Thursday 14 May, 2:30pm. Who's been living in my house?A number of families have probably called your house a home. This hands-on seminar will show you how to use rate books, council records and photographs to find out who they were.Limited places. Bookings essential.Image caption: 104 Penrose Street, Lane Cove by Jayne Duff (Courtesy Lane […]
Tuesday 21 April, 2:30pm. Trace your soldierCome along to this small, hands-on workshop to learn how to trace your Australian World War I serviceman or woman. You will learn how to use TROVE, archives, and genealogy websites, as well as published sources to find out what your ancestor did during World War I and II. […]
Tuesday 14 April, 6:15pm. Threat of invasionFollowing the First World War, Japan was identified by defence strategists as a likely threat to Australia. Lieutenant Colonel Rowan Tracey LLB BA will explore how close Australia came to being invaded by Japan in 1942, and what role did the Prime Minister and Australian Government play in fostering […]
From mysterious conjurers in the 1830s—some arriving as convicts—to dazzling international performers who made Australia their stage, our theatre history is brimming with secrets and surprises. Join Kent Blackmore, Australia’s leading magic historian, as he uncovers the earliest magicians to tread our boards, sharing rare photos, vintage posters, and incredible stories of triumph and tragedy. […]
Tuesday 10 February, 6:15pm. Battle of MorotaiIn May 1944 Allied troops captured Madang in Papua New Guinea allowing the United States to begin Operation Tradewind and the Battle of Morotai – part of the process to recapture the Philippines and to occupy the Japanese home islands. Tradewind also served as the staging point for the […]
Tuesday 9 December, 6:15pm. Sydney Harbour attackIn 1942 five Japanese submarines left Truk Lagoon, Micronesia on a mission to attack ships in Sydney Harbour. They had highly secret weapons aboard – midget submarines. Ray Rees CMDR, RAN (Rtd) discusses the planning, attack and aftermath of this brave and audacious attack, which reminded Sydneysiders – ‘Coming, […]
Come along to Lane Cove Library’s Chatty Chairs and enjoy an opportunity to meet new people and build community. All welcome. No bookings required. When Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 06 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM […]
Come along to Lane Cove Library’s Chatty Chairs and enjoy an opportunity to meet new people and build community. All welcome. No bookings required. When Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 06 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM […]
Come along to Lane Cove Library’s Chatty Chairs and enjoy an opportunity to meet new people and build community. All welcome. No bookings required. When Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 06 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM […]
Come along to Lane Cove Library’s Chatty Chairs and enjoy an opportunity to meet new people and build community. All welcome. No bookings required. When Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 06 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM […]
Come along to Lane Cove Library’s Chatty Chairs and enjoy an opportunity to meet new people and build community. All welcome. No bookings required. When Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 06 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM […]
Come along to Lane Cove Library’s Chatty Chairs and enjoy an opportunity to meet new people and build community. All welcome. No bookings required. When Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 06 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM […]
Come along to Lane Cove Library’s Chatty Chairs and enjoy an opportunity to meet new people and build community. All welcome. No bookings required. When Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 06 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM […]
Come along to Lane Cove Library’s Chatty Chairs and enjoy an opportunity to meet new people and build community. All welcome. No bookings required. When Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 06 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM […]
Tuesday 14 October, 6:15pm. Balkans conflict 1990sAs the Soviet Union began to collapse in late 1991, several of the Balkan states began to fight for independence and self-rule. Some of these conflicts resulted in the intervention of United Nations peacekeepers.Major Andrew (Andy) Brayshaw (retired) is an Army veteran with 43 years of military service behind […]
