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Local and Family History
Garryowen Unmasked
Thursday 16 May
11am-12pm
Edmund Finn (1819-98), an
Irish immigrant, journalist,
raconteur and eyewitness to
the development of the Port
Phillip District, is better known
as ‘Garryowen’, author of The
Chronicles of Early Melbourne
1835-1852.. His writings
1835-1852
brought to life this often
neglected period and place.
Yet little has been written
about the man himself.
An event for the 2024
Australian Heritage Festival.
She And Her Pretty
Friend
Friday 17 May
6.30pm-7.30pm
Join author Danielle
Scrimshaw as she shares her
insights into researching and
writing about the hidden
history of Australian women
who love women.
An event for IDAHOBIT Day
2024.
Wheelers Hill Library
FREE. Bookings essential.
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Wheelers Hill Library
FREE. Bookings essential.
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