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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

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

On behalf of the team at the History Council of NSW, we would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season and a wonderful start to the New Year Our Office will be closed from 5pm today and will reopen on January 5 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2026!

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Programs Officer Dr Amanda Wells for graduating with her PhD on the more-than-human environmental history of South Australia’s Riverland in the mid-twentieth century from the University of Newcastle! 📷 Supplied by Dr Amanda Wells

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Applications are now open for #hcnswmember Australian Society of Archivists Loris Williams Memorial Fund! The Fund supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals at all stages of their archival careers Applications close Tuesday 6 January 2025 Learn more via the link below!

Loris Williams Memorial Fund

The Loris Williams Memorial Fund, previously known as the Loris Williams Memorial Scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, professionals, and researchers in the…

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Be the first to see the #hcnswmember The State Library of New South Wales newly refurbished Macquarie Street Building tomorrow at 9am! Come along to see the new ground floor and Bashir Reading Room Check out more information via buff.ly/9PL3izH #StateLibraryNSW #MemberOpportunity

Save the date: Macquarie Street Building to reopen on Tuesday 9 December

Be the first to see the State Library’s newly refurbished Macquarie Street Building when it reopens to the public at 9 am on Tuesday 9 December.

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We are delighted to announce Episode 4 of our History Now podcast series is now available! Hear Dr. Sophie Loy-Wilson sit down with Shauna Bostock, André Dao, and Katerina Teaiwa to discuss the topic of Creative Histories Listen now via buff.ly/j0XlO4V #HistoryNow2025 #WoodMemorialLecture

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Check out the new book Empires of Violence contributed by #hcnswmember University of Newcastle researchers Philip Dwyer & Lyndall Ryan This is a first-of-its-kind study comparing the violence committed against Indigenous peoples in Australia to that in Africa, USA & Europe buff.ly/DKmgJEH

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

📣 Call for Papers! Check out more information on this opportunity by #hcnswmember University of Sydney to present a 15-minute presentation in 2026 focused on a specific case-study on the topic of the History of knowledge Abstracts are due by Friday 19 December Learn more via the link below!

CFP: Broken Knowledge Trajectories - History Matters

‘Past and Present’ Cluster of Vere Gordon Childe Centre The University of Sydney Friday 27 February 2026, 9-4pm Org.: Dr Hélène Sirantoine (School of Humanities, The University of Sydney), Dr Gaëlle…

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Join #hcnswmember Australian National Maritime Museum for a Special Guest Talk on Ghosts Beneath the Waves: WWII, Memory and the Sea with Dr Natali Pearson, in conversation with Stirling Smith this Saturday Register your spot now via buff.ly/6gjvK4m #Archeaology #SeaMuseum #HistoryTalks

Special Guest Talk: Ghosts Beneath the Waves: WWII, Memory and the Sea

Join us to hear how naval shipwreck sites from WWII invite us to rethink the legacy of war.

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Episode 3 of our History Now podcast series is now available! Hear from two leading history educators, Jonathon Dallimore and Professor Tim Allender who will will take us through some of the current issues in contemporary history education. Listen now via buff.ly/SAuxg8q

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Last night, it was our pleasure to co-present the final 2025 History Now session to hear the keynote presented by Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde Thank you to the team at Chau Chak Wing Museum and to @drcraigb.bsky.social for curating an exceptional 2025 History Now program! 📷 Laura Sayle

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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!

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

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🛥️ 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

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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!

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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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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!

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…

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

📣 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!

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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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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!

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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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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!

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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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🛥️ 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

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

📝 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

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🛥️ 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

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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!

The Australian Wars

Uncover the true history of our nation with Stephen Gapps, David Marr and Rachel Perkins.

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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!

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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

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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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

#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!

Sydney Whale Tales

Sydney Whale Tales - Royal Australian Historical Society

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

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

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🎬 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

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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

Speakers talk: The Australian Navy in Antarctica

Free talk for Members and their guests.

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🎤 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

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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!

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.

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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

2026 Fellowships announced

The State Library has awarded $314,000 in research funding.

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

🎬 Come along to the next History Now presentation to hear Dr James Findlay speak about his new book ‘Caught on Screen: Australia’s Convict history in film and television’ on Tuesday 4th November at Chau Chak Wing Museum Bookings are essential via buff.ly/xDXbrHA @drcraigb.bsky.social

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

This November, #hcnswmember Museums of History NSW is hosting Sydney Open! Sydney Open gives you access to the city’s most exclusive buildings and places, including our members The State Library of NSW, Australian National Maritime Museum, and many more! Learn more via the link below!

