History Council of NSW, Inc.
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Our vision is to ensure that history, in all its diverse forms, is an important part of the cultural life of the people and communities of New South Wales. The HCNSW has been supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW
Check out #hcnswmember Cathy Dunn from Australian History Research book on Seaman Settlers of Colonial Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
Understanding the lives and contributions of seamen settlers provides a more comprehensive picture of Norfolk Island’s rich colonial history
Learn more below!
Understanding the lives and contributions of seamen settlers provides a more comprehensive picture of Norfolk Island’s rich colonial history
Learn more below!
Seaman Settlers of Colonial Norfolk Island 1788 - 1814 - Australian History Research
One may ask why after publishing many historical books on Norfolk Island’s Colonial Settlement 1788 – 1814, that we are
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November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Check out #hcnswmember Cathy Dunn from Australian History Research book on Seaman Settlers of Colonial Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
Understanding the lives and contributions of seamen settlers provides a more comprehensive picture of Norfolk Island’s rich colonial history
Learn more below!
Understanding the lives and contributions of seamen settlers provides a more comprehensive picture of Norfolk Island’s rich colonial history
Learn more below!
🛥️ We look forward to seeing everyone at the final History Now session of 2025 tomorrow night!
A waitlist is now available to attend this event in person, however, this event will also be live-streamed so check out more information via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
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A waitlist is now available to attend this event in person, however, this event will also be live-streamed so check out more information via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
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November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🛥️ We look forward to seeing everyone at the final History Now session of 2025 tomorrow night!
A waitlist is now available to attend this event in person, however, this event will also be live-streamed so check out more information via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
@drcraigb.bsky.social
A waitlist is now available to attend this event in person, however, this event will also be live-streamed so check out more information via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
@drcraigb.bsky.social
Hear all about Australian Ocean Liners at War in a special guest talk with #hcnswmember Australian National Maritime Museum
Speaker Phill Massaad will discuss the history of Australian passenger ships and the roles many of them played during wartime on Saturday 6 December
Book via the link below!
Speaker Phill Massaad will discuss the history of Australian passenger ships and the roles many of them played during wartime on Saturday 6 December
Book via the link below!
Special Guest Talk: Australian Ocean Liners at War
Join us to hear Phill Massaad talk about Australian passenger ships and the roles many of them played during wartime.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Hear all about Australian Ocean Liners at War in a special guest talk with #hcnswmember Australian National Maritime Museum
Speaker Phill Massaad will discuss the history of Australian passenger ships and the roles many of them played during wartime on Saturday 6 December
Book via the link below!
Speaker Phill Massaad will discuss the history of Australian passenger ships and the roles many of them played during wartime on Saturday 6 December
Book via the link below!
Come along to #hcnswmember Museums of History NSW online webinar on uncovering historical teacher records
This webinar will explore 19th-century teacher records held in the NSW State Archives Collection on Friday at 10.30am
Register your spot via the link below!
This webinar will explore 19th-century teacher records held in the NSW State Archives Collection on Friday at 10.30am
Register your spot via the link below!
Faculty files: uncovering teacher records in the NSW State Archives Collection
This webinar will explore 19th-century teacher records held in the NSW State Archives Collection, making it possible to trace teachers’ careers from young trainees through to the established teachers…
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Come along to #hcnswmember Museums of History NSW online webinar on uncovering historical teacher records
This webinar will explore 19th-century teacher records held in the NSW State Archives Collection on Friday at 10.30am
Register your spot via the link below!
This webinar will explore 19th-century teacher records held in the NSW State Archives Collection on Friday at 10.30am
Register your spot via the link below!
Check out #hcnswmember Peter Bradley's new book The Convict and the Compass - The Untold Story of James Meehan
The book explores the life and explorations of James Meehan in the early colony of NSW
It is available in bookstores now
Learn more via buff.ly/GDxIXO3
#AustralianHistory #HistoryBook
The book explores the life and explorations of James Meehan in the early colony of NSW
It is available in bookstores now
Learn more via buff.ly/GDxIXO3
#AustralianHistory #HistoryBook
Peter Bradley
Book Launch at Paperchain Bookstore in Manuka, ACT on November 20 at 5pm. https://paperchainbookstore.com.au/books/events.do?newsId=191
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November 20, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Check out #hcnswmember Peter Bradley's new book The Convict and the Compass - The Untold Story of James Meehan
The book explores the life and explorations of James Meehan in the early colony of NSW
It is available in bookstores now
Learn more via buff.ly/GDxIXO3
#AustralianHistory #HistoryBook
The book explores the life and explorations of James Meehan in the early colony of NSW
It is available in bookstores now
Learn more via buff.ly/GDxIXO3
#AustralianHistory #HistoryBook
📣 Fellowship Opportunity!
