History Talk - "The Remarkable Mr and Mrs Johnson" with Toby Raeburn
Event description
Join us for an enlightening discussion on history, adaptation, and survival.
Assoc. Prof. Toby Raeburn will present a talk on his latest book, "The Remarkable Mr and Mrs Johnson: Founders of Modern Australia's First Schools, Charity, and Friends of Aboriginal People (1788-1800)". Discover the story of Reverend Richard Johnson and his wife Mary, their pioneering work in colonial New South Wales, and their unlikely friendship with a young Aboriginal girl named Boorong.
About the Presenter:
Assoc. Prof. Toby Raeburn is a distinguished researcher and writer with a focus on mental healthcare and history. He is currently based at the Australian Catholic University’s School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Paramedicine
Please note: Parking is available onsite via Terminus Street and is free for the first three hours. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday 24th of October
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Liverpool City Library | Yellamundie
This talk is delivered in partnership with Liverpool U3A History Group.
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