Deathly Neighbours at Ashfield Library
During History Week 2016, Ashfield Library hosted City Historian Dr Lisa Murray for a unique talk as part of our Speaker Connect series: listen now!
History Week 2016 Report
Each year, the History Council of NSW prepares a report on its flagship event, History Week. Read the report for History Week 2016 ‘Neighbours’ here.
Annual History Lecture 2016 on ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas
Did you catch the 2016 Annual History Lecture on ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas program last Wednesday? Listen here!
Community Sporting Histories – Macquarie University student essays
Macquarie University students share their thoughts on the Community Sporting Histories symposium held in honour of History Week 2016.
History Week with The Port of Yamba Historical Society Inc.
Lesley Pickering, from The Port of Yamba Historical Society Inc., recounts their History Week 2016 Speaker Connect talk on Australia’s Antarctic empire.
Samuel Marsden’s Neighbours – History Week talk
Miss Dr Matthew Allen’s History Week talk about the famous colonial figure, Samuel Marsden? Watch it here courtesy of the University of New England!
![What does a “history professional” actually do?⠀
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For many students and early career professionals interested in history, finding employment opportunities beyond their tertiary studies can be both challenging and daunting.⠀
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Join the History Council of NSW and the Professional Historians Association NSW/ACT with session Chair, Dr Matthew Allen [HCNSW Councillor] for an informal session featuring a diverse range of guest speakers working in the history sector.⠀
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Hear ‘lightning talks’ from historians, archivists, researchers and other history professionals as they share their experiences and tips on how to kick-start a career in the history world.⠀
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After each lightning talk, there will be an opportunity for a Q&A.⠀
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This is a free and online event! Registrations are essential. Link in bio. ⠀
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📸 Image 1 Credit: Ken Turner using Kodak camera, c. 1940s. Source Museums Victoria. Credit Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd.⠀
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📸 Image 2 Credit: Computer and operators, shows Exciter Lamp voltage dial, August 1963: photographed by Max Dupain. Courtesy of the State Library NSW.⠀
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