Applications are now open for the 2026 Colonel George Johnston Fellowship in Australian History with #hcnswmember University of Sydney
Applications close on Sunday 30 November 2025
Check out more information via the link below!
Applications are now open for the 2026 Colonel George Johnston Fellowship in Australian History with #hcnswmember University of Sydney
Applications close on Sunday 30 November 2025
Check out more information via the link below!
Colonel George Johnson Fellowship in Australian History
A 12-month fixed-term opportunity at 0.8FTE, with the possibility of variation work Inviting applications for the 2026 Colonel George Johnston Fellowship in Australian History Base Salary Level A…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:30 AM
📣 Fellowship Opportunity!
Applications are now open for the 2026 Colonel George Johnston Fellowship in Australian History with #hcnswmember University of Sydney
Applications close on Sunday 30 November 2025
Check out more information via the link below!
Applications are now open for the 2026 Colonel George Johnston Fellowship in Australian History with #hcnswmember University of Sydney
Applications close on Sunday 30 November 2025
Check out more information via the link below!
Hear Viriginia Haussegger in conversation with the award-winning author Troy Bramston as he discusses his latest biography on 'Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New' with #hcnswmember National Archives of Australia on November 26 2025 at 5:30pm
Register your spot via the link below!
Register your spot via the link below!
In conversation with Troy Bramston – Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New
Join Viriginia Haussegger in conversation with the award-winning author Troy Bramston as he discusses his latest biography.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Hear Viriginia Haussegger in conversation with the award-winning author Troy Bramston as he discusses his latest biography on 'Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New' with #hcnswmember National Archives of Australia on November 26 2025 at 5:30pm
Register your spot via the link below!
Register your spot via the link below!
Come along to #hcnswmember The State Library of NSW Fellows’ Forum on the topic of 'Telling Histories Already Told'
Hear from Library's Fellows, Dr Luciano Cardellicchio, Michelle Scott Tucker and Angela Phippen speak with Dr Rachel Franks on Wednesday 26 November 2025
Book via the link below!
Hear from Library's Fellows, Dr Luciano Cardellicchio, Michelle Scott Tucker and Angela Phippen speak with Dr Rachel Franks on Wednesday 26 November 2025
Book via the link below!
Fellows’ Forum: Telling histories already told
Hear from three of the Library’s Fellows about their approach to researching and telling histories that many people assume they’ve already heard.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Come along to #hcnswmember The State Library of NSW Fellows’ Forum on the topic of 'Telling Histories Already Told'
Hear from Library's Fellows, Dr Luciano Cardellicchio, Michelle Scott Tucker and Angela Phippen speak with Dr Rachel Franks on Wednesday 26 November 2025
Book via the link below!
Hear from Library's Fellows, Dr Luciano Cardellicchio, Michelle Scott Tucker and Angela Phippen speak with Dr Rachel Franks on Wednesday 26 November 2025
Book via the link below!
You are invited to #hcnswmember Military History Society of New South Wales next historical lecture for 2025 with speaker Edmund Goldrick
This lecture will discuss the ANZAC Guerillas in Yugoslavia’s Anti-Nazi Resistance
Register your spot to this free historical lecture via buff.ly/jFlxafQ
This lecture will discuss the ANZAC Guerillas in Yugoslavia’s Anti-Nazi Resistance
Register your spot to this free historical lecture via buff.ly/jFlxafQ
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
You are invited to #hcnswmember Military History Society of New South Wales next historical lecture for 2025 with speaker Edmund Goldrick
This lecture will discuss the ANZAC Guerillas in Yugoslavia’s Anti-Nazi Resistance
Register your spot to this free historical lecture via buff.ly/jFlxafQ
This lecture will discuss the ANZAC Guerillas in Yugoslavia’s Anti-Nazi Resistance
Register your spot to this free historical lecture via buff.ly/jFlxafQ
Hear Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde speak at the next History Now event!
