It was with great sadness that we heard that the renowned Adelaide historian, Robert Linn, had passed away. Rob Linn was a Director of Historical Consultants Pty Ltd since 1984, a company he established with his wife, Jane. Rob Linn graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Master of Arts in History from the University of Adelaide. He
The History Festival dates are set for 1-31 May of 2022. The theme for 2022 is: REIMAGINE The 2022 theme represents an opportunity to be bold and reimagine events in terms of content as well as presentation. Here are a few ideas from the History Trust to get your brainstorming started: How have stories been an important tool in your
After much discussion, Oral History Australia has made the difficult decision to postpone the OHA Biennial conference, Oral History in Troubling Times, to 2022, probably in October. A vibrant get-together in twelve months’ time with a good chance of international speakers and delegates seems a much better option than moving the conference online this year. Anyone who has registered for
Oral History Australia SA/NT will now hold its Annual General Meeting online using Zoom. The AGM will be held on Friday 6th August, as originally advertised, but will now commence at 4:30pm (Australian Central Standard Time). If you would like to attend the AGM, please RSVP to contact@oralhistoryaustraliasant.org.au by 5pm Wednesday 4th August. Meeting links will only be sent to
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on: Friday 6th August, at 4:30pm (Australian Central Standard Time) Venue: ONLINE This is a free event, but RSVPs are required by Wednesday 4 August at 5pm. Please RSVP to contact@oralhistoryaustraliasant.org.au. Meeting links will only be sent to those who have replied. Our guest speaker will be Dr Sharon Mascall-Dare. Her talk
When Holden’s last factory, at Elizabeth in South Australia, closed in late 2017, an important era of Australian automotive production ended. At its peak, Holden employed around 24,000 workers around Australia. Holden employees were diverse: workers of all ages, migrants, skilled and unskilled, professional, transient and long-term. Holden & Me: Treasures from a Working Life tells the lives of people