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In this special live recording of Hey History! host Axel Clark asks historians Clare Wright, Anna Clark and Kiera Lindsey what historical objects can tell us about the past? What can a piece of ochre tell us about Australia’s Deep Time History? Can an old gold pan help us to hear the past? And what about a pair of South Australian pink shorts? We ask kids what objects are special to them, and play guessing games with objects - including one that's in the Guinness Book of World Records! This episode of Hey History! was recorded on Kaurna Country for the 2025 Schools Day of Adelaide Writers Week. Many thanks to Adelaide Festival, especially Suzanne Critchley, and Tahlia Greco. Many thanks to the History Trust of South Australia for the use of an image of Don Dunstan's shorts, and the National Museum of Australia for kindly granting permission and usage of images from their collection including: The water bottle of Robert O'Hara Bourke A gold panning dish Chris the sheep Voices Anna Clark is a Professor of History at the University of Technology, Sydney. Clare Wright is a Professor of History and Public Engagement at La Trobe University. Kiera Lindsey is South Australia's History Advocate and an award-winning historian. Episode image Photo of Hey History on stage live in front of primary school students in the Women's Pioneer Memorial Garden in Adelaide, South Australia. Credits Hosted by Axel Clark. Produced on Gadigal Country by Anna Clark, Clare Wright and Jane Curtis. Executive producers are Clare Wright and Anna Clark. Podcast concept, design and development by Anna Clark. Thanks to all the students whose voices you hear in this episode and their schools and teachers. Hey History! is produced by the Australian Centre for Public History at UTS and UTS Impact Studios. Impact Studios' executive producer is Sarah Gilbert.

Thank you for listening to this talk produced by the Art Gallery of South Australia. Join David Washington, Executive Director of The Don Dunstan Foundation, in conversation with AGSA Deputy Director, Emma Fey, as they discuss Don Dunstan's legacy and the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in South Australia. For more information visit agsa.sa.gov.au Image: Pink shorts worn by South Australian Premier Don Dunstan. c1972, polyester, 30.0 x 48.0 cm; History Trust of South Australia; photo: Mark Eckermann

In April this year the iconic bus from Priscilla Queen of the Desert was rediscovered on a property in NSW. Since then there has been an effort to raise money and restore the bus. Kristy Kokegei from the History Trust of South Australia joins John to discuss how the restoration process is going. You can contribute to the restoration of the bus here Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Friday on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running away to join the circus has been the quixotic goal of many the bored teenager. But by the time Mabel Worley took that path, her life was anything but ordinary. Corinne Ball, senior curator at the History Trust of South Australia, joins the show to tell the tale.More about Corinne's book at:https://scholarly.info/book/three-ring-circus/Like the show? Get features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running away to join the circus has been the quixotic goal of many the bored teenager. But by the time Mabel Worley took that path, her life was anything but ordinary. Corinne Ball, senior curator at the History Trust of South Australia, joins the show to tell the tale.More about Corinne's book at:https://scholarly.info/book/three-ring-circus/Like the show? Get features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Pantelis speaks with the Head of Museums at the History Trust, Paul Rees in the studio discussing the restoration of the Priscilla bus. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Object Matters host Dr Craig Barker is joined by historian and author Dr Kiera Lindsey. Together they discuss her new book on colonial Sydney artist Adelaide Ironside titled Wild Love. Together they examine speculative history, writing biographies and art in  colonial New South Wales, and explore Adelaide's complex relationship with University of Sydney founders William Charles Wentworth and Sir Charles Nicholson. Guest: Dr Kiera Lindsey is a creative historian who works across the public and academic sectors. She works at the History Trust of SA (HTSA) as South Australia's History Advocate. She has over twenty years of research and writing experience in the area of nineteenth-century, Indigenous and women's histories and have also published nationally and internationally on the topics of speculative biography and life writing. She had served as Vice President of the History Council of New South Wales as well as a member of the Sydney Living Museum's Curatorial and Public Engagement Advisory Committee. She features regularly on radio and podcasts, and was a consultant and on-camera historian for a 4-part series entitled LAWLESS: The Real Bushrangers which first aired on Foxtel's History Channel in 2017. Kiera has also designed two online public history courses on the GLAM sector. Wild Love was published through Allen & Unwin in November 2023, joining her first book The Convict's Daughter, and a volume coedited with Donna Brien on the topic of speculative biography. Wild Love was the produce of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA) while she was at University of Technology Sydney (UTS).  Follow Kiera on X: @LindseyKiera Host: Dr Craig Barker, Head of Public Engagement, Chau Chak Wing Museum and Director, Paphos Theatre Archaeological Excavations. Follow @DrCraig_B on X and Instagram. Object details: Pietro Tenerani, life-size statue of William Charles Wentworth, marble, 1861. Purchased with funds from public subscription 1861 [UA1861.1]

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This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. Hans Heysen and Nora Heysen are Australia's most well-known father-daughter artistic duo. In this episode, Professor Speck explores the letters written to each other from the time Nora moved to London in 1934 until Hans Heysen died in 1968. During that time Nora Heysen won the Archibald Prize, was appointed an official war artist, fell in love with a married man, Robert Black, with whom she lived with and eventually married, relocated to Sydney, and travelled extensively to the Pacific. Hans Heysen was knighted, sat on the board of the National Art Gallery of South Australia and was connected to leading figures in the Australian art world. The letters take readers into these events, life at The Cedars, Sallie Heysen's role there, and the art itself. Music in this episode courtesy of: Parting of the Ways - Part 2 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4196-parting-of-the-ways---part-2 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license No. 9 Esther's Waltz by Esther Abrahmi  Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbGJgzJS3Ws Vision of Persistence by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4592-vision-of-persistence License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Warning: This episode contains graphic depictions of animal cruelty. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. Samorn, the Adelaide Zoo's last elephant, was adored by generations of zoo visitors. When she died, there was an outpouring of sadness from all who knew or grew up with her. Elephants and Egotists is a tribute to Samorn, but also tells of other elephants sent to South Australia and the colourful characters who decided their fate. Elephants, particularly those in Southeast Asia, are now a critically endangered species needing our concern and immediate action. As Sir David Attenborough asks: 'The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?' Music in this episode thanks to Artist: Godmode | Track: Melancholia Artist: Kevin MacLeod (https://filmmusic.io/) Track: Circus Waltz Track: Wind Of The Rainforest Preview Track: Melodie Victoria Track: Sneaky Snitch (https://filmmusic.io/standard-license)