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Check out #hcnswmember Harbour Trust online exhibition on The Story of Camp Cove’s Former Marine Biological Station As part of #HistoryWeek2025 the Harbour Trust spotlighted the layered story of one their protected landmarks Explore the exhibition via the link below!

Spotlight on Camp Cove’s former Marine Biological Station for History week | Harbour Trust

In addition to being amongst the earliest buildings constructed at Watsons Bay, the station has the distinction of being the first research facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Today, it…

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🎬 In the next History Now presentation, hear Dr James Findlay speak about his new book ‘Caught on Screen: Australia’s Convict history in film and television’ Dr James Findlay is lecturer in history where he researches historical film Learn more via buff.ly/xDXbrHA @drcraigb.bsky.social

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🎬 In the next History Now presentation, Dr James Findlay will speak about research from his new book ‘Caught on Screen: Australia’s Convict history in film and television’ on Tuesday 4th November at the Chau Chak Wing Museum Bookings are essential via buff.ly/xDXbrHA @drcraigb.bsky.social

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🎉 Historians' End of Year Extravaganza! You are invited to #hcnswmember The Professional Historians Association NSW & ACT Annual End of Year celebration at Teddy’s in Enmore from 5.30pm on Thursday 11 December Book your tickets via buff.ly/qCIdZDp @clemloz.bsky.social @drnaomi.bsky.social

Professional Historians Association (NSW & ACT) - Historians' End of Year Extravaganza

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

📣 Applications are now open for Accompanying Teachers for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship! Travel to Greece and Crete in the Term 3 school holidays 2026 with a highly engaged group of NSW high school History students on a study tour Learn more via buff.ly/U2f6gCB 📷 Supplied

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Are you a First Nations individual studying, researching or working in a history-related field? Our First Nations Officer Jadzia Stronell is inviting First Nations history students to be spotlighted across our social media platforms! Check out more information via buff.ly/gijIF3J

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

As part of our new initiative #FirstNationsSpotlight, we are delighted to spotlight Dr. Kath Apma Penangke Travis BA (Hons) (Arrernte/Boandik) a post-doctoral researcher at Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit, at Victoria University Check out more info on Kath's work via buff.ly/i6TygP6

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

#hcnswmember University of New England will present The Russell Ward Annual Lecture 2025 on Wednesday 22 October Hear historian Dr Catherine Bishop present 'The Legend of ‘Home Duties’: Navigating Social Expectation and Economic Necessity in Australia' Register via the link below!

The 2025 Russell Ward Annual Lecture

For much of Australia’s history, women were officially listed as having no occupation other than “home duties.” Yet behind that bland phrase lies a hidden history of shopkeepers, dressmakers,…

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

📣 Call for Papers! Contributions are invited for the 8th International Conference on Public History, organized by the International Federation for Public History taking place in Lisbon from September 7 to 11 Applications close on November 30 Check out more information via

8th International Conference on Public History

The Public History of Difficult Pasts 8th International Conference on Public History Lisbon, Portugal | September 7-11, 2026 Call for Papers Conference Overview The 8th International Conference on...

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History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Commemorate the day the convict women struck for their rights 198 years ago with #hcnswmember Parramatta Female Factory Friends Come along to hear the Annual Thomas Keneally Lecture on the Archaeology of Parramatta, walking tours and much more on Saturday 25 October Learn more via the link below!

Step inside history: Riot Day 1827 at Parramatta Female Factory—200 women rose against hunger, injustice, and harsh convict life.

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Come along to #hcnswmember Military History Society of New South Wales next historical lecture on Guerillas of Tanganyika: WW1 Campaign in German East Africa with Lieutenant-Colonel (retd) Rod Cooke This lecture will take place on Saturday 1 November at the Anzac Memorial Book via buff.ly/xyudrNJ

History Council of NSW, Inc. @historynsw.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Check out #hcnswmember Historian Cathy Dunn latest historical publication Racecourse Cemetery Boatharbour Ulladulla 1856 – 1900 This new local history publication discusses the challenges faced in preserving the cemetery Check out more information via buff.ly/EoITyTu 📷 Cover by Cathy Dunn

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