Tuesday Curatorial @ Albany - Term 1 2013

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

Image copyright of WA Museum
Crowds on middleton beach, 1930s
Photo by W. Wansborough

A series of talks that will help you to discover the different aspects of life in Albany and the amazing things that the area has to offer.

No bookings required. Entry is by donation. Morning tea and refreshments provided.

12 February - Introduction to the Series
Why is Albany here?
WA Museum Albany, Co-op Building. Presented by Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer

9.00AM START - 19 February - Celebrating World Wetlands Day
Albany Wetlands Bird Walk
Lake Seppings Carpark Golf Links Road. Presented by Anne Bondin, Albany Birds Group

26 February - Coaling and Bunkering
A maritime experience of yesteryear
WA Museum Albany, Co-op Building. Presented by Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer

THURSDAY EVENING 5.30pm 28 February Thursday
Art over the years in AlbanySome artists and their works
WA Museum Albany, Co-op Building. Presented by Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer

5 March - Middleton Beach
A tourist destination for a century
WA Museum Albany, Co-op Building. Presented by Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer

12 March - Middleton Beach
Some current ideas for revitalisation
Surf Club Middleton Beach. Presented by Jennifer Viol, Middleton Beach Group

19 March - Declaration of the poll for seat of Albany
Albany's Place in Australian Federation
WA Museum Albany, Co-op Building. With Heather Marr, WAEC Returning Officer and Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer

THURSDAY EVENING 5.30pm 21 March - Cemetery Tales
Another evening among the graves
Albany Memorial Park Cemetery, Middleton Rd. Presented by Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer

26 March - Albany Weather Bureau
Its current operations and roles
Bureau of Meteorology, Near Albany Airport. Presented by Jason Balhorn, Bureau of Meteorology

2 April - The Weather in Albany
An endless topic of discussion
WA Museum Albany, Co-op Building. Presented by Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer

9 April - Archdeacon John Wollaston
Pioneer cleric who built St John’s Church
WA Museum Albany, Co-op Building. Presented by Malcolm Traill, Public Programs Officer

16 April - Heritage in Albany and WA today
A panel discussion
WA Museum AlbanyCo-op Building. With Helen Munt, Regional Heritage Advisor and David Heaver, Heritage Council of WA