This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. In 1894, South Australia granted women the dual right to vote and become elected members of parliament, thanks in no small part to the indomitable Mary Lee. Her unwavering pursuit for social justice and remarkable legacy is revealed as we follow the trajectory of her life from Ireland to Adelaide. The disappearance of Mary Lee's journals and most of her letters, along with a dearth of recorded women's history, kept her contribution to history hidden for more than 125 years. Undeterred, author Denise George travelled to Ireland and her painstaking examination of local records both there and in Adelaide revealed the compelling story of a woman who took on the Establishment, and won. Music in this episode courtesy of: Artist: Axletree | Track: Frost on the Meadows at Dawn Artist: Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/) | Track: Lone Harvest

This public lecture was a part of the History Trust's Talking History series. Holden historian Don Loffler and National Motor Museum senior curator Mick Bolognese discuss some of the most important landmarks in Holden's manufacturing history. In it's golden age Holden sold about one in every two new cars in Australia, so it's no wonder that most Australians have some connection with Holden cars, and that the retirement of the brand was so deeply felt around the country. Discover (or remember!) some of Holden's best known vehicles and rarely seen prototypes. Music in this episode thanks to - Artist: E's Jammy Jams | Track: Darktown Strutters Ball Artist: Patrick Patrikios | Track: Just Dance Artist: Futuremono | Track: New Horizons Artist: Chris Haugen | Track: Pedal to the Metal

This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series.  In this episode curator Dr Adam Paterson and archaeologist/ educator Dr Chris Wilson unpack the history of South Australia's whaling industry against the backdrop of the SA Maritime Museum's exhibition 'Leviathan: An astonishing history of whales'. Leviathan was on display at the Maritime Museum in 2018.  Music in this episode is courtesy of Zachariah Hickman (Track: Argonne)

This public lecture was a part of the History Trust's Talking History series. Hysteria is both a memoir of author Katerina Bryant's experience of illness and a historical account of four women whose lives have intersected with the idea of ‘hysteria'. The book looks at the strength of women who were not seen as themselves but as patients alone. Katerina examines the lives of these women, touches on the South Australian context and speaks to what it means to contextualise herself within this complex history. Katerina Bryant is a writer and PhD student based in South Australia. Her first book, Hysteria: A Memoir of Illness, Strength and Women's Stories Throughout History (NewSouth), is out now. Music in this episode thanks to -  Myuu (http://www.thedarkpiano.com) | Track: Outsider Chris Zabriskie (http://chriszabriskie.com) | Track: I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io) | Track: Despair and Triumph Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The History Trust of South Australia is one of our state's most important cultural organisations and this year celebrates 40 years of collecting, preserving and presenting South Australia's rich and diverse stories and objects. For the past 40 years the History Trust has been giving South Australia's past a  future, whether through research, collecting, preserving and sharing our state's material culture and stories to better understand the past and the present – and keeping it safe for future generations too. Join History Trust SA CEO, Greg Mackie OAM and the Director of the National Motor Museum and South Australian Maritime Museum, Paul Rees, as they the History Trust's 40 birthday and our state's history.

South Australians have long had a love affair with sport. For over 180 years sporting clubs and associations around the state have provided an outlet for physical activity, a sense of community, and a place to come together. We've excelled in international, national and local arenas, but sport is not just for the professionals: a 2013 report found two thirds of us actively participate in some form of sport for recreation. In this talk Keith Conlon and Kirby Fenwick take us on a tour of some great moments in South Australian sporting history. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust's Talking History series 2021.

Artists often draw on real events, folk culture and family stories for inspiration, as well as occasionally delving into historical research as part of their craft. In this recording Dr Noris Ioannou and Sera Waters to share their thoughts on the relationship between folk culture, family influences and history on art in South Australia and the wider social and cultural context. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust's Talking History series.

Holden historian Don Loffler and National Motor Museum senior curator Mick Bolognese discuss some of the most important landmarks in Holden's manufacturing story. In this recording we hear about National Motor Museum's Holden Heroes exhibition, which features the company's most prized heritage vehicle collection. Mick and Don discuss the impact that these vehicles had on Australia after the Second World War. In its golden age, Holden sold about one in every two new cars in Australia, so it's no wonder that most Australians have some connection with Holden cars, and that the retirement of the brand just a few months ago was so deeply felt. Discover (or remember!) some of Holden's best known vehicles and rarely seen prototypes. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust's Talking History series 2021.

Special History Festival series The History Festival has teamed up with Solstice Podcasting to give you a five-episode taste of the 2021 History Festival program. This week, join Nikki Sullivan from the History Trust of South Australia and Skye Bartlett from SAMESH to hear the tales behind South Australia's AIDS Quilt. Then follow the queen of the walk Dr Gertrude Glossip and learn about upper North Adelaide's queer past. Search the full History Festival program online: historyfestival.sa.gov.au South Australia's History Festival runs from 1 to 30 May 2021. This podcast is proudly supported by History Festival regional partner SA Power Networks – Empowering South Australia since 1946.

When the first woman to circumnavigate the world completed her journey in 1776, she returned home without any fanfare at all. Jeanne Barret, an impoverished peasant from Burgundy, disguised herself as a man and sailed on the 1766 Bougainville voyage as the naturalist’s assistant. For over two centuries, the story of who this young woman was, why she left her home to undertake such a perilous journey and what happened when she returned has been shrouded in mystery. By re-examining the archival evidence around her life, Danielle Clode found a woman who broke the boundaries of her social and geographic restrictions and demonstrated remarkable personal agency and resilience. Jeanne’s story is both a re-examination of the lives of women in the past, but also a way of re-imaging the stories told about women now and in the future. This public lecture was a part of the History Trust's Talking History series 2020.   Danielle Clode is an interdisciplinary scholar and creative writing academic who has published popular scholarly books in killer whales, bushfires, natural history, museums and fossils. She has a particular interest in the history of science and the natural history of French voyages of discovery to Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. Her award-winning account of French voyages of discovery to Australia, (Voyages to the South Seas) has recently been made into a documentary. In search of the woman who sailed the world, the story of her search for Jeanne Barret, was published by Picador in October 2020. 