She is a global authority on maritime archaeology (Flinders University). She is a recognised authority in seafaring, shipbuilding, technology and maritime cultural heritage
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She is a global authority on maritime archaeology (Flinders University). She is a recognised authority in seafaring, shipbuilding, technology and maritime cultural heritage
Book via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
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November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Hear Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde speak at the next History Now event!
She is a global authority on maritime archaeology (Flinders University). She is a recognised authority in seafaring, shipbuilding, technology and maritime cultural heritage
Book via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
@drcraigb.bsky.social
She is a global authority on maritime archaeology (Flinders University). She is a recognised authority in seafaring, shipbuilding, technology and maritime cultural heritage
Book via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
@drcraigb.bsky.social
🛥️ Come along to the next History Now session with Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde on the topic of Technological Innovation, Human Connectivity, and the Maritime World: From the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean
Register your spot via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
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Register your spot via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
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November 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🛥️ Come along to the next History Now session with Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde on the topic of Technological Innovation, Human Connectivity, and the Maritime World: From the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean
Register your spot via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
@drcraigb.bsky.social
Register your spot via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
@drcraigb.bsky.social
📝 Come along to a story writing workshop with #hcnswmember Anzac Memorial
Learn how to turn memories into written stories and discover practical steps for uncovering family history, particularly military service on Saturday 29 November
Book your spot via buff.ly/DIIx6dB
Learn how to turn memories into written stories and discover practical steps for uncovering family history, particularly military service on Saturday 29 November
Book your spot via buff.ly/DIIx6dB
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
📝 Come along to a story writing workshop with #hcnswmember Anzac Memorial
Learn how to turn memories into written stories and discover practical steps for uncovering family history, particularly military service on Saturday 29 November
Book your spot via buff.ly/DIIx6dB
Learn how to turn memories into written stories and discover practical steps for uncovering family history, particularly military service on Saturday 29 November
Book your spot via buff.ly/DIIx6dB
🛥️ We are thrilled to announce the next History Now session for 2025 will feature Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde on the topic of Technological Innovation, Human Connectivity, and the Maritime World: From the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean
Book via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
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Book via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
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November 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🛥️ We are thrilled to announce the next History Now session for 2025 will feature Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde on the topic of Technological Innovation, Human Connectivity, and the Maritime World: From the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean
Book via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
@drcraigb.bsky.social
Book via buff.ly/gt3Lm82
@drcraigb.bsky.social
We were delighted to co-present the History Now session 'Caught on Screen' at the Chau Chak Wing Museum on Tuesday night!
Thank you to Dr James Findlay for his insightful & engaging talk, to Dr Sophie Loy Wilson for leading the discussion, and to @drcraigb.bsky.social for staging this event
Thank you to Dr James Findlay for his insightful & engaging talk, to Dr Sophie Loy Wilson for leading the discussion, and to @drcraigb.bsky.social for staging this event
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 AM
We were delighted to co-present the History Now session 'Caught on Screen' at the Chau Chak Wing Museum on Tuesday night!
Thank you to Dr James Findlay for his insightful & engaging talk, to Dr Sophie Loy Wilson for leading the discussion, and to @drcraigb.bsky.social for staging this event
Thank you to Dr James Findlay for his insightful & engaging talk, to Dr Sophie Loy Wilson for leading the discussion, and to @drcraigb.bsky.social for staging this event
Don’t miss it! Learn all about the new book The Australian Wars in an event staged with #hcnswmember The State Library of New South Wales and Sydney Writers Festival
Hear from contributors Stephen Gapps, Rachel Perkins and David Marr on Monday 10 November 2025 at 6pm
Register via the link below!
Hear from contributors Stephen Gapps, Rachel Perkins and David Marr on Monday 10 November 2025 at 6pm
Register via the link below!
The Australian Wars
Uncover the true history of our nation with Stephen Gapps, David Marr and Rachel Perkins.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Don’t miss it! Learn all about the new book The Australian Wars in an event staged with #hcnswmember The State Library of New South Wales and Sydney Writers Festival
Hear from contributors Stephen Gapps, Rachel Perkins and David Marr on Monday 10 November 2025 at 6pm
Register via the link below!
Hear from contributors Stephen Gapps, Rachel Perkins and David Marr on Monday 10 November 2025 at 6pm
Register via the link below!
Want to work while studying?
