Mosman Story: The Community and Council Then and Now
Peter Abelson speaking after he unveiled a Mosman Council/Mosman Historical Society plaque at Mosman Bay in October 2016 (Photographer: David Carment)
Dr Peter Abelson will discuss his recently published book Mosman Story: The Council and Community Then and Now: A History and A Personal Memoir.
The book covers the period from Mosman’s Indigenous origins to the author’s retirement from its local government in 2017. Its key message is the enduring importance of the local community and council in Mosman residents’ lives.
Please join members of the Mosman Historical Society for refreshments and a chat following the talk. Copies of Mosman Story will be on sale following the talk.
Dr Peter Abelson is a former Professor of Economics at Macquarie University. Currently an Honorary Professor there, he is also a Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University’s Crawford School. He served on Mosman Council from 1979 to 1987 and was Mayor between 1983 and 1985. He was the first popularly elected Mayor between 2012 and 2017. During that period, he successfully led the fight against council amalgamation.
When: Wednesday, 12 March at 7 pm (please arrive promptly).
Where: Mosman Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman.
Admission: Members Free. Visitors $5.
RSVP: Contact David Carment davidcarment@me.com before Monday, 10 March.
For more information, visit the Mosman Historical Society website.
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