Windjammers were enormous steel and iron sailing ships that transported South Australian grain during the final days of commercial sail. Sailing yearly from the Åland Islands, in the Finnish Baltic, Windjammers arrived in the South Australian summer to collect grain. They also collected young South Australians keen to learn the ropes. With small crews of 25-30 sailors, the youngest about 13 years old, skilled Captains sailed east and south passing through the tumultuous seas of Cape Horn where their ships, 100 metres long, rode waves that loomed like walls of water.   Join Dr Adam Paterson and Dr Andrew Yip as they set sail through the history of windjammers in South Australian waters, delving into the development of the exhibition and bringing the final age of sail into the 21st century through the creation of an immersive and interactive cinema experience. The installation draws on documents and objects in the SA Maritime Museum Collection, creating an interactive environment with a sense of linked authenticity.   This public lecture was a part of the History Trust's Talking History series 2020.

Start your day the right way, with a stimulating discussion of the latest news headlines and hot button topics from The Advertiser and Sunday Mail. Today, hear from Rhana Devenport, Greg Mackie and Lauren Novak  Rhana Devenport Rhana Devenport ONZM is the Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia and the first woman to hold this position. She is a museum director, curator, editor, and cultural producer whose career spans art museums, biennials and arts festivals.  As former Director of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki she, in 2017, curated the work of Lisa Reihana for the New Zealand Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Prior to that she was Director of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth, leading to the development of the Len Lye Centre. In Australia she worked on the first four Asia Pacific Triennials at Queensland Art Gallery. Her curatorial interests include contemporary art of Asia and the Pacific, time-based media and social practice. Greg Mackie Greg Mackie is CEO at The History Trust of SA, and is an Adelaide City Councilor, with an abundance of cultural service to his credit. As co-founder of the iconic Imprints Booksellers, Greg served many years as Chair of Adelaide Writers' Week and founded the Adelaide Festival of Ideas in 1999. He headed up Arts SA for many years and was Deputy CE in the Premier's Department and SA's ‘Ageing Provocateur' before a successful consultancy practice. Greg received an OAM in 2002, the Dame Elizabeth Murdoch Cultural Leadership Award and the Bettison James Award in 2016.   Lauren Novak  Lauren Novak is Social Policy Editor for The Advertiser and Sunday Mail, where she began her career as a cadet in 2005.  Lauren spent more than seven years as a State Political Reporter before specialising in her current role in coverage of child protection and domestic violence policy, for which she has won state and national awards.  She is also an Our Watch Walkley Foundation Fellow and a Board Director with Zahra Foundation Australia, which helps victims of domestic violence gain financial independence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hysteria is both a memoir of author Katerina Bryant’s experience of illness and a historical account of four women whose lives have intersected with the idea of ‘hysteria’. The book looks at the strength of women who were not seen as themselves but as patients alone. Katerina examined the lives of these women, touched on the South Australian context and spoke to what it means to contextualise herself within this complex history. This public lecture was a part of the History Trust's Talking History series and a special event for Mental Health Week 2020. Katerina Bryant is a writer and PhD student based in South Australia. Her first book, Hysteria: A Memoir of Illness, Strength and Women’s Stories Throughout History (NewSouth), is out now.

What do you think of when you hear of a First Nations history collection? This presentation by Jacinta Koolmatrie, Curator of First Nations History at the Migration Museum, looks at what First Nations histories are represented in the History Trust’s collection. Using her experience and knowledge of working with the State History and South Australian Museum collections, Jacinta will explore what a First Nations collection should look like and how colonial objects can be reinterpreted to understand First Nations histories. This free public lecture is part of the History Trust's Talking History series.

Producer/Host: Ron Beard What were the origins of The History Trust… given that there are many local organizations who preserve historical records and objects, why was it important to create a new organization? What about Mount Desert Island and the surrounding communities gave rise to The History Trust? What inspiration does the rich tradition of local land trust hold for local history? Who are the organizations who have come together voluntarily to create The History Trust… guests share their individual organizations missions and holdings and why they are committed to both their own organizations and to The History Trust? Bruce or others list the other organizations and what they are known for, their rationale for joining… How does it all work… tell some stories of how the work is beginning to demonstrate the value of your approach? Examples of what current member organizations hold in their keeping and are sharing through The History Trust? Guests: Bruce Jacobson, Project Manager, The History Trust Raney Bench, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Pauline Angione, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Helene Tuchman, Tremont Historical Society About the host: Ron Beard is producer and host of Talk of the Towns, which first aired on WERU in 1993 as part of his community building work as an Extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant. He took all the journalism courses he could fit in while an undergraduate student in wildlife management and served as an intern with Maine Public Television nightly newscast in the early 1970s. Ron is an adjunct faculty member at College of the Atlantic, teaching courses on community development. Ron served on the Bar Harbor Town Council for six years and is currently board chair for the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, where he has lived since 1975. Look for him on the Allagash River in June, and whenever he can get away, in the highlands of Scotland where he was fortunate to spend two sabbaticals. The post Talk of the Towns 10/14/20 The History Trust: Connecting historical resources for all time first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Ron Beard What were the origins of The History Trust… given that there are many local organizations who preserve historical records and objects, why was it important to create a new organization? What about Mount Desert Island and the surrounding communities gave rise to The History Trust? What inspiration does the rich tradition of local land trust hold for local history? Who are the organizations who have come together voluntarily to create The History Trust… guests share their individual organizations missions and holdings and why they are committed to both their own organizations and to The History Trust? Bruce or others list the other organizations and what they are known for, their rationale for joining… How does it all work… tell some stories of how the work is beginning to demonstrate the value of your approach? Examples of what current member organizations hold in their keeping and are sharing through The History Trust? Guests: Bruce Jacobson, Project Manager, The History Trust Raney Bench, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Pauline Angione, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Helene Tuchman, Tremont Historical Society About the host: Ron Beard is producer and host of Talk of the Towns, which first aired on WERU in 1993 as part of his community building work as an Extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant. He took all the journalism courses he could fit in while an undergraduate student in wildlife management and served as an intern with Maine Public Television nightly newscast in the early 1970s. Ron is an adjunct faculty member at College of the Atlantic, teaching courses on community development. Ron served on the Bar Harbor Town Council for six years and is currently board chair for the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, where he has lived since 1975. Look for him on the Allagash River in June, and whenever he can get away, in the highlands of Scotland where he was fortunate to spend two sabbaticals.