#hcnswmember City of Sydney is seeking a passionate and committed person for up to 2 years to join the History Team as an Aboriginal History Cadet
This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position
Applications close 16 November 2025 via the link below!
#hcnswmember City of Sydney is seeking a passionate and committed person for up to 2 years to join the History Team as an Aboriginal History Cadet
This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position
Applications close 16 November 2025 via the link below!
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Want to work while studying?
#hcnswmember City of Sydney is seeking a passionate and committed person for up to 2 years to join the History Team as an Aboriginal History Cadet
This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position
Applications close 16 November 2025 via the link below!
#hcnswmember City of Sydney is seeking a passionate and committed person for up to 2 years to join the History Team as an Aboriginal History Cadet
This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position
Applications close 16 November 2025 via the link below!
Are you looking for a new historical read?
Check out #hcnswmember Cathy Dunn's publication on 'Romance among the Pine Trees: Marriages November 1791 Norfolk Island'
Learn more about this historical publication and get your copy now via buff.ly/mqHs2gs
#NorfolkIsland #AustralianHistoryResearch
Check out #hcnswmember Cathy Dunn's publication on 'Romance among the Pine Trees: Marriages November 1791 Norfolk Island'
Learn more about this historical publication and get your copy now via buff.ly/mqHs2gs
#NorfolkIsland #AustralianHistoryResearch
Norfolk Island Marriages November 1791
The list of marriages have been collated by analysing the historical evidence in the Norfolk Island records and others, identifies couples who were married by Rev. Richard Johnson among the Pine…
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November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Are you looking for a new historical read?
Check out #hcnswmember Cathy Dunn's publication on 'Romance among the Pine Trees: Marriages November 1791 Norfolk Island'
Learn more about this historical publication and get your copy now via buff.ly/mqHs2gs
#NorfolkIsland #AustralianHistoryResearch
Check out #hcnswmember Cathy Dunn's publication on 'Romance among the Pine Trees: Marriages November 1791 Norfolk Island'
Learn more about this historical publication and get your copy now via buff.ly/mqHs2gs
#NorfolkIsland #AustralianHistoryResearch
Did you notice the #HistoryWeek2025 flags on display this year in Sydney CBD?
We were honoured to be supported by #hcnswmember City of Sydney who installed the History Week Banners to fly around Sydney CBD!
📷 TWH Photography. Taken outside Customs House on the night of our HCNSW Awards and Lecture
We were honoured to be supported by #hcnswmember City of Sydney who installed the History Week Banners to fly around Sydney CBD!
📷 TWH Photography. Taken outside Customs House on the night of our HCNSW Awards and Lecture
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Did you notice the #HistoryWeek2025 flags on display this year in Sydney CBD?
We were honoured to be supported by #hcnswmember City of Sydney who installed the History Week Banners to fly around Sydney CBD!
📷 TWH Photography. Taken outside Customs House on the night of our HCNSW Awards and Lecture
We were honoured to be supported by #hcnswmember City of Sydney who installed the History Week Banners to fly around Sydney CBD!
📷 TWH Photography. Taken outside Customs House on the night of our HCNSW Awards and Lecture
#hcnswmember Nancy Cushing will be delivering Mosman Historical Society lecture on 'Sydney Whale Tales'
Hear her talk on Wednesday 12 November at 7pm
Check out more information on Royal Australian Historical Society's website via the link below!
Hear her talk on Wednesday 12 November at 7pm
Check out more information on Royal Australian Historical Society's website via the link below!
Sydney Whale Tales
Sydney Whale Tales - Royal Australian Historical Society
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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#hcnswmember Nancy Cushing will be delivering Mosman Historical Society lecture on 'Sydney Whale Tales'
Hear her talk on Wednesday 12 November at 7pm
Check out more information on Royal Australian Historical Society's website via the link below!
Hear her talk on Wednesday 12 November at 7pm
Check out more information on Royal Australian Historical Society's website via the link below!
