COMMEMORATING WESTERN AUSTRALIA HISTORY

2029 will be the bicentenary of the European colonisation of Western Australia. In just over a decade we will celebrate Captain Stirling’s arrival and the establishment of the Swan River Colony on 1 June 1829. The spotlight will once again be turned on history, just as it was when we celebrated the sesquicentenary in 1979. What other milestones in Western Australia’s history have been celebrated? Are there complications that we should be aware of? How might our understanding of history have changed by 2029? Attendees are encourage to bring along any memorabilia from 1979.

About the presenter

Jenny Gregory AM, FRHS, is Emeritus Professor of History at The University of Western Australia. She has published widely on aspects of urban history and heritage.  Amongst her most well-known books are the Historical Encyclopedia of Western Australia and City of Light: a history of Perth since the fifties.

She is currently President of the History Council of WA, an Executive Member of the National Trust WA, after years as Chair (2008-2010) and President (1998-2007), and a Board Member of Australia Day Council WA.

Bookings essential.

Venue: City of Vincent Library 

Cost: Free

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Email: libadmin@vincent.wa.gov.au 
Phone: 9273 6090
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