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The History Council of New South Wales aims to represent the interests of the history community in New South Wales, and in doing so to give history a voice and ensure that history in all its forms is a part of life, in policy and in practice, throughout the state.

 

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Faces in the Street- only 2 days to go!

Only two days to go before the launch of History Week 2010! Get a sneak peek of what you can expect during History Week 2010 in this State Records YouTube presentation or click here to view the program.

History Week 2010 Calendar of Events is out!

With less than a month until our largest event of the year, preparations are madly under way.
The History Week 2010 Calendar of Events has been released and sent out accross the state.
Posters are also available! If you would like to obtain copies of the History Week Poster or the History Week Calendar of Events, free of charge, please contact the History Council.
Over 140 events are listed on the History Week webpage! To view them, click here.

Australian Convict Sites achieve World Heritage status

Aimed at the preservation and dissemination of valuable archive holdings and library collections worldwide, UNESCO's Memory of the World programme was established in 1992. In 2007 eleven Australian convict sites were nominated for inclusion in the World Heritage Register. On Sunday 1 August, the World Heritage committee announced that the sites would be inscribed. The World Heritage listing includes Cockatoo Island, Hyde Park Barracks and Government House. To read more about the Memory of the World Programme and Australia's newest listing click here.

Building Sydney

Did Lachlan Macquarie really have a grand vision of Sydney? The Governor appointed the first Government Architect and oversaw the construction of 271 miles of road and over 200 buildings. In this talk historian James Broadbent will discuss Macquarie’s legacy with Government Architect Peter Mould. Join us on Thursday 5 August at the Museum of Sydney for the third lecture in this series titled, Visions of Sydney. Click here for more information.

2010 Prime Minister's Literary Award - Shortlist Announced

 

Several Sydney historians have had their works shortlisted for the 2010 Prime Ministers Literary Award. Grace Karskens' The Colony has received high praise from the award’s judges who have described her scholarship as ‘rich ...balanced and perceptive…startling in its simplicity and directness as she challenges received wisdom’

The work of Sydney based author John Keane has also been acclaimed, judges called his book The Life and Death of Democracy ‘monumental history…essential reading for academics and the general public alike.’
To read more about shortlisted works visit the DEHWA website.

 

Draft National History Curriculum

The History Council of NSW has drafted an Executive Summmary of the Draft National History Curriculum. Click here to read it.

Kenmore Hospital Museum Under Threat

The Kenmore Hospital Museum is under threat of closure as the building which houses it, the old Kenmore Hospital, is being sold. The History Council is urgeing for the sale to be on the condition that community groups using the space will be permitted to continue. For more information view the story by Stateline.

Richard Glover knows what it's all about...

Click here to read Richard Glover's piece in the Sydney Morning Herald on why Australian history is not boring.

Rae Frances appointed to the Council of the National Museum of Australia

The History Council of NSW would like to congratulate Professor Raelene Frances on her appointment to the Council of National Museum of Australia. Mr Peter Yu and Mr David were also appointed for a three year term. The Council believes it is vital that professional historians play a role in determining how history is made publicly accessible. We are delighted that a prominent and distinguished historian, such as Rae Frances has been appointed to the National Museum of Australia.

History in My Career

The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that there has been a 66% job growth across the history sector in the past five years.
Click here to see the full article.

 


Announcements When
The 80s Are Back 29 Mar 2010 - 1 Dec 2010
Nominations for the 2011 Max Kelly Medal are now open! 5 May 2010 - 10 Dec 2010
Painting The Rocks: the loss of Old Sydney exhibition 7 Aug 2010 - 28 Nov 2010
PhD opportunitiy @ UNE 11 Aug 2010 - 20 Oct 2010
Art & Music in Early Dee Why 17 Aug 2010 - 17 Oct 2010

 

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Background: Album P. R. Nouveautes 1937-1938 [sample book], reproduced courtesy Historic Houses Trust NSW