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| Deep Time and Archaeology: Aboriginal Australia before 1788 | H098.02 |
| Peter White | |
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This course examines the prehistory of Aboriginal Australia, from first settlement of the continent until the coming of the Europeans. Topics include: how and when the continent was first occupied, prehistoric art, the extinction of the megafauna, trade, technology and subsistence, Tasmania's people isolated from the world for 14,000 years. Further information can be emailed to enquirers." Limit 15 - 45. Room rent plus $3 photocopying |
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| First Australians Autobiography | H035.04 |
| Adele Stevens and Audrey Guy | |
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Interested in learning more about the past and present experience of Indigenous Australians? Join this Reading Group and read the first hand personal stories contained in Indigenous autobiographies. We meet on the first Monday of each month to discuss a book, with individual group members leading discussion. A reading list for the year can be emailed to enquirers. Limit 15 - 25 |
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| Australian History Highlights | H002.04 |
| Meredith Austin and Barry Price | |
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Class members, and occasionally guest speakers, present papers on the history of Australia and its near neighbours. Limit 12 - 35. $2.50 weekly. |
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| Australian History 'A' Group | H010.04 |
| Barry Millar | |
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This class is now in its 26th year. We cover Australian history from Colonial days to recent times, particularly lesser known people and events. Members encouraged but not expected to prepare presentations. Guest speakers and extensive history library for research. One or two subsidised excursions. Further information about the course can be emailed to enquirers. Room rent |
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| Historians talking about History 6 | H018.03 |
| Ann Moyal and Mark Cranfield | |
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This very popular course is returning for the sixth time. Once again, ten distinguished historians, drawn from diverse areas of Australian and Pacific history, will discuss their individual perspectives, their special fields of interest, and the challenges of historical writing and research. Limit 50 - 65. $35: includes morning tea and free parking. |
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| Yass Australian History Group | H034.04 |
| Jan Wilson | |
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Members participate in discussion and can present papers. We do excursions to local areas to learn their history and have interesting guest speakers also. New members always welcome. $20 per term. |
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| Australian History, Cook Group | H097.02 |
| John Mann | |
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Aspects of Australian history are presented by class members. Occasional guest speakers. Limit 18. Room rent |
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| Australian Railways | H096.02 |
| Victor Isaacs | |
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The history and current prospects of Australian railways, with an emphasis on the Canberra region. Limit 20. Room rent. |
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| The Names of Canberra's Suburbs | H052.04 |
| Campbell Egan | |
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The course tells something of the life and achievements of the people whose names have been attached to the suburbs of the national capital. Limit 6 - 20. Room rent, $20 photocopying costs. |
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| Prime Ministers of Australia, from Federation to Date | H108.01 |
| A J Steer | |
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This course will cover the history of Prime Ministers of Australia, from Federation to date. Limit 5 - 15. Room rent. |
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| Australian Political Personalities (Group A) | H001.04 |
| John Campbell | |
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Discussion of contributions of significant personalities to Australian political history. Limit 10 - 30. Room rent. |
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| Australian Political Personalities (Group B) | H006.04 |
| John Campbell | |
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Discussion of contributions of significant personalities to Australian political history. Limit 10 - 30. Room rent. |
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| Australian Political Personalities (Group C) | H025.04 |
| John Campbell | |
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Discussion of contributions of significant personalities to Australian political history. Limit 10 - 30. Room rent. |
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| Oceania | H031.03 |
| Jennifer Blaik | |
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Not a history or a geography series. We know little of our Pacific neighbours! Visiting speakers will address the group on their areas of interest. Limit 30 - 35. Room rent. |
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| The Pacific War - Enemy at the Gate | H007.01 |
| Bob Coombs | |
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Follows the course of the Pacific War from its origins in China and Europe to the aftermath of the conflict. The course includes discussion on the attacks on Australian territory and the extent of the Japanese threat to Australia. Limit 15 - 40. Room rent plus $15 a head for notes. |
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| Wartime | H042.02 |
| Geoff Baker | |
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The course discusses the effects of WWII on the civilian populations of Britain, Australia and Germany. Limit 14 - 23. Room rent plus small photocopy charge. |
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| Ancient Greece: from earliest times to Roman times | H008.01 |
| Peter White | |
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This course traces the interesting history of the ancient Greeks from the Minoans/Mycenaeans through until the time of the Roman takeover. We see how the Athenians lived, have walking tours through Olympia and Delphi and visit many other famous ancient sites. Lots of Powerpoint photos and a library of books for you to borrow. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 15 - 45. Room rent, handouts approx $5 |
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| The Not So Dark Ages-C350 AD to 1066 | H023.01 |
| Ted Frost | |
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Europe with emphases on Britain from C350 AD to the Battle of Hastings, including early Christianities, the barbarian invaders of the western Roman empire, Goths, Franks, Saxons, Vikings etc, Alfred, Charlemagne, Monasticism etc. Limit 15 - 30. Room rent plus small charge for photocopy handouts. |
