Grandparenting Oral History Project

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Grandparenting in Australia: a history (1945-2025) A project team documenting the history of grandparenting in Australia is seeking oral history interviewees and/or 3-6 participants for a focus group in Adelaide/SA. It is an Australian Research Council-funded project (ARC DP250100728, Ethics Approval ANU H/2025/0115). Participation involves a focus group lasting around 2 hours. They hope to … Continue reading Grandparenting Oral History Project

The Strange Death of Mr Buchanan

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Burnside Historical Society: Monday 15 June at 7.30pm. Burnside Community Hall Our June meeting will be something quite different and well worth braving acold winter’s night. But remember the temperature and the atmosphere in theHall will both be pleasantly warm. Be prepared for the unexpected when Robyn Heitmann presents The StrangeDeath of Mr Buchanan, when … Continue reading The Strange Death of Mr Buchanan

New Fellowship opportunity at the State Library

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Applications are now open for the Friends of the State Library of South Australia Deane Miller Fellowship, a new opportunity supporting the research and development of an original creative work inspired by the State Library of South Australia's collections.The Fellowship offers $15,000 cash, plus in-kind research and promotional support, providing time, access, and expertise to develop new work … Continue reading New Fellowship opportunity at the State Library

Geoffrey Bishop Lifelong Historian Award

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The History Council of South Australia announced its awards for 2026 and Council Member Dr Geoffrey Bishop has been granted the Lifelong Historian award for decades of dedicated leadership, scholarship and volunteer service preserving South Australia’s community and institutional history. In addition, recent speaker Taylor Lupp has been granted the Emerging Historian award.