Join Migration Museum Curator Birgit Heilmann as she discovers individual stories of British migrants who came to South Australia post Second World War. Oral histories which were undertaken for the ‘Hostel Stories Project’ by the History Trust of South Australia and The University of Adelaide between 2012 and 2014 form the basis of this podcast. Episode 3 of a three part series. 

*Warning* viewers may find some of this content distressing. When Phillip Hughes died after being struck by a cricket ball at the Sydney Cricket Ground in November 2014, his death was described as a ‘freak accident’ and a ‘million to one’ chance. However, research on Trove shows that nearly 200 Australians have died in cricket accidents since the first recorded fatality in 1858, with about half of these deaths occurring in formal matches in district, suburban, church and country competitions and the remainder in backyard, street and social games. Tom Gara collaborated with several sports medicine experts on a detailed study of cricket fatalities which led to the introduction by Cricket Australia of the compulsory wearing of helmets by batters, wicket-keepers and close-in fielders in all grades of cricket. In this presentation Tom discussed the results of his research and the ways in which Trove has revolutionised historical research. This talk is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/bNyR4ql8Vco This free public lecture is part of the History Trust's Talking History Online series. For more on upcoming talks visit - https://history.sa.gov.au/where-to-learn-more/talking-history/

Join Migration Museum Curator Birgit Heilmann as she discovers individual stories of British migrants who came to South Australia post Second World War. Oral histories which were undertaken for the ‘Hostel Stories Project’ by the History Trust of South Australia and The University of Adelaide between 2012 and 2014 form the basis of this podcast. Episode 2 of a three part series. 

A Talking History Online panel discussion featuring Jim Hammerton (La Trobe University, Melbourne), Moya McFadzean (Museums Victoria), Jan Coolen (featured in the exhibition 'British Migrants: Instant Australians?', and Mandy Paul (Migration Museum). Between 1947 and 1981 nearly 1.5 million Britons migrated to Australia, seduced by promises of sun, surf and a better life. Most of the newcomers came on assisted passages, part of the Australian Government’s pursuit of a white, British, nation. This group of migrants were simultaneously everywhere and invisible, expected to become ‘instant Australians’. But the reality of migration is never that simple. The exhibition 'British Migrants: Instant Australians?', developed by Museums Victoria, and currently on display at the Migration Museum in Adelaide, explores the personal experiences and historical and contemporary impacts of British migrants in the postwar decades. The exhibition features stories told by children, teenagers and families, labourers, adventurers, returnees, musicians, and even a snake dancer – brought to life through compelling digital animation. This unique panel discussion unpacks these stories. This free public lecture is part of the History Trust's Talking History series. For more on upcoming talks visit https://history.sa.gov.au/where-to-learn-more/talking-history/

Join Migration Museum Curator Birgit Heilmann as she discovers individual stories of British migrants who came to South Australia post Second World War. Oral histories which were undertaken for the ‘Hostel Stories Project’ by the History Trust of South Australia and The University of Adelaide between 2012 and 2014 form the basis of this podcast.

Ian Hamilton from Arcuate presented Talking History Online: Regenerating South Australia’s Heritage Churches in July 2020.  Adelaide, city of churches, has a wealth of heritage places of worship that Ian Hamilton’s architectural practice, Arcuate, is helping to conserve and develop for future generations. In this talk we learn about Ian’s passion for working with churches, and the initiatives being employed by Arcuate to conserve and regenerate South Australia’s Heritage Churches. This talk is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/x38cLq33Sqk This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

The History Trust of South Australia in partnership with the North Terrace Cultural Precinct Innovation Lab was pleased to host Mahendra Mahey of British Library Labs for a public talk on digital cultural heritage and the scale, complexity and diversity of digital materials collected and preserved by the British Library, the UK’s national legal deposit library. At the British Library, millions of digital items and objects are being created and collected for the world to use, such as digitised manuscripts, sheet music, newspapers, books, maps, archived websites, radio programmes, performances, TV news broadcasts, and artworks. British Library Labs Manager Mahendra Mahey will take you on a journey through some extraordinary examples of how these digital collections are being used for research, creativity, innovation, education, inspiration and enjoyment all around the world. This talk emphasises the innovative work of British Library Labs, sometimes known as ‘BL Labs’. You will hear about the global efforts of BL Labs in leading and building an international collaborative network of digital cultural heritage innovation Labs (or GLAM Labs); sharing practice, knowledge, tools and experience across borders to ensure institutions and the digital cultural heritage they hold are increasingly open and accessible for the whole world to enjoy.

Professor Angela Woollacott reflects on the challenges of researching and writing the first comprehensive biography of Don Dunstan. She suggests how much a biography has to offer, such as showing how growing up in racially-stratified colonial Fiji shaped his strong sense of racial justice, and his drive for policy and legislative reform, including prohibiting racial discrimination, and pioneering Aboriginal land rights. She shares some things that surprised her, recounts curious moments during the research, and notes the help she received from others. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

