Aboriginal History: Our Shared History - All year

Course Leader
Felicity Say 5472 1841

Course Outline
The course aims to draw our attention to the lesser-known aspects of our shared history and to show the resultant impact of colonisation on the lives of Aboriginal people. We will listen to the Aboriginal voice through extensive use of video and audio material, and hear an occasional visitor/expert or visit a museum or gallery.

Entry Criterion
Interest in Australian history.

Meeting Time
10 am to 12 noon 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, commencing 7 February.

Venue
U3A office, Uniting Church.

 

Australian History - All year

Course Leader
Geoff Walker 5470 6652

Outline of Course
Theme units will be introduced for bi-monthly duration on aspects of Australian history. They may be on topics, e.g., the gold rush; or biographical, e.g., exploration or scientific research. Sessions will be prepared and presented, sometimes using DVDs, providing opportunities for active discussion.

Entry Criterion
An interest in the local, national and international history of Australia.
Participants to be prepared to take part in discussion of issues, and perhaps to prepare a session.

Meeting Time
2 pm to 4 pm 2nd & 4th Mondays, commencing 13 February.

Venue
Private residences – contact course leader.

 

The Balkan States, 1945-2000 4 sessions

Course Leader
Tom Comerford 5470 6230

Outline of Course
A study of post World War 2 Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria and Romania – each session devoted to one country, examining the leadership, living conditions, trade and the reaction to the collapse of the Soviet bloc.

Entry Criterion
Some understanding of the pre World War 1 history of the Balkans. A willingness to do research and lead discussion.

Meeting Time
10 am to 11.30 am Wednesdays, 8 to 29 February.

Venue
Kindergarten Room, Uniting Church.

 

Family History / Genealogy - Term 2

Course Leader
Veronica Hurley 5472 1383

Course Outline
This course will start students on developing their Family Tree. Covers searching for Births, Deaths and Marriages in Australia and overseas, and recording this data in their Tree.
There is a charge of $2 each class.

Entry Criterion
Strict limit of 10 participants!
Basic computer skills. An ability to work on your own at home between classes.

Time
1.30 pm to 3.30 pm, Mondays during Term 2, commencing 16 April.

Venue
The Octopus, Duke Street (opposite motel).

 

Great Women in History: The Entertainers 4 sessions

Course Leader
Tom Comerford 5470 6230

Outline of Course
A study of Anna Pavlova, Jenny Lind, Sarah Bernhardt, and Dame Ellen Terry, their unique talent and the way in which each broke taboos.

Entry Criterion
Willingness to do some research and share findings with others.

Meeting Time
10 am to 11.15 am Wednesdays, 11 July to 1 August.

Venue
Kindergarten Room, Uniting Church.