Dr Geoffrey Serle, AO (1922–1998) was a distinguished scholar and John Curtin biographer. He was general editor of the Australian Dictionary of Biography between 1975 and 1988. He is also a well-known author and his work has won several prestigious awards including the Ernest Scott prize, the National Book Council Banjo award and the Age Book of the Year. His published books include: The Melbourne Scene 1803–1956; The Golden Age; The Rush to be Rich; From Deserts the Prophets Come; John Monash: A Biography; Sir John Medley; and For Australia and Labor: Prime Minister John Curtin.
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Nine Monash University Publishing authors appearing at Sorrento Writers’ Festival
See our authors at Sorrento Writers’ Festival: Lauren Samuelsson, Kim Carr, Dave Witty, Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Kevin Bell, John Lyons, Inala Cooper, Simon Holmes a Court and Jo Dyer
Cathy McGowan appearing at the Melbourne Writers Festival
The Capitol
113 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Are the voices of ordinary people fully present in Australian media, politics and halls of power? Political historian Judith Brett, advocate and author Thomas Mayo and former independent MP Cathy McGowan explore civic responsibility, political engagement...
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Launch: Brown. Female. Doctor. (Invitation Only)
Pran Central Shopping Centre
325 Chapel Street, Prahran, VIC, Australia
Brown. Female. Doctor. A Memoir by Dr Sarah Arachchi A conversation event with Dr Sarah Arachchi, Shivani Gopal, and Professor Michelle Leech. When: Thursday 15 May Time: 7.00 for 7.30pm start Venue: Bossy...
Nine Monash University Publishing authors appearing at Sorrento Writers’ Festival
See our authors at Sorrento Writers’ Festival: Lauren Samuelsson, Kim Carr, Dave Witty, Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Kevin Bell, John Lyons, Inala Cooper, Simon Holmes a Court and Jo Dyer
Cathy McGowan appearing at the Melbourne Writers Festival
The Capitol 113 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAre the voices of ordinary people fully present in Australian media, politics and halls of power? Political historian Judith Brett, advocate and author Thomas Mayo and former independent MP Cathy McGowan explore civic responsibility, political engagement...
Launch: Brown. Female. Doctor. (Invitation Only)
Pran Central Shopping Centre 325 Chapel Street, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaBrown. Female. Doctor. A Memoir by Dr Sarah Arachchi A conversation event with Dr Sarah Arachchi, Shivani Gopal, and Professor Michelle Leech. When: Thursday 15 May Time: 7.00 for 7.30pm start Venue: Bossy...
