Shell-Shocked: Australia after Armistice – Curator’s TourSpecial Event | Updated 2 decades agoTracey Clarke, Exhibition Curator, National Archives of Australia10.00am, Thursday 17 March 201110.00am, Sunday 20 March 2011Please meet in the Temporary Exhibition Gallery.Join National Archives’ curator Tracey Clarke for a guided tour of the exhibition Shell-Shocked: Australia after Armistice. The exhibition reveals the legacy of sorrow endured by thousands of Australians following World War I through photographs, personal letters, service files and memorabilia from the National Archives collection.No bookings required, free entry.More information
Tuesday Curatorial @ AlbanySpecial Event | Updated 2 decades agoA short talk (20-30 minutes) based around displays in the Residency Building, which aims to expand the interpretation for members of the public and Museum staff. No bookings. Gold coin donation for those staying behind for a cup of coffee. February 15 - Great Southern Railway (Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer) Find out about WA’s first privately-funded railway and the man who inspired it.More information
O-Day @ Cultural CentreSpecial Event | Updated 2 decades agoThe cultural heart of Perth will be pumping with activity on Sunday 20 February as families, tourists and local residents are invited to explore the transformation of one of Perth’s favourite public spaces. ‘O’ Day invites you to play your way through the Perth Cultural Centre with a range of FREE activities, exhibitions and performances on show. Enjoy a series of roving entertainers including magicians, acrobats and comedians as well as live acoustic music, face painting and the not-to-be-missed vintage carousel for children. More information
Minang Mainitch - Indigenous Weavers FestivalSpecial Event | Updated 2 decades agoYorga Moorditj Weavers Group and the Western Australian Museum – Albany with the support of the Perth International Arts Festival present the: Minang Mainitch Indigenous Weavers Festival Where cultures are woven together – into friendship and understanding Saturday 5 – Monday 7 March 2011 More information
Black and White Christmas Film Festival - It's a wonderful lifeSpecial Event | Updated 2 decades agoBlack and White Christmas Film Festival - a film festival to celebrate the exhibition Femme Fatale: the female criminal. It's a wonderful life - 24th December. Gates open 6.30pm - Film starts 7.00pm Entrance behind Saltdish (via Carpark) BYO Chair, Food and Drinks, Tickets $10 Download Black and White Christmas Film Festival flyer. More information
Black and White Christmas Film Festival - CasablancaSpecial Event | Updated 2 decades agoBlack and White Christmas Film Festival - a film festival to celebrate the exhibition Femme Fatale: the female criminal. Casablanca - 18th December. Gates open 6.30pm - Film starts 7.00pm Entrance behind Saltdish (via Carpark) BYO Chair, Food and Drinks, Tickets $10 Download Black and White Christmas Film Festival flyer. More information
Black and White Christmas Film Festival - The postman always rings twiceSpecial Event | Updated 2 decades agoBlack and White Christmas Film Festival - a film festival to celebrate the exhibition Femme Fatale: the female criminal. The postman always rings twice - 27th November. Gates open 6.30pm - Film starts 7.00pm Entrance behind Saltdish (via Carpark) BYO Chair, Food and Drinks, Tickets $10 Download Black and White Christmas Film Festival flyer. More information
Mapping our AnzacsPublic Lecture | Updated 2 decades agoMapping our Anzacs provides information on servicemen and their communities in a fundamentally different user-friendly way, using current technology. Presented by a National Archives staff member, this seminar provides community groups and members of the public an opportunity to explore the unique National Archives collection, and specifically World War I service records, through the Mapping our Anzacs website. Participants will learn how to generate scrapbooks and tributes associated with their communities through the website. More information
The search for the unknown sailor: A forensic journeyPublic Lecture | Updated 2 decades agoCMDR Matthew Blenkin, RAN On 19 November 1941 the Australian Leander Class Cruiser HMAS Sydney (II) was sunk by the German raider HSK Kormoran and lost with all hands off the coast of Western Australia. Curiously, one of the Sydney’s life rafts floated into Flying Fish Cove some 3 months later. Within the raft lay the remains of an unknown sailor. He was buried in a cemetery on Christmas Island, with the location of that grave forgotten over time.More information
Sands of Peace and Harmony: Common Ground – friendships and cultural exchangeSpecial Event | Updated 2 decades agoOver a four day residency at the Western Australian Museum-Geraldton, Genla Thupten Lodey, a Tibetan Monk and Spiritual Director of the PhenDhe-Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre Association based in Fremantle, W.A. will create a sand mandala and offer a range of interactive community projects. Opening Ceremony 10.00am – 10.30am, Thursday 28 October Venue: Museum Theatre All ages Entry: freeMore information