In 1894, South Australia granted women the dual right to vote and become elected members of parliament, thanks in no small part to the indomitable Mary Lee. Her unwavering pursuit for social justice and remarkable legacy is revealed as we follow the trajectory of her life from Ireland to Adelaide. The disappearance of Mary Lee’s journals and most of her letters, along with a dearth of recorded women’s history, kept her contribution to history hidden for more than 125 years. Undeterred, author Denise George travelled to Ireland and her painstaking examination of local records both there and in Adelaide revealed the compelling story of a woman who took on the Establishment, and won. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Hans Heysen and Nora Heysen are Australia’s most well-known father-daughter artistic duo. Professor Speck explores how this dynamic motivated her interest in the Heysen letters to each other written from the time Nora moved to London in 1934 until Hans Heysen died in 1968. During that time Nora Heysen won the Archibald Prize, was appointed an official war artist, fell in love with a married man, Robert Black, with whom she lived with and eventually married, relocated to Sydney, and travelled extensively to the Pacific. Hans Heysen was knighted, sat on the board of the National Art Gallery of South Australia and was well connected to leading figures in the Australian art world. The letters take readers into these events, life at The Cedars and Sallie Heysen’s role there, and the art itself. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

A special talk on the Epic Flight Centenary 2019, celebrating the first flight from England to Australia by South Australian brothers Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith. Experts say that in its day the feat was as awe-inspiring as man landing on the moon. Journey back in time with journalist and writer Lainie Anderson to hear how the incredible feat was achieved. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Paul Sendziuk and Robert Foster, the authors of A History of South Australia (Cambridge University Press, 2018) discuss how they approached writing the book. How does one tell an engaging chronological story of South Australia’s past – from before European settlement to the present day – in a coherent and inclusive fashion? How does one choose what to include and what (and who) must necessarily be left out? How does the book differ from previous accounts? And, from a comparative perspective, what makes South Australian history ‘distinctive’? This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Dr Nikki Sullivan and Amy Dale presented on 20 November 2018 'Greetings From ...' The Migration Museum exhibition 'Greetings from…' celebrates the power of souvenirs, from the poignant to the marvellously kitsch and eccentric. Souvenirs are often seen as insignificant trinkets, yet they play an important role in memory-making, how we see ourselves, and our relationships with people and places. In this talk curators Dr Nikki Sullivan and Amy Dale speak about the treasured keepsakes that migrants have brought with them across the world, alongside familiar mementos of holidays, love tokens and artworks that turn the idea of a souvenir on its head. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Robert Kearney and Sharon Cleary presented on 9 November 2018 'Valour and Violets, SA in the Great War'. In 2015, the State Government established a unit within Veterans SA to coordinate commemoration of the Anzac Centenary for South Australia. One of the activities that found its way onto the to do list was production of a book about South Australia’s involvement in the Great War. Sourcing budget, a publisher, an author, and determining the books structure and contents were all part of the ambitious task. Robert Kearney and Sharon Cleary, with support from their respective in house teams at Veterans SA and the Virtual War Memorial, divided the subject material into home front and battlefront, with Robert writing the military history and Sharon compiling the history at home with support from the History Trust, and local historians and authors. In this talk Robert and Sharon speak about how this special centenary project was conceived and achieved, and what the book reveals about South Australia’s involvement in the Great War - the people, the sacrifices they made at home and at war, and the short and long term impact it had on us all. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne The History Trust: Making the Past Accessible Key Discussion Points: Overview of the mission and collections of each historical society/museum, touching on how they manage those collections/archival materials, how they share them with the public. How mission for each organization translates into a meaningful connection between a community member and some element of local history that you have “protected” or brought to light. What are the challenges that you face as you think about keeping those materials accessible in the long-term? Background and rationale for Friends of Island History and the concept of a “history trust” What are the key components of the proposed History Trust? What would each participant gain through participating? What are challenges you are wrestling with? Guests: Bill Horner, Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Friends of Island History Raney Bench, Seal Cove Auto Museum Muriel Davison, Tremont Historical Society Anne Grulich, Great Cranberry Island Historical Society The post Talk of the Towns 10/12/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Dr Julie Collins & Peter Lekkas presented on 18 September 2018 'Stories, Statistics and Sanatoria'. Pulmonary tuberculosis was described by writer John Bunyan in 1680 as “The Captain of all these men of death”. In South Australia tuberculosis mortality peaked in the 1890s and with a growing awareness of its contagiousness the state was one of the first places to declare it a notifiable disease in 1899. As such, detailed mortality records were kept recording the fate of those diagnosed as having the disease. The availability of historical health data has enabled a mapping of the spatial distribution across metropolitan Adelaide of cases of mortality due to pulmonary tuberculosis from 1902-7. This mapping has allowed the associations between the distribution of these cases and the historic social and urban geographies within which they arose to be explored. But is not only the statistics which speak of the situation. Some of the stories of those who suffered from the disease were uncovered, providing another layer of detail about their lives and living conditions. In this talk Dr Julie Collins explores the interdisciplinary research concerning the urban, social and cultural histories of tuberculosis in South Australia at the turn of the twentieth century. Research which raised many questions particularly in reference to those who died from tuberculosis: Who were they? Where did they live? What were their social, urban and housing conditions? In the crusade against tuberculosis, the therapeutic benefits of place were also promoted by medical professionals and architects alike. This talk will also look at places designed for such treatment - Kalyra and Nunyara at Belair, two of the earliest sanatoria purpose-designed for the open-air treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in Australia. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Liz Harful presented on 21 August 2018 'Tried Tested and True'. Forget celebrity chefs. The books that truly reflect what most Australians cooked and ate at home for more than 100 years were put together by people you have never heard of, all in the name of helping others. Community cookbooks have raised millions of dollars for thousands of causes, ranging from cash-strapped local schools and churches to international movements like the Red Cross, since what is regarded as the first Australian example was released in the 1890s. Many of these books were humble publications, hand-printed and stapled together by volunteers. But some, like the iconic Green and Gold Cookery Book, have outlived fleeting food fads, and are still in print and much-used today. In this talk, best-selling author Liz Harfull explores previously untold stories from the extensive original research she undertook to write her book, 'Tried Tested and True', and the woman who inspired her quest. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Dr Andrew Yip presented on 16 August 2018 'Immersive interactions: a new museology of consciousness in the age of virtual reality' This talk addresses the human and social potentials of immersive, interactive media installations to connect museum visitors to each other and to an expanded experience of cultural histories. Rather than focus on particular hardware types, or the novelty and marketability of in-vogue digital platforms, this lecture argues that immersive media platforms should be characterised by the paradigms of experience and emotion that they allow, rather than be pigeonholed museologically by their medium simply as ‘the digital’. How does this new museology of the virtual fit in with the mission of museums to collect and preserve material artefacts? Through recent case studies and audience research, I argue that new forms of immersive media are a natural fit for cultural heritage institutions, that allow them to speak to new audiences in their native languages, across time and place. Dr Andrew Yip is a research fellow and resident 3D artist at the iCinema Centre for Interactive Cinema Research, University of New South Wales, where his research focuses on applications for experimental visualisation and embodied interaction platforms for the GLAM sector and cultural heritage studies. Andrew creates virtual reality installations for museums and artists. His virtual reality exhibition Henry VR is currently on show at the Art Gallery of NSW, and his Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly Unmasked: Virtual Reality 2017 won the 2018 Museums and Galleries Australia National Award for interpretation, learning and audience engagement. Andrew publishes widely in contemporary art and Australian art history. He was co-editor of the book The Legacies of Bernard Smith: essays on Australian art, history and cultural politics, which won the 2017 Art Association of Australia and New Zealand Book Prize for Best Compilation. Andrew holds a first class honours and PhD in art history from Sydney University and prior to joining UNSW held positions at the Art Gallery of NSW and Sydney University. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Helen Stagg presented on 17 July 2018 'Harnessing the River Murray, a Journey of Discovery: Archives and Voices from the Past'. Helen’s talk took a journey through her research for the book, 'Harnessing the River Murray: stories of the people who built Locks 1 to 9, 1915-1935'. Helen shared the genesis of the book and her motivation to record the stories of those involved in South Australia’s share of locking the River, to reveal the experiences of people who did not get the chance to author their own story. Her presentation gives background to the River Murray Scheme and stages of lock building. Helen explores some of the challenges of discovering the names of the workers and discuss some of the documentary evidence. A valuable adjunct to this was her discovery of a metaphorical time capsule which gave a rare and valuable perspective, an up-close and personal insight into the past. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Dr Gillian Dooley presented on 19 June 2018 'Matthew Flinders and his Friends'. In all the ups and downs of his career, Matthew Flinders always knew he would get nowhere without his friends – and we have a vast amount of evidence from his letters and journals about what friendship meant to him and whom he regarded as his friends. ‘How extremely happy I have been in my friendships’, he wrote to George Bass. His wife, Ann, was ‘not only a beloved wife, but my most dear and most intimate friend’. He called Sir Joseph Banks ‘my greatest and best friend,’ but the Investigator ship’s cat Trim was also his friend and in turn Matthew was Trim’s ‘affectionate master and friend’. When he wrote towards the end of his life that he had gone to sea ‘against the wishes of my friends,’ he meant his father, who had opposed his wish to join the navy. Detained on Mauritius for more than 6 years, he made many life-long friends among the French inhabitants. He took friendship and its obligations extremely seriously and often went out of his way to repay a friend’s kindness. In this talk, Dr Gillian Dooley, Honorary Senior Research Fellow from Flinders University with a long-standing interest in the life and times of Matthew Flinders, visited Flinders’ own writings and other contemporary sources, to explore his affections and allegiances, and establish who his real friends were. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Why does the past matter? In our fast-paced, future-facing world, what's the value and importance of studying history, and how can we do it better? And what part do our answers to these questions ultimately play in shaping times to come? Dr Stuart Candy presented this public lecture as part of the State History Conference 'Hearts & Minds: Revaluing the Past' and the Open State program, held in October 2017. It was supported by Museums Galleries Australia (SA) and University Collections, University of Adelaide. In the recorded talk Dr Stuart Candy explores the value of understanding our past when it comes to looking to the future. Dr Stuart Candy is leader of Foresight + Innovation for Arup Australasia, based in the Melbourne office. He brings to the role a decade of experience in futures practice across multiple sectors. He has worked on projects for the governments of Australia, Korea, Hawaii, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, and has also done foresight events or projects with General Electric, Autodesk, Frog Design, Institute for the Future, IDEO, and the TED conference in Long Beach, California. Stuart works at the intersection of design and foresight, and has an international reputation in the design of experiential futures – translating scenarios into immersive situations and tangible artefacts. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