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night at the next History Now event at the Chau Chak Wing Museum
Tickets are still available, but if you are unable to join us in-person, this event will also be live-streamed
Learn more via buff.ly/WtAmOqw
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Tickets are still available, but if you are unable to join us in-person, this event will also be live-streamed
Learn more via buff.ly/WtAmOqw
@drcraigb.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night at the next History Now event at the Chau Chak Wing Museum
Tickets are still available, but if you are unable to join us in-person, this event will also be live-streamed
Learn more via buff.ly/WtAmOqw
@drcraigb.bsky.social
Tickets are still available, but if you are unable to join us in-person, this event will also be live-streamed
Learn more via buff.ly/WtAmOqw
@drcraigb.bsky.social
🎬 Tickets are still available for the next History Now presentation to hear Dr James Findlay speak about the research from his new book ‘Caught on Screen’ with historian Dr Sophie Loy Wilson
This event will also be live-streamed so register your spot now via buff.ly/WtAmOqw
@drcraigb.bsky.social
This event will also be live-streamed so register your spot now via buff.ly/WtAmOqw
@drcraigb.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🎬 Tickets are still available for the next History Now presentation to hear Dr James Findlay speak about the research from his new book ‘Caught on Screen’ with historian Dr Sophie Loy Wilson
This event will also be live-streamed so register your spot now via buff.ly/WtAmOqw
@drcraigb.bsky.social
This event will also be live-streamed so register your spot now via buff.ly/WtAmOqw
@drcraigb.bsky.social
Come along to #hcnswmember Australian National Maritime Museum next speaker talk on the history of The Australian Navy in Antarctica
Hear speaker Richard de Grijs on Thursday 13th November at 2pm
Learn more and book your tickets via buff.ly/Ve9dHLO
#SeaMuseum #HistoryTalks #AustralianHistory
Hear speaker Richard de Grijs on Thursday 13th November at 2pm
Learn more and book your tickets via buff.ly/Ve9dHLO
#SeaMuseum #HistoryTalks #AustralianHistory
Speakers talk: The Australian Navy in Antarctica
Free talk for Members and their guests.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Come along to #hcnswmember Australian National Maritime Museum next speaker talk on the history of The Australian Navy in Antarctica
Hear speaker Richard de Grijs on Thursday 13th November at 2pm
Learn more and book your tickets via buff.ly/Ve9dHLO
#SeaMuseum #HistoryTalks #AustralianHistory
Hear speaker Richard de Grijs on Thursday 13th November at 2pm
Learn more and book your tickets via buff.ly/Ve9dHLO
#SeaMuseum #HistoryTalks #AustralianHistory
🎤 Do you know about our History Talks Podcast?
Our podcast channel aims to provide our members the chance to listen to past speaker events and interviews with experts in the field
You can listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel
Learn more via buff.ly/zPcoDU1
Our podcast channel aims to provide our members the chance to listen to past speaker events and interviews with experts in the field
You can listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel
Learn more via buff.ly/zPcoDU1
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
🎤 Do you know about our History Talks Podcast?
Our podcast channel aims to provide our members the chance to listen to past speaker events and interviews with experts in the field
You can listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel
Learn more via buff.ly/zPcoDU1
Our podcast channel aims to provide our members the chance to listen to past speaker events and interviews with experts in the field
You can listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel
Learn more via buff.ly/zPcoDU1
Celebrate Halloween with #hcnswmember Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney and hear the OG ghosts stories from the ancient Near East!
This Halloween learn all about the ancient ghost stories from Mesopotamia on Friday at 1pm
Check more information via the link below!
This Halloween learn all about the ancient ghost stories from Mesopotamia on Friday at 1pm
Check more information via the link below!
The first ghost stories: A Halloween talk on ghost stories from the ancient Near East
Friday 31 October, 1-2pm. Celebrate Halloween with the OG ghosts stories from the ancient Near East.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Celebrate Halloween with #hcnswmember Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney and hear the OG ghosts stories from the ancient Near East!
This Halloween learn all about the ancient ghost stories from Mesopotamia on Friday at 1pm
Check more information via the link below!
This Halloween learn all about the ancient ghost stories from Mesopotamia on Friday at 1pm
Check more information via the link below!
We would like to extend our congratulations to all the recipients of The State Library of New South Wales 2026 Fellowships including #hcnswmember Dr Mark Dunn and our 2025 Max Kelly Award winner Ruby Ekkel!
Check out the full list of recipients via the link below
Check out the full list of recipients via the link below
2026 Fellowships announced
The State Library has awarded $314,000 in research funding.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
We would like to extend our congratulations to all the recipients of The State Library of New South Wales 2026 Fellowships including #hcnswmember Dr Mark Dunn and our 2025 Max Kelly Award winner Ruby Ekkel!
Check out the full list of recipients via the link below
Check out the full list of recipients via the link below