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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.

 

The History Council of NSW is assisted by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.

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Positions Vacant - Administrative Assistant

The Council is seeking an administrative assistant, two days per week, to provide basic administrative support to the Executive Officer. More information...

Chief Justice's speech available for purchase

The Chief Justice, James Spigelman's speech for the Annual History Lecture, The Macquarie Bicentennial: A Reappraisal of the Bigge Reports is now available for purchase at The Library Shop, State Library of NSW. Pick up your copy on your next visit to the Library!

Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary Commemorations launched!

The Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary Commemorations were officially launched at Government House by the Governor of NSW, Marie Bashir on 31 January. Guests were treated to a delightful garden party and entertained with performances including a traditional Scottish dance; a didgeridoo and bagpipes in union and Colin Friels as Lachlan Macquarie. Premier Kristina Keneally was also present. For more about Macquarie 2010 visit www.macquarie2010.nsw.gov.au

History Week 2010 Registrations Open!

The History Council of New South Wales invites event registrations for History Week 2010 to be held 4-12 September 2010. History Week is our state's annual festival of history. The official theme for this year is Faces in the Street. Join us in History Week 2010 for a walk down the streets of the past and into the lives of those you pass. Explore the biographies of our leaders, those who shaped our world and the worlds of lesser known identities.

Registering your event is easy and FREE. Click here for more information.

Registrations must be received by Friday 26 March 2010.
 

National Cultural Policy

The History Council of NSW has urged the Federal Government  to include strong references to history in it's forthcoming National Cultural Policy. Read the Council's submission in the advocacy section.

National Archives of Australia to close three offices

 Due to budget cuts the National Archives of Australia plans to close its Darwin, Adelaide and Hobart offices. To view the Council's Executive Summary see the advocacy section.

Announcements When
Jimmy Governor, Blood On The Tracks 12 Sep 2009 - 1 Jan 2010
The Irish Vanguard: the Convicts of the Queen, 1791 21 Jan 2010 - 1 Mar 2010
Melva's Story 21 Jan 2010 - 1 Mar 2010
The Dictionary of Sydney is seeking a Multimedia Researcher 1 Feb 2010 - 21 Feb 2010
Talks on The Rocks - Maori pounamu 5 Feb 2010
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Background: Album P. R. Nouveautes 1937-1938 [sample book], reproduced courtesy Historic Houses Trust NSW