PHA NSW & ACT

PHA NSW & ACT is a professional association for practising, qualified historians in New South Wales and the ACT, Australia.

[PHA NSW & ACT @pha_nsw]

Save the date for the next national PHA conference which will be heading up north to Darwin - Larrakia Country - 25-26 October 2025. https://t.co/opwIwaL2Ag

[PHA NSW & ACT @pha_nsw]

History on the Radio: Crafting history for audio audiences

In case you missed it, Minna Muhlen-Schulte, Meg Foster, and Kathy Prokhovnik shared their experiences crafting histories for radio and podcasts.

Catch up on the recording here: https://t.co/vIWOsr1mzP

[PHA NSW & ACT @pha_nsw]

Working as a freelance and/or oral historian in NSW

We have teamed up with @OralHistoryNSW for an informative panel discussion about working as a freelance and/or oral historian.

Join us at History House on 3 March from 5.30 pm.

For registrations: https://t.co/BGGiEGaYEH

[History Council of NSW @HistoryNSW]

Discover some of the inspiring stories of Australian women in military aviation from the Second World War and beyond in a special afternoon of talks at #hcnswmember Anzac Memorial as part of #NSWWomensWeek on Wednesday 5 March at 3pm

Book your spot via https://t.co/nCi3EAil42

[PHA NSW & ACT @pha_nsw]

Congratulations to all the Fellows, which includes a few familiar faces from the PHA!

[State Library of NSW @statelibrarynsw]

Say hello to our new Fellows! Tonight we celebrated 50 years of research by announcing our largest-ever cohort of Fellows.

You can find more information about their projects here: https://t.co/ELpFFKHQQS

[State Library of NSW @statelibrarynsw]

Exploring our George Morrison collection with Library Fellow @tgardner43! Join us for a full-day symposium on Thursday 21 November as we delve into this fascinating archive with international and Australian scholars.

Book here: https://t.co/AgLmZaTlI9

[History Council of NSW @HistoryNSW]

Applications are now open for #hcnswmember Sutherland Shire Council Heritage Building Grants and Publication Grants!

This opportunity is to ensure the conservation of heritage buildings and historical information.

Applications close 30 November.

https://t.co/kCMLBfUc49

[History Council of NSW @HistoryNSW]

November 10th is your chance to visit heritage-listed Linnwood House as part of the Friends of Linwood's next Open Day! Enjoy arts and crafts displays, a Remembrance Day photographic exhibition and refreshments provided by the Friends of Linnwood.

[Tanya Evans @TanyaEvans14]

If you have any questions about these positions - please get in touch!

[PHA NSW & ACT @pha_nsw]

Celebrate the launch of the digitised Settlers' Muster Book 1800 at @nswparliament. Carol Liston and Martyn Killion will explore the manuscript's significance. Wednesday, 23 October at 12.30 pm. https://t.co/NTEDRLpiTE

[RAHS @RAHS_News]

On 24 October, @history2wheeler will deliver the 2024 R. Ian Jack Annual Memorial Lecture. The presentation will start at 7.30 pm in St Andrew's New Church Hall in West Market Street, Richmond. For details, see https://t.co/mZJeZ6LSUg

[AHA (Australia) @AustHistAssoc]

Opportunity! 🚨
The AHA is looking for an Executive Officer to work with the wonderful @MichelleArrow1 and Executive Committee.
This is a fixed-term, part-time position and will be based in Sydney.
Applications due *21 October 2024*
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[RAHS @RAHS_News]

Twenty-one local history projects will receive funding from the 2024 Cultural Grants Program. You can read more about the successful projects on our website. We thank @Create_NSW for funding this program which supports local and community history. https://t.co/8BnOgg5no0

[RAHS @RAHS_News]

Dr Claire Baddeley from Hurstville Museum and Gallery joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to talk about the history of ostrich farms. This interview is based on an article published in September's History magazine.

[PHANZA @phanzasecretary]

The New Zealand Military History Committee will be staging its seventh conference in Wellington in February 2026! The subject is wide ranging – Crises, Characters & Controversies in New Zealand’s Military History. 

More information can be found 👇

https://t.co/ymPlJ32GJb

[RAHS @RAHS_News]

BACK TO BLACK: A new exhibition at the Strathfield Library & Innovation Hub will showcase the connections of the David Jones Family to Strathfield. RSVP for the Official Opening by 10 October. Learn more: https://t.co/OTeGviYPPM

[RAHS @RAHS_News]

You're invited to the launch of the Ryde History Hub on Friday, 11 October at the Ryde Library. Registration is essential: https://t.co/mhutXuysIV

[Michael McDonnell @HstyMattersSyd]

Thanks @Briony_Neilson for all your efforts in helping to organise this wonderful event. It was perfect.

And your own paper on monuments and memory in the French colonial Pacific was excellent.

Now awaiting news of the book….was great to hear it’s imminent. Congrats!

[Monash University Publishing @MonashPub]

This looks amazing! Do come along if you're in Sydney!

'A Matter of Taste' by Lauren Samuelsson to be launched by Michelle Arrow
🗓️ 6 November
⏰ 6:00pm - 8:00pm (there will be nibbles)
🎟️ https://t.co/yavqZsKh5v
📍Gleebooks, 181A Glebe Point Road Glebe

https://t.co/pjdsdcgaTo

[Peter Hobbins @history2wheeler]

I'm thrilled that @velibrary at @seamuseum_ will be part of #SydneyRareBookWeek! Join us on 20 October and check out the great program of 20+ events: https://t.co/oIVl523tS5