Talk: Neville Turbit on Bass and Flinders

Thu, 19 Nov, 5:30pm - 7:30pm AEDT

Five Dock Library

Five Dock NSW, Australia

City of Canada Bay Libraries

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Description

Join us for an evening with Neville Turbit who will talk about the explorers George Bass and Matthew Flinders.

Description

Discover the real men behind the famous duo — their voyages, motivations, loves, companions, and the legendary cat, Trim.

About the presenter

Neville Turbit has enjoyed a diverse career in engineering, IT, project management and consulting, designing software sold in more than 50 countries. Since retiring, he has taken on numerous volunteer roles, including with the Australian National Maritime Museum and an international ISO Project Management committee. A passionate sailor and historian, Neville has written about his fascinating ancestors—including Aboriginal Bungaree and First Fleet sailor Peter Hibbs—and is now writing a historical novel about early Australia.

About the event

5:30pm — Light refreshments
6-7pm — Talk

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Thu, 19 Nov, 5:30pm - 7:30pm AEDT

Five Dock Library

Five Dock NSW, Australia

Hosted by City of Canada Bay Libraries

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