Upcoming events
The National Archives has an exciting program of events in Canberra and around the country, including public talks, research workshops and conferences. Browse papers and podcasts from past events. Printable program brochure (pdf, 1,760kB)
Percy Pepper and his son Phillip, circa 1920. Courtesy of the Watkins family.
Free public talk by Pastor Ossie Cruse
Hear Pastor Ossie Cruse, a descendant of the Pepper family, as he talks about his family history and reconciliation in action during National Reconciliation Week.
This talk is in association with Footprints: the journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper, an exhibition that uses public and family records to trace the lives of an Aboriginal family in early 20th-century Victoria. Their story is a remarkable parable about the strength of family in the face of adversity.
Footprints: the journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper is a travelling exhibition from the Public Record Office Victoria, on display at the National Archives from 27 May to 3 June.
Tuesday 28 May, 12–12.45pm
Free, no bookings required
Menzies Room
National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace
Parkes ACT
(02) 6212 3956
Security Service Dossier
(NAA: D1915, SA15480)Security intelligence files at the National Archives
Have you ever wanted to see what a security dossier contains? Come and explore the intriguing world of 20th century espionage and investigation case files held by the National Archives. This seminar will cover a wide range of subjects including internment, national security and fraud with a particular focus on those records relating to South Australia.
This seminar is part of About Time: South Australia’s History Festival.
Thursday 30 May 2013, 11am – 12pm BOOKED OUT
Thursday 30 May 2013, 1.30pm – 2.30pm NEW SESSION
National Archives of Australia
26 – 28 Leigh Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Free, bookings essential: (08) 8204 8787 or adelaideevents@naa.gov.au
Presented by: Sara King
Guglielmo Marconi and associates – image from an article detailing his experiments.
(NAA: J2879, QTH608/1)Thanks to Section 51(v) of the Australian Constitution the Australian Government has the power to legislate and regulate all forms of communications in Australia.
The development of radio was initially slow to get off the ground in Australia and there was reluctance until Andrew Fisher had plans for nation building which included a coastal wireless network for Defence. Radio was first used to relay morse code messages, voices and then photographs. Finally by 1932, the Commonwealth nationalised the Australian Broadcasting Company and the Australian Broadcasting Commission was formed, but this is just a small part of the story! The National Archives holds many records relating to the development of government, commercial and amateur radio in Australia.
Wednesday 15 May and Saturday 18 May, 10–11.30am, morning tea provided.
Plenty of parking on site, and a short walk from Cannon Hill Railway Station.
National Archives of Australia
16 Corporate Drive
Cannon Hill
QLD 4170
Free, bookings essential: (07) 3249 4224 or email: greg.cope@naa.gov.au
The computer room, new treasury building, 1968.
(NAA: A1200, L72284)Find out how to access and use National Archives records online. Includes free tour.
Thursday 30 May, 10.30am–12.00pm
National Archives of Australia
384 Berwick Street
East Victoria Park
WA 6101
Free, bookings essential: (08) 9470 7500 or events@naa.gov.au
Presented by: Vesna Liso
79 British migrants adopted by the NSW branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society in Fremantle, Perth, WA, June 1963.
(NAA: A12111, 1/1963/4/40 )Discover how you can use the facilities at the National Archives in Perth to find immigration records of interest to you. Includes free tour.
Thursday 25 July, 10.30am–12.00pm
National Archives of Australia
384 Berwick Street
East Victoria Park
WA 6101
Free, bookings essential: (08) 9470 7500 or events@naa.gov.au
Presented by: Garry Billingham
National Archives' office in East Victoria Park, Perth.
Learn about how the National Archives in Perth can help you get started with your research. Find out what services we offer and how to access them. Includes a free tour.
Thursday 21 November, 10.30am–12.00pm
National Archives of Australia
384 Berwick Street
East Victoria Park
WA 6101
Free, bookings essential: (08) 9470 7500 or events@naa.gov.au
Presented by: Garry Billingham
