President’s Report
This autumn our key focus has been advocating on issues of concern to members. These have included the possible sale of Landgate, the Eastern Guruma and the protection of Ngajanha Marnta (or Spear Hill), Western Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages Records, and fees at the new WA Museum
Carceral Colony Symposium Hosted by UWA Centre for WA History and Fremantle Prison
Historians and Archaeologists from near and far are coming together for a day-long symposium in the world heritage listed Fremantle Prison to present the latest research on convictism in Western Australia.
New Noongar Language and Culture Course
Curtin University launched its Noongar language and Culture MOOC – massive open online course.
Western Australian History Foundation Grants 2018
The Foundation’s grants round this year are now open. Closing date for applications is Friday 3 August.
Heritage Perth Weekend 2018, 20-21 October
Submissions are now open for this year’s Heritage Perth Weekend 2018 to be held on the weekend of 20-21 October.
2018 Margaret Medcalf Award
The winner of the Margaret Medcalf Award will be announced at the presentation event to be held on Thursday 28th June, State Library Theatrette at 10am. This year’s award will be presented by Hon. David Templeman MLA, Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Culture and the Arts.
Digital Access to Collections Workshop, Broome
Heading north in June to escape the winter blues? If you missed the workshops held in Perth in March, places are still available for the Digital Access to Collections Workshop to be held in Broome.
History Council of WA AGM & 15th Annual Lecture
We are delighted to have as our guest speaker for our annual lecture Alec Coles, Chief Executive Officer, Western Australian Museum. Alec will speak on how the New Museum will build on the past strengths of the WA Museum and what new directions it might take, no doubt including reference to the recent State Government announcement about entry fees to the New Museum. Alec is bound to provide a very erudite and informative presentation, generate a robust discussion and hopefully provide a sneak peek at some images of the New Museum.
Competition Winners
Congratulations to
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Samantha Ehrenfeld
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Peter Gifford
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Nick Drew
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Bobbie Oliver
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Jenny Gregory
Each winner received a Double Pass to the film courtesy of Universal Studios.
Accredited Oral History Training
Who should attend? Anyone interested in learning how to do professional oral history interviews: Beginners, intermediate and advance, those wanting to gain an accredited oral history qualification: