Tales of Unknown Pioneers
Hear tales of missionaries, eccentric characters and convicts. The whole mix of stories of colonial pioneers, living conditions, their lifestyle, what they got up to! Hear stories from scandalous to fantastic lives to the most inept of men and how they lived in the early colony.
This talk will explore a variety of early colonists, a convict family, a woman coming with a two-year-old child, a widow with nine children, and a remittance man. All led lives that astonish, surprise and astound us today. Hear of the difficulties they overcame. Some were rogues and some were breathtaking in what they managed to achieve.
About Judith Dunn
Judith has a passion for Australian history, holding a Fellowship in Colonial History. She is a Director at the Royal Australian Historical Society and their representative on the Federation of Australian Historical Societies. 35 years ago, she initiated the Historic Graves Committee and is still their convenor, having published 7 books, including 5 in The Parramatta Cemetery Series. Her latest book, Then and There Lying Dead is designed to show the fun in history. Judith is the recipient of a number of awards including an OAM for services to History and Heritage. She currently sits on nine committees and is President of two local community groups.
Liverpool City Library
Thursday 19 October
1.30pm - 3.30pm
No bookings are needed. Refreshments are provided.
This event is delivered in partnership with Liverpool U3A.
