 pmQuarry Hill Community Hall, 52 Hamley St, Quarry Hill, VIC
More details at the Bendigo Coin & Collectable Club Website.
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Sun07Mar20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Fri12Mar2021Sat13Mar2021West Plaza Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand
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Fri12Mar2021Sun14Mar2021South Perth Community Centre, South Perth, WA
This two day show in March brings together all West Australian local stamp, coin, banknote & postcard dealers plus Australia Post.
The following is a brief summary
- Three day event at the South Perth Community Centre, South Perth
- Stamps, postcards, coins, banknotes, militaria, medals & collectables
- West Australian local dealers
- Australia Post in attendance with Limited Edition products
- Plenty of parking & café facilities
- Free stamp, postcard, coin, banknote, militaria & medal valuations
- $1500+ worth of prizes to be won
- Limited edition overprinted PNC's (order before the show to guarantee)
- FREE ENTRY
More details at the show's website.
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Fri19Mar20217:30 amOfficer's Mess, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne
We return to our temporary home at the Officers' Mess at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV). The entrance is off William Street, opposite Flagstaff Gardens, not far from our previous venue. We'll also have a Zoom meeting, with details forwarded to members prior to the event.
This meeting is subject to the following COVID protocols:
- If you are feeling unwell or are waiting the results of a COVID test please do not attend
- Maximum of 27 people in the Officers’ Mess at any one time (this is based on the 4 sq metre rule per person)
- Name and contact details will be recorded for potential contact tracing
- Please use hand sanitiser – this will be supplied.
- Remember that other people use the Officers’ Mess so you should wipe down common surfaces before using them (wipes provided)
- Please wear masks if you cannot maintain your 1.5m distance from others in the room
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Fri19Mar20217:30 pmQuarry Hill Community Hall, 52 Hamley St, Quarry Hill, VIC
More details at the Bendigo Coin & Collectable Club Website.
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Sun21Mar20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Sun28Mar2021Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
A New Melbourne Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917 -
Fri02Apr20217:30 pmQuarry Hill Community Hall, 52 Hamley St, Quarry Hill, VIC
More details at the Bendigo Coin & Collectable Club Website.
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Mon05Apr20218:30 - 15:00Anglican Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road and Sixth Avenue, Rosebud, VIC
Mornington Peninsula Stamp, Coin and Card Fairs
These Stamp, Coin and Card Fairs are run by the Peninsula Stamp Club Inc, and there will be 4 per year, the first is Easter Monday 5th June in the Anglican Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road and Sixth Avenue, Rosebud, time 8-30am to 3pm.
All Fairs will be in this new venue, with the next after Easter being on the Queen’s Birthday public holiday Monday 14th June
For further details contact John Thomas on 0418 322 315
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Fri16Apr20217:30 amOfficers' Mess, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne
We return to our temporary home at the Officers' Mess at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV). The entrance is off William Street, opposite Flagstaff Gardens, not far from our previous venue. We'll also have a Zoom meeting, with details forwarded to members prior to the event.
This meeting is subject to the following COVID protocols:
- If you are feeling unwell or are waiting the results of a COVID test please do not attend
- Maximum of 27 people in the Officers’ Mess at any one time (this is based on the 4 sq metre rule per person)
- Name and contact details will be recorded for potential contact tracing
- Please use hand sanitiser – this will be supplied.
- Remember that other people use the Officers’ Mess so you should wipe down common surfaces before using them (wipes provided)
- Please wear masks if you cannot maintain your 1.5m distance from others in the room
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Fri16Apr20217:30 pmQuarry Hill Community Hall, 52 Hamley St, Quarry Hill, VIC
More details at the Bendigo Coin & Collectable Club Website.
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Sat17Apr20219:00 amSalvation Army Hall, 211 Watton St, Werribee, Victoria 3030
More details on the Western Money Fair Website or Facebook Page.
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Sun18Apr20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Sun25Apr2021Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
A New Melbourne Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917 -
Fri30Apr20217:30 pmQuarry Hill Community Hall, 52 Hamley St, Quarry Hill, VIC
More details at the Bendigo Coin & Collectable Club Website.
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Sat01May2021Sun02May2021Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane, QLD
More details on the ANDA Money Expo webpage.
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Sun02May20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Sat15May2021157 Comur Street Yass, NSW
Enquiries to edlins@nulltpg.com.au.
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Sun16May20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Tue18May2021Thu20May2021
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Fri21May20217:30 amTBA
This meeting will commemorate the NAV's 75th Anniversary. Details over venue will be provided closer to the date.
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Sun30May2021
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Mon31May202109:30 - 16:00Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal Street, Petersham, NSW
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Sun06Jun20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Mon14Jun20218:30 - 15:00Anglican Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road and Sixth Avenue, Rosebud, VIC
Mornington Peninsula Stamp, Coin and Card Fairs
These Stamp, Coin and Card Fairs are run by the Peninsula Stamp Club Inc, and there will be 4 per year, the first is Easter Monday 5th June in the Anglican Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road and Sixth Avenue, Rosebud, time 8-30am to 3pm.
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Thu17Jun2021Fri18Jun2021
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Fri18Jun20217:30 amZoom
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions this meeting will be held on Zoom. Details have been emailed to members.
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Sun20Jun20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Sun27Jun2021Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
A New Melbourne Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917 -
Sun04Jul20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Fri16Jul20217:30 amZoom
As a result of the recent Lockdown in Victoria this will be a Zoom Meeting. Our speaker will be presenting a talk on Australasian Tokens.
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Sat17Jul2021Sun18Jul2021Malvern Town Hall, 1251 High St, Malvern, VIC
More details on the ANDA Money Expo webpage.
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Sun18Jul20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
This event is current suspended due to Lockdown
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Sun25Jul2021
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Sat31Jul2021Sun01Aug2021South Perth Civic Centre, Cnr South Terrace &, Sandgate St, South Perth, WA
More details on the ANDA Money Expo webpage.
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Sun01Aug20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Sat14Aug2021157 Comur Street Yass, NSW
Enquiries to edlins@nulltpg.com.au.
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Sat14Aug20219:00 amSalvation Army Hall, 211 Watton St, Werribee, Victoria 3030
More details on the Western Money Fair Website or Facebook Page.
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Sun15Aug20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Tue17Aug2021Thu19Aug2021
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Fri20Aug20217:30 amTBA
In light of possible changes due to Covid-19 meeting details will be provided closer to the time.
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Sun29Aug2021Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
A New Melbourne Coin Fair on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Sun29Aug202109:30 - 16:00Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal Street, Petersham, NSW
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Mon30Aug2021Thu02Sep2021Dixson Room, State Library of NSW, Sydney
Change of date due to Sydney Covid Lockdown
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Sun05Sep20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Fri17Sep20217:30 amZoom
This will be an online meeting. Invitations will be sent to members and guests during the week of the meeting.
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Sun19Sep20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Fri24Sep2021Sat25Sep2021West Plaza Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand
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Sun26Sep2021
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Sun03Oct20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Sat09Oct2021Sun10Oct202110:00 am Benalla Indoor Recreation Reserve, Ackerly Ave, Benalla, VIC
The Lions club of Benalla are holding their annual Antique and Collectables Fair in the Benalla Indoor Recreation Stadium, 225 Ackerly Ave, Benalla on the weekend of Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th October 2021.
The venue has excellent access for the exhibitors and plenty of parking areas for exhibitors and the general public.
Come and browse a large variety of beautiful antiques and collectables for sale including quality glass, china, ceramics, jewellery, furniture, toys and linen and much more.
Light refreshments available from the canteen on both days. A Lucky Door Prize will be drawn on Sunday.
Due to the Winton Raceway being so close to Benalla, those dealers interested should consider booking accommodation early.
In past years there has been about 600/800 members of the public attend this event.
Please contact the convenors Lions Margaret and Peter Poels on either pandmpoels@nullbigpond.com or 0417 139 828, for further information.
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Sun10Oct2021
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Fri15Oct20217:30 amTBA
In light of possible changes due to Covid-19 meeting details will be provided closer to the time.
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Sun17Oct20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Tue26Oct2021Fri29Oct2021
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Sun31Oct2021
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Sun31Oct202109:30 - 16:00Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal Street, Petersham, NSW
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Mon01Nov20219am to 3pm1157 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud VIC 3939
Yes the day before the Melbourne Cup.
Parking available beside Hall.
Refreshments available
Disabled Access and Disabled facilities available
For Fair contact John Thomas on 0418 322 315
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Sun07Nov20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
This fair will return for the first Sunday in December.
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Fri19Nov20217:30 amTBA
In light of possible changes due to Covid-19 meeting details will be provided closer to the time.
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Sat20Nov2021Clubhouse Hotel Yass 190 Comur Street Yass, NSW
Enquiries to edlins@nulltpg.com.au.
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Sun21Nov20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
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Sun28Nov2021Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre, 6 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Coin & Stamp Fair held on the last Sunday of every month.
All enquiries to Tony Gordon 0412092917
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Sun05Dec20219:00 amMoonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mt Alexander Rd,, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039Unfortunately due to the excessive costs that would be incurred by the Moonee Ponds Bowling Club on the monthly fair (including the hiring of an independent Covid marshal and deep cleaning) the event management have decided to postpone this fair until the 1st Sunday of February 2022.Thus no fairs will be held in December 2021 and January 2022.
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Fri10Dec20217;30TBA
Details of the end of year dinner have been sent to members.
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Sat11Dec202109:00 - 14:00 42 Thomson Street, Belmont, Victoria
More details on the Western Money Fair Website or Facebook Page.
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Sun19Dec20218:30am to 1:00pm Bentleigh – McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgings Road, Bentleigh, VICTORIA.