On 29 June 2017 the History Trust held a centenary reading of First World War poetry. Carole Whitelock and Keith Conlon read from ‘Violet Verses’ 100 years on from its publication. In 1917, as the First World War continued to take its toll around the world, including on the people of South Australia, the women of the Cheer-Up Society in Adelaide organised the third annual Violet Day to raise money in support of returned troops. ‘Violet Verses’ was published that year as part of the fundraising efforts. With an introduction by Henry Lawson and poems contributed from members of the community the publication was sold for a shilling. It was released in time for Violet day on 29 June 1917, when members of the Cheer-Up Society sold posies of violets and ‘buttons’ as a fundraiser. 100 years on we relived the feelings of the day through its poetry.

For South Australia's History Month 2018, South Australia's Emerging Historians of the Year (lol, wtf?) present the history of Stepney at the Little Bang Brewing Company. From outlaws to wood pirates and Dan parking his car in the wrong spot, the little suburb of Stepney has a rich and hilarious past. We'd like to that all the work the History Trust of South Australia and SA's History Festival have done to support us and further community awareness of SA History, and also Little Bang Brewing for just being absolute legends.    

Dr Alice Gorman presented on 17 April 2018 'From Venus to Voyager: What Space Junk says about Humans beyond Earth'. Starting with the Vanguard 1 satellite, the oldest human object in space and 60 years old this year, Dr Space Junk takes us on an archaeological survey of the solar system which finishes with one of the most recent artefacts in space – Elon Musk’s red sports car. Dr Alice Gorman is an internationally recognised leader in the field of space archaeology. She is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Flinders University, where she teaches the Archaeology of Modern Society. Her research focuses on the archaeology and heritage of space exploration, including space junk, planetary landing sites, off-earth mining, rocket launch pads and antennas. She is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Board of the Space Industry Association of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Her work is regularly published in The Best Australian Science Writing anthology, and 2017 she won the Bragg Prize in Science Writing. She tweets as @drspacejunk and blogs at Space Age Archaeology. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Patricia Sumerling presented on 28 November 'Elephants and Egotists'. Samorn, the Adelaide Zoo's last elephant, was adored by generations of zoo visitors. A gift from the Thai government in 1956, she was transferred thirty-five years later to Monarto Zoo to live out her days. When she died there in 1994 there was an outpouring of sadness from all who knew or grew up with her. Elephants and Egotists is a tribute to Samorn, but also tells of other elephants sent to South Australia and the colourful characters who decided their fate. Elephants, particularly those in Southeast Asia, are now a critically endangered species needing our concern and immediate action. As Sir David Attenborough asks: 'The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?' 'Elephants and Egotists: in search of Samorn of the Adelaide Zoo' was published in 2016 by Wakefield Press. www.wakefieldpress.com.au/ This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

The National Motor Museum of Australia's Senior Curator, Michelangelo Bolognese, presented on 17 October 'Bush Mechanics: The Exhibition.' In this talk Michelangelo explored the history of the content and development of Bush Mechanics: The Exhibition, based on the incredibly popular ABC TV series of the same name. It shows the adoption of the motorcar as an integral part of Aboriginal life in Central Australia. More than just a showcase of bush ingenuity, the show was a documentary-style series with strong elements of comedy, music and magical realism. The exhibition, developed in close partnership with Pintubi Anmatjere Warlpiri (PAW) Media, shows the ingenuity of the bush mechanics in the context of Warlpiri storytelling, music and art and wider issues (motoring and non-motoring) affecting Aboriginal Australians. The exhibition was displayed at the Torrens Parade Ground as part of the Tarnanthi festival. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Dr Sue Anderson presented on 19 September 2017 'Bill Edwards, A Remarkable Man; A Remarkable Mission'. From a humble upbringing in regional Victoria, Bill Edwards found his calling working with Aboriginal people in the far north of South Australia. As a young, newly-ordained minister he was posted to Ernabella (now Pukatja), a Presbyterian mission in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in 1958. Soon after his arrival there the superintendent took ill and was forced to resign his post and Bill found himself thrown in at the deep end as he assumed the role. An energetic and cheerful person, Bill quickly learned the Pitjantjatjara language and turned his hand to anything that came his way – from carpentry, to stock keeping, to preaching the gospel. There he met his wife, Val, the resident nursing Sister, who had a similar work ethic and devotion. While Val had to step down after marriage, she continued to assist and run the clinic at Ernabella as needed. At the same time, she trained Anangu women in nursing, midwifery and domestic work and catered for the constant stream of visitors to the mission. Bill travelled difficult terrain over vast areas on a regular basis to minister to his congregation and conducted the famous Ernabella choir for fourteen years until the couple moved to Adelaide in 1972. This was not the end of their work. Bill went on to teach, speak, write and publish on Aboriginal issues, he translated and interpreted in courts and hospitals, and had a long association with the University of South Australia where he remained an adjunct until he passed away in 2015 at the age of 86. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Guadalupe Cincunegui presented on 29 August 2017: 'Archaeology Takes Centre Stage - an Archaeological Assessment of the new Queen's Theatre Site in the Adelaide CBD'. The paradox of archaeological excavation is that the process of excavation is destructive and irreversible. This paradox has been heightened in the wake of rescue and salvage archaeology, simply because it is the only avenue available to record information before it is lost forever. If physical preservation in situ is not feasible, an archaeological excavation for the purposes of ‘preservation by record’ is an acceptable alternative. So it was with the 'New Queens Theatre' site located on Waymouth Street in the Adelaide CBD. A small team of archaeologists worked for a month in 40+ degree heat to excavate and record the remnants of Adelaide’s colonial past before it became the site of a large apartment tower. As a result more than 100 boxes of artefacts were recovered and archaeological deposits relating to the very earliest periods of European occupation in the Adelaide CBD were unearthed and recorded. A fascinating tale of the earliest days in Adelaide emerged, of imported liquor and luxury table goods. Artefacts and archaeology hand in hand telling a story not commonly found in the archival data. Guadalupe discussed the process of the archaeological excavation, processing artefacts, recording techniques, what was found and what it all means for the history of the city of Adelaide. Guadalupe has worked as an archaeologist for the last 15 years all over Australia and the Middle East. Guadalupe has a special interest in burials and burial rites in the archaeological record and has authored several papers on this subject. She currently runs her own heritage consultancy business working on Aboriginal and European heritage projects. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Paul Irish & Tom Gara presented on 10 August 2017 'Hidden in Plain Sight'. Aboriginal settlements and camps were a feature of Australia’s capital cities – and, indeed, other major cities and towns – throughout most of the 19th and 20th centuries. They took many forms from transient camps to more or less permanent settlements, but they have one thing in common; they have been largely forgotten and their existence has been ignored – perhaps even deliberately erased – from local histories. Paul Irish, a Sydney researcher and author of the recently published book 'Hidden in Plain View', examined the origin, history and nature of settlements in Sydney and discussed the traditional affiliations and lifestyle of the residents of those camps. Tom Gara discussed the history of Aboriginal camps in Adelaide in the 19th and 20 centuries. Paul Irish is a Sydney historian and archaeologist with heritage consultancy MDCA. He was the recipient of the 2015 NSW History Fellowship and has recently published the book Hidden In Plain View: The Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney (NewSouth Publishing). Tom Gara has worked for several decades as an historian specialising in Aboriginal history. He is currently employed as the senior research officer in the Native Title Section of the SA Crown Solicitor’s Office. His publications include several papers on the post-contact Aboriginal history of the Adelaide area. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Dr Steven Anderson and Rhondda Harris presented July's Talking History lecture in 2017: 'Gallows and Governance at the Old Adelaide Gaol.' The Adelaide Gaol once housed some of South Australia’s most notorious criminals, from petty thieves to the very worst lawbreakers. Dr Steven Anderson talked about the criminals who were executed at the gaol. His talk showed that rarely did an encounter with the colonial hangman go to plan - botched executions, misbehaving criminals and rowdy spectators were all commonplace. Rhondda Harris is the author of 'Ashton’s Hotel: The journal of William Baker Ashton, first governor of the Adelaide Gaol'. She discussed the early years of the gaol and how the recent discovery of Ashton’s gaol journal has revealed a hidden story of the underbelly of early Adelaide. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Mandy Paul presented June's Talking History Lecture in 2017, speaking about the Centre of Democracy which opened in late May that year. The Centre is a collaboration between the History Trust of South Australia and the State Library of South Australia which celebrates South Australia’s history of democracy and challenges visitors to consider contemporary issues. Mandy highlighted some of the lesser-known stories relating to our political past and discussed the complexities and opportunities of presenting history in the digital age. Mandy Paul is the Director of the Migration Museum and was project manager of the Centre of Democracy. She has postgraduate qualifications in history and museum studies, and has curated exhibitions on a wide range of subjects, from John McDouall Stuart to internment during the First World War. She has published widely in Australian and South Australian history. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

