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Hardy Wilson’s Old Colonial Architecture 1924–2024
A new exhibition marks the 100th anniversary of Hardy Wilson's influential architectural work. Published in 1924, Hardy Wilson’s book Old Colonial Architecture in NSW and Tasmania was the first major publication dedicated to the documentation and conservation of Australian buildings. This exhibition draws attention to the book’s creation, examines its enduring presence and influence in Australian architecture, and contextualises it in Wilson’s biography and wider body of published work. This...
2024 RAHS Conference – Featured Session: Views on Campbelltown’s Past
2024 RAHS Conference: Featured Session Windows into Local History: Views on Campbelltown's Past Campbelltown Catholic Club, 26-27 October 2024 Bookings are now open for the 2024 RAHS Conference in Campbelltown. Book now to save up to 15% on your tickets. Campbelltown is the ideal location to explore our conference theme, Windows into Local History. The Saturday program features local speakers who will explore Campbelltown’s heritage, the Appin Massacre and the Ingleburn Military Camp. Stephen...
The 2024 Lesley Muir Address
The 2024 Lesley Muir Address Writing a 'Local' History of Australia The 2024 Lesley Muir Address will be presented during the 2024 RAHS Conference at Campbelltown by Emeritus Professor Mark McKenna FAHA. In early 2022, Mark McKenna set out to write a short history of Australia, which will be published late next year by Black Inc. In this year’s Lesley Muir Address, he will explain how local history will form the foundation of his history of Australia. All too often, history is filed according...
The World We Want: Book Launch at History House
Celebrate the launch of Catherine Bishop's new book at History House in September Join Catherine Bishop (author of Minding Her Own Business and Too Much Cabbage & Jesus Christ) to celebrate the launch of her new book, The World We Want: The New York Herald Tribune World Youth Forum & the Cold War Teenager. To be launched by Diane Kirkby (Professor of Law and Humanities at UTS and a Research Professor (Emeritus) in History at La Trobe) and the author (with Alice Garner) of Academic...
The 56th Ward and Olive Harvard Memorial Lecture
Peter FitzSimmons will present the 56th Ward and Olive Memorial Lecture The City of Liverpool and District Historical Society is privileged to host Peter Fitzsimmons, Australia's bestselling non-fiction author and journalist, as the Keynote Speaker for the 56th Ward and Olive Havard Memorial History Lecture. Peter will discuss his latest book, The Last Charge of the Australian Light Horse. The 12th Light Horse was formed in Liverpool. The lecture will be followed by a book signing, light...
2024 RAHS Conference bookings now open – early bird tickets available until 30 September
2024 RAHS Conference at Campbelltown Windows into Local History Bookings have now opened for the 2024 RAHS Conference, which will be held on 26–27 October at Campbelltown Catholic Club. Early-bird prices are available until 30 September. RAHS President Dr Iain Stuart said, ‘The theme Windows into Local History reflects our commitment to uncovering and sharing the rich tapestry of our local communities. I look forward to meeting delegates at the conference and exploring these fascinating...
Stitching Stories: Crafting personal narratives using interconnected online resources
Learn about crafting personal narratives using various online resources at History House.
This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to delve into the rich tapestry of online resources available for uncovering life stories. By exploring interconnected platforms and databases, participants will gain the ability to piece together historical narratives and paint a picture of a person’s life. It will showcase the wealth of information available in digital format (including indexes, newspapers, government archives and genealogical websites), provide tips on search strategies, and highlight the importance of corroborating information across multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
Online Guide: Accessing NSW Colonial Secretary’s Records
The Museums of History NSW have released the NSW Colonial Secretary’s records, 1826–1900: a guide to accessing them online on their website.
The guide was made available with the permission of Clive Smith and the Port Macquarie and Districts Family History Society Inc.
Friends of Callan Park: 25th Anniversary
The Friends of Callan Park commemorated its 25th anniversary on 4 December 2023 at Writing NSW at Callan Park. About a hundred people attended its AGM and the celebration that followed. The current MP for Balmain, Kobi Shetty, and the former MP, Jamie Parker, addressed the crowd.
Public Lecture: The Miracle of D-Day, 6 June 1944: 80th Anniversary
A free public lecture presented by Noel Phelan at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park
Join the Military History Society of NSW for a free public lecture at the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
This year, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944. Operation Overlord was the greatest amphibious assault in history, a crucial turning point in World War II, and a miracle of planning, logistics, coordination and supply.
The Letters of Charles Harpur and His Circle
The Moruya and District Historical Society are hosting a presentation by the authors of a new Sydney University Press publication on the letters of poet Charles Harpur (1813–1868), who had a close association with the Eurobodalla region.
The Letters of Charles Harpur and His Circle, selected and edited by Paul Eggert and Chris Vening, is the first collection in print of the letters of Australian colonial poet Charles Harpur and his circle – including the poet Henry Kendall and future premier of NSW, Henry Parkes.
The Home Curator Workshop
Presented by Gay Hendriksen (Rowan Tree Heritage and Cultural Services)
Do you have special objects you want to preserve into the future? Whether you are a family historian, private collector or have special objects you want to know how to care for, there is something in this workshop for you. Learn about organising, preserving and sharing to a professional standard so that you can ensure your shoebox of papers or photos or a house or shed filled with your favourite objects will survive. Bring along small objects, photos and documents (or images if they are too large or fragile) for professional advice and clues to help you discover the best ways to identify and care for them.
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