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| Event Details | |
|---|---|
| Start: | 2011/07/26 07:00:00 PM |
| End: | 2011/07/26 09:00:00 PM |
| Location: | Film and Television Institute, Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle |
| Organiser: | Fremantle History Society |
The Fremantle History Society's 2011 annual general meeting will be followed by an entertaining presentation by Prof Reg Appleyard. Prof Appleyard has had a distinguished academic career which culminated in his position as Foundation Chair of Economic History at UWA. His specialty is international migration. Reg was the President of the Royal Western Australian Historical Society from 2004-2007.
The talk will be followed by drinks and refreshments.
Port plans from Stirling to O'Connor
By Prof Reg Appleyard
- Development of Fremantle and Western Australia was hampered by the treacherous long jetty off Bathers Beach. The need for a safe harbour was recognised early in the life of the colony but it was not until C. Y. O'Connor designed his harbor in the mouth of the Swan River that the dream became a reality. Prof Appleyard will explore the history of this vexed issue and its successful outcome.