Saturday, February 25, 2012

History Council of NSW

Talk/Lectures
The Australian Heraldry Society Inc.
Sir James served during the reign of Charles I, researching and writing on subjects such as heraldry, Scottish officers of state, funeral ceremonies, and the geography of the Fife coastline.

The presenter, Dr Matthew Glozier FRHS, has published several works of early modern European history.
When: 9-Mar-12, 6pm to 8pm
Doors open 6:00pm, lecture commences 6:30pm
Where: Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Level 1, 280 Pitt St Sydney NSW 2000
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Tea/Coffee and Biscuits available before lecture commences
RSVP: Bookings essential secretary@heraldryaustralia.org
0431 701 055

Michael Waterhouse
Michael Waterhouse, an economist and historian, is author of the highly regarded book Not a Poor Man’s Field. His talk will provide insights into a little known period in Australia’s history & its colonial experience in New Guinea between the wars, followed by a short film showing rare 1930s footage of the goldfields, aviation and black-white encounters.
When: 21-Mar-12, 5:30pm
Where: Friends Room, Mitchell Library
Macquarie Street Sydney
Cost: $15.00, $10 (Friends)
RSVP: Bookings essential, contact Samantha Hagan 92731766 shagan@sl.nsw.gov.au