by Nicole Cama APHA, Australian National Maritime Museum On 11 September 2013, the Australian National Maritime Museum hosted a series of talks in honour of History Weekâs Picture This theme. Organised by myself and my colleagues Penny Hyde and Annalice Creighton, our aim was not just to foster cross-institutional collaboration. It was also to … Read more
Post by Yvonne Perkins âI thought it was amazingâ, enthused Robyn McConkey of North Sydney at the end of a history walk conducted by professional historian, Dr Ian Hoskins. A group of about thirty walkers had gathered three hours earlier outside Shore School in North Sydney for the walking tour, âFollowing Photographyâ Footstepsâ. The school … Read more
During  History Week in NSW PHA NSW members will be presenting a range of talks, exhibitions and workshops to explore the theme âpicture thisâ. Laila Ellmoos has compiled a list of events to keep you busy over the next week. Zoe Pollock, PHA NSW member and Executive Director at the History Council of NSW, has … Read more
The City of Sydney Councilâs ever-expanding oral history collection has recently gone online. A new website: www.sydneyoralhistories.com.au showcases some the Cityâs many oral history interviews and makes them readily available to the dedicated researcher and casual browser alike. The Cityâs History Unit has been conducting interviews since the 1980s as a part of a vigorous … Read more