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| The Great Game | H059.03 |
| Bob Dunstone | |
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The story of Russian expansion into central Asia at the end of the 19th century and the alarmed response of the British in India. Explorers, spies and eccentrics. Limit 15 - 30. Room rent, photocopying about $4. |
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| Germanies' History | H105.01 |
| Dr Raoul F. Middelmann | |
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After eight introductory sessions on general geographic, economic, social, and historic features of German-speaking areas of Europe, participants will introduce us to the history of a city/region/state by highlighting a specific writer, musician, philosopher, scientist, industrialist or a specific industry or institutions (religion, labour unions, education) against his/her/its historic background. Limit 7 - 22. Room rent ($30) plus photocopying material and refreshments |
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| Scotland - A History | H109.01 |
| Marjorie Curtis | |
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Although England, Ireland and Wales were not totally ice-covered in the last Ice Age, Scotland was. It developed through a series of immigrations: first plants, then animals, and finally nomadic hunter-gatherers. We will consider the evolution of Scotland from early times, its battles for independence, to the modern semi-autonomous nation. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 27. Room rent plus $4 for photocopying. |
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| The Middle East | H103.01 |
| Lois Dennis | |
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A survey of the history of the Middle East from Biblical times to the 1980s. Limit 6 - 20. Approx. $4 for notes |
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| Westward the Wagons | H041.01 |
| Bob Dunstone | |
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During the 1840s tens of thousands of emigrant families left the Mississippi to travel by wagon train nearly two thousand miles to California and Oregon across plains, deserts and mountains. What motivated these travellers to undertake such an arduous and dangerous journey, how did they prepare for the adventure and what were their experiences on the trail? Limit 10 - 30. Room rent, photocopying $4, tea $3 |
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| History of the Americas | H016.04 |
| Clarrie Hockley and John Crotty | |
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An ongoing course in which aspects of North and South American history (and associated geography) are discussed. Members are encouraged to prepare and present papers and to enter into discussion. Occasional guest speakers. Limit 15 - 30 |
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| Royal Families: The Romanovs | H083.03 |
| Lois Dennis | |
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Members of the Romanov family were rulers of Russia for more than 300 years and both their public and private acts had great influence on Russia's destiny. Limit 6 - 22. Approx. $5 for photocopied notes. |
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| Royal Families: The Tudors | H104.01 |
| Lois Dennis | |
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The Tudors are among the best known of English monarchs despite the fact that the dynasty lasted only two generations. Limit 6 - 20. Approx. $3 for notes. |
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| The Life and Times of Oscar Wilde | H011.04 |
| Bob Coombs | |
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Traces the extraordinary life of Oscar Wilde in the setting of late Victorian London. Includes segments on Jack the Ripper and Oscar's literary/philosopher contemporaries. Limit 15 - 40. Room rent, $15 a head for notes. |
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| The Character of the Famous and the Infamous | H045.04 |
| Geoff Baker | |
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This course discusses the personal, intellectual and emotional characteristics of the famous and the infamous with their effects upon historical events, including Hitler, Churchill, Stalin, Roosevelt, de Gaulle, Menzies, Keating, Mao, Pol Pot and Osama bin Laden. Limit 14 - 23. Room rent, small photocopying cost. |
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| Napoleon | H084.03 |
| Geoff Baker | |
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What was he like? The course discusses the evolution of Napoleon's character from his Corsican origin to his rise to power, his relationship with women, his military genius and dominance, his mistakes and his fall. Limit 14 - 23. Room rent, small photocopying costs. |
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| Talking About Victorian Women | H064.02 |
| Maureen Newman | |
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This course will have a look at the lives of women in the Victorian era – rich women, poor women, good women and the not so good women. How did they live their lives, what was their status in society and what were their opportunities Limit 8. Small charge for photocopying. |
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| Status of Women Thru the Ages | H106.01 |
| A J Steer | |
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This course will discuss the status of women through the ages. Limit 5 - 15. Room rent |
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| History of Fashion and Costume Thru the Ages | H107.01 |
| A J Steer | |
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This course will discuss the history of fashion and costume through the ages. Limit 5 - 15. Room rent. |
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| The Med Less Travelled - an Armchair Guide | H048.01 |
| Elizabeth Cowan | |
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Focusing on places of historical and cultural interest, we'll visit some of the sights less well-frequented by Australians. First stop Sicily (1 week), located at a strategic crossroads, then on to the very different story and character of Turkey's eastern and western regions (1 week each). Well illustrated by pictures. Limit 8 - 25. Room rent plus small photocopying charge. |
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| Family history for beginners | H068.02 |
| Kerrie Gray | |
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For those new to researching their family history who want to learn about resources available and research practices to improve their chance of success. Australian and overseas resources will be explored including internet based resources and a wealth of other resources. Limit 8 - 20. $30 all inclusive |
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| Family History - beyond the basics | H053.02 |
| Pam Ray | |
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This course is not for beginners. Those already experienced in basic sources and techniques will be introduced to more Australian and British advanced sources to broaden knowledge and solve problems. Limit 12 - 15. Approx $35 for room rent and photocopying. |
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