To celebrate International Museums Day, a panel of guests from four very different Adelaide museums shared some of their most intriguing objects. Recorded in May 2017 this discussion features: Tony Kanellos, Santos Museum of Economic Botany; Helen Trepa, Performing Arts Collection, Adelaide Festival Centre; Major Chris Roe, Army Museum of South Australia; Nic Brown, Flinders University Art Museum. The panel was chaired by Mandy Paul from the History Trust of South Australia. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Greg Drew presented on 20 March 2018 'Reinterpretation of the discovery of Captain Bagot’s Mine, Kapunda' The Kapunda Mine, about 80 km north of Adelaide, commenced operations in January 1844, just seven years after the British colony of South Australia was proclaimed. It was to be the first successful mine in Australia, predating the much larger Burra Mine by almost two years. Its principal owner was Captain Charles Bagot, formerly of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, who had immigrated to South Australia, due to social unrest in Ireland in the 1830s. His aim was to become a sheep farmer, but within three years of arrival he was a well-known mine owner and manager. Bagot took possession of his survey in 1841 and began establishing a pastoral property, but in in late 1842, his youngest son made a chance discovery nearby of brightly coloured copper carbonate mineralisation. He had the land surveyed and subsequently purchased the property at auction, which gave him the mineral rights. The mine was rich from the outset, and was the first copper ore from Australia to be seen on the ore floors at Swansea, along with similar ores from Chile and Cuba. The talk drew on the research from Greg's book 'Captain Bagot’s Mine: Kapunda Mine 1844-1916' This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Dr Adam Paterson presented on 13 February 2018 'Leviathan: An Astonishing History of Whales' at the South Australian Maritime Museum. Around the globe and across centuries, whales have inspired awe. They exemplify nature’s grandeur and they have been linked to gods and monsters. But such enormous creatures hold a bounty unlike any other. They have been hunted by subsistence fishers hungry for food. And they have been driven to the cusp of extinction by industrial whalers. Now gaining strength, whale numbers may continue to grow or their recovery may be undermined as human actions degrade their habitats. In this talk curator Dr Adam Paterson unpacked the history of South Australia’s whaling industry against the back drop of the SA Maritime Museums exhibition 'Leviathan: An astonishing history of whales'. The exhibition challenged audiences to look beyond the biological importance of whales and consider cultural questions by exploring different viewpoints – unpacking the history of the relationship between humans and whales across time and cultures. Leviathan was on display at the South Australian Maritime Museum in 2018. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Dr Kristy Kokegei presented June's Talking History Lecture in 2016 'The Good Neighbour Council and Australia’s postwar immigration program: a nuanced social experiment'. Between 1947 and 1950 Australia received and settled over 180,000 displaced persons from across Europe. Five years later Australia welcomed its one millionth post-war migrant. The Australian Government’s policy of migrant assimilation, implemented during this period of mass-immigration, is often referred to as a dogmatic and unsympathetic attempt to force new arrivals to cast off their language, customs and national sentiments. Recent research debunks this reading of post-war assimilation, instead revealing the subtle efforts of average Australians and organisations, such as the Good Neighbour Council, in facilitating public debate and providing settlement services to post-war migrants. Over the course of the next decade what actually transpired was a large-scale social experiment in peacefully settling European migrants into an overwhelmingly Anglo-Celtic British society. Dr Kristy Kokegei explored the local activities of the Good Neighbour Council of South Australia within the context of this broader social experiment. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

The Event, the Building, the Legacy The Jubilee Exhibition took place at a time when South Australia was experiencing the effects of the economic depression that would take hold internationally from about 1890. The Exhibition was 'a brave attempt' to pull the colony out of a depression by harnessing the power of positive thinking. Talking History presented, in April 2017, a panel inviting speakers to discuss Adelaide's Jubilee International Exhibition 1887-1888. The panel included: Assoc. Prof Christine Garnaut, Dr Julie Collins, Tom Gara, & Richard Venus. Each explored the topic from a different angle and area of expertise. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

Professor Philip Payton presented on 21 March 2017 'John Verran: How a Cornish copper miner from Moonta, became Premier of South Australia and thus leader of the State’s first majority Labor government.' In 1910 John Verran, a Cornish copper miner from Moonta, became Premier of South Australia and thus leader of the State’s first majority Labor government. It was also the first Labor government in the world. This talk examines Verran's rise from humble background to high office, taking in along the way the importance of his Cornish mining background, the significance of his Methodist faith, and his early involvement with trade unionism and the Labor movement on northern Yorke Peninsula. It also discusses the mixed fortunes of the 1910-1911 Labor government, and John Verran’s subsequent fall from grace. Philip Payton is Professor of History at Flinders University, as well as Adjunct Professor in the National Centre for Australian Studies at Monash University and Emeritus Professor of Cornish and Australian Studies at the University of Exeter, where he was Director of the Institute of Cornish Studies from 1991 to 2013. He is an Hon. Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. Recent books include The Maritime History of Cornwall (ed. with Alston Kennerley & Helen Doe; University of Exeter Press, 2014), Australia in the Great War (Robert Hale, London, 2015), and One and All: Labor and the Radical Tradition in South Australia (Wakefield Press, Adelaide, 2016). This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. For upcoming events visit: history.sa.gov.au/whats-on/events/

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