Professional Historians Association NSW Inc
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EVENTS
1 Lecture. 'The La Perouse Museum'. Hear Stephen Thompson, the District Heritage Curator in the Sydney District of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, talk about the La Perouse Museum, its collection and the work he does in the community. Venue: History House Auditorium Time: 1pm Cost: $6, mems $4 Bookings essential: ph: 9247 8001; Email: history@rahs.org.au
1 Exhibition & Lectures. 'An Evening of Underwater Archeology'. See new exhibition Commerce & Conquest: the story of the United East India Company, followed by lectures on The Ancient Harbour at Toroni, Greece and Ancient Treasures on the Batavia. Venue: Australian National Maritime Museum Time: 5.30-8.30pm Cost: $15 Bookings: ph: 9298 3644.
1-4 Conference. 'Discourse, Dissonance And Diaspora: Identities For The New Millenium'.Japanese Studies Association of Australia Biennial Conference, Central Queensland University. Enquiries: Barbara Hartley Email: b.hartley@cqu.edu.au; web: http://www.edca.cqu.edu.au/jsaa/JSAA_Site/JSAA_Folder/
4-5 Conference. ' Labour History in Australia Since 1975: A Retrospective and a Look Forward -A conference to recognise John Merritt's role in the study of Australian labour history' . Canberra Region Branch Australian Society for the Study of Labour History in association with the ANU History Department. Venue: Humanities Research Centre, ANU, Canberra Cost: $70, unwaged $50, conference dinner $35 Enquiries: Canberra Region Branch, ASSLH LPO Box A43 Canberra ACT 2601.
10 Seminar. 'Dr Sonja Cameron, History Co-ordinator at the Computers in Teaching Initiative at the Centre for History, Archaeology and Art History, University of Glasgow, Scotland'. Discussion focusses on the use of computers to teach history, archaeology and the history of art, rather than computing itself. Venue: Metcalfe Auditorium, State Library of NSW Time: 10am-12noon Cost: Free Enquiries: Dr Carol Liston ph: 9678 7358; Email: c.liston@uws.edu.au
14 Talk. 'My God! It's a Woman - A talk by Nancy Bird-Walton'. Venue: Dixon Room, State Library of NSW Time: 12.30-1.30pm Cost: $15, mems $10 Bookings: ph: 9273 1770; fax: 9273 1248.
15 Talk. 'American Voice-American Voices'. The dialogue and tension between nationalism and multiculturalism in the American experience are discussed. Venue: Metcalfe Auditorium, State Library of NSW Time: 5.30 for 6pm Cost: $15, mems $10 Bookings: ph: 9273 1770; fax: 9273 1248.
JANUARY 2000 EVENTS
13 Talk. 'A Medical Hanging'. Dr Ben Haneman tells the story of a colonial doctor hanged for professional incompetence. Venue: Dixon Room, State Library of NSW Time: 5.30 for 6pm Cost: $15, mems $10 Bookings: ph: 9273 1770; fax: 9273 1248.
20 Talk. 'Abel Tasman - His remarkable voyage 1642-3'. Presented by Paul Brunton, Curator of Manuscripts. Venue: Dixon Room, State Library of NSW Time: 12.30-1.30pm Cost: $15, $10 mems Bookings: ph: 9273 1770; fax: 9273 1248.
26 Talks. 'Pot Luck with History'. Ten minute talks on Australian History throughout the day. RAHS. Venue: History House, 133 Macquarie St Sydney Time: Between 10.30am and 3.30pm Cost: Free Enquiries: ph: 9247 8001; Email: history@rahs.org.au
28 Talk. 'Orphans of the First Fleet'. Robert Holden tells the story of his book Orphans of History. Venue: Dixson Room, State Library of NSW Time: 5.30 for 6pm Cost: $15, mems $10 Bookings: ph: 9273 1770; fax: 9273 1248.
'Asian Studies Association of Australia Conference 2000'. University of Melbourne 3-5 July, 2000, hosted by the Melbourne Institute of Asian Languages and Societies. Abstract due by December 10 1999. Enquiries: Web: http://www.asaa2000.unimelb.edu.au
'Sounds of Federation'. Australasian Sound Recordings Association (inc) Conference. 13-16 April 2000, State Library of Victoria. Oral history, commercial, private and radio broadcastings about or during Federation years 1890-1914. Enquiries: Dr Frances Gladwin ph: (03) 9669 9753; fax: (03) 9669 9995; Email: fgladwin@slv.vic.gov.au
'Australian Historical Association Conference: 'Futures in the Past'. Adelaide, South Australia, 5 - 9 July 2000. Working title and indication of preferred theme by 31 December 1999, abstract of 200 words by 31 March 2000. Enquiries: Web: http://arts.adelaide.edu.au/arts-web/News/AHA_Conf/
'5th Australian Urban History/Planning History Conference'. 13-15 April 2000. University of South Australia, Adelaide. Enquiries: Christine Garnaut ph: (08) 8302 0211; fax: (08) 8302 0204; Email: christine.garnaut@unisa.edu.au
'Acts Of Union The 11th Irish Australian Conference' 26-29 April 2000. Murdoch University/University of Notre Dame. Enquiries: ph: (08) 9360 2366; fax (08) 9360 6480; Email: chambers@central.murdoch.edu.au
'The Chinese Heritage of Australian Federation'.1-3 July 2000. Museum of Chinese Australian History, Melbourne. Enquiries: ph: 9479 3596; fax: 9479 1880; Email: fedcon@latrobe.edu.au
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State Library of Victoria http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/slv/events/whatson.htm
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