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Image:  John Cann performs at the his final snake show 2010. Photographer Georgina Keep, Randwick City Library

Meet John Cann and his co-author Jimmy Thomson as they recount the exploits of John’s career as the last of the Cann family snake men of the legendary La Perouse snake pit.

John has recently published his biography The Last of the Snakemen…. Come and hear his life affirming exploits and scrapes with danger. There is much more to the man than the snakes!

When:         Saturday 8 September, 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Where:        Lionel Bowen Library, Vonnie Young Auditorium, Level 1, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra
Cost:            Free – bookings essential via the button above
Contact:      contactus@randwick.nsw.gov.au
Hosted by:  Randwick City Library, Randwick and District Historical Society