EVENTS CALENDAR 2019
WEDNESDAYS @ ONE
A series of talks by well known and interesting South Australians, with the theme - Books in My Life.
Hetzel Theatre, Institute Building - 1pm to approx 2pm - First Wednesday of each month
Admission: $5 General / Students & FSLSA Members free
A series of talks by well known and interesting South Australians, with the theme - Books in My Life.
Hetzel Theatre, Institute Building - 1pm to approx 2pm - First Wednesday of each month
Admission: $5 General / Students & FSLSA Members free
Wednesdays at One - 6 November 2019 - No speaker scheduled
Wednesdays at One, 4 December 2019 at 1.00pm
Dr Jane Lomax-Smith
Dr Jane Lomax-Smith
Jane studied Medicine in London, trained as a Specialist Pathologist, gained a PhD and engaged in laboratory research in Adelaide and Boston, before managing hospital departments and private pathology practices including the one she founded in South Australia.
She was elected to office in Local Government, as Adelaide City Councillor three times and twice as Lord Mayor.
She has been a member of the House of Assembly and was State Minister for Education and Tourism for eight years.
Jane has written review reports for both the State and Commonwealth Governments and has been awarded an Order of Australia and an Honorary Doctorate.
She is actively involved in a range of science, academic and community organisations and remains the Patron of the Adelaide Poultry Club and the Adelaide Turf Umpires and Scorers Association.
She is a Foundation Member of the Leaders Institute of SA incorporating the Governor’s Leadership Foundation.
She was elected to office in Local Government, as Adelaide City Councillor three times and twice as Lord Mayor.
She has been a member of the House of Assembly and was State Minister for Education and Tourism for eight years.
Jane has written review reports for both the State and Commonwealth Governments and has been awarded an Order of Australia and an Honorary Doctorate.
She is actively involved in a range of science, academic and community organisations and remains the Patron of the Adelaide Poultry Club and the Adelaide Turf Umpires and Scorers Association.
She is a Foundation Member of the Leaders Institute of SA incorporating the Governor’s Leadership Foundation.
THE INAUGURAL DEANE MILLER ORATION
The Friends of the State Library of South Australia Present
William Herbert Ifould OBE - 'The Great Collector'
by PAUL BRUNTON OAM
The Friends of the State Library of South Australia Present
William Herbert Ifould OBE - 'The Great Collector'
by PAUL BRUNTON OAM
William Herbert Ifould was born near Gawler in 1877 and at age 28 was appointed
Principal Librarian of the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia.
In 1912 at 35 he was appointed Principal Librarian of the
Public Library of New South Wales where he remained for 30 years.
During that time he introduced new and innovative services; he established
staff training, erected a new library building and influenced its architecture
and internal furnishings, and invigorated the profession.
Paul Brunton will concentrate on Ifould’s contribution as a
‘knowledgeable, crafty and persistent collector’ for the Library.
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Paul Brunton OAM Emeritus Curator, State Library of NSW is well known among
rare book lovers and archivists for his contribution to Australian history.
He worked with the Mitchell Library’s Australiana collections
from 1973 until his retirement.
In 2001, he curated the exhibition Matthew Flinders: The Ultimate Voyage, which was
then exhibited around Australia. His annotated edition of Flinders’ letters,
Matthew Flinders: personal letters from an extraordinary life was published in 2002.
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Graham Deane Miller (1930 2018)
Deane Miller and his graciousand generous bequest to the
Friends of the State Library are commemorated and honoured
in the establishment of this annual Oration.
Mr Miller was a horticulturalist, landscape architect and musician whose
career took him to London, Edinburgh Berlin and Brisbane.
He left his entire estate to the Friends in his will.
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WHEN: TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2019, 5.45-7.00pm
WHERE: Mortlock Chamber,
State Library of South Australia, North Terrace
ENTRY: FREE, registrations essential
RSVP: Friday 15 November
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Principal Librarian of the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia.
In 1912 at 35 he was appointed Principal Librarian of the
Public Library of New South Wales where he remained for 30 years.
During that time he introduced new and innovative services; he established
staff training, erected a new library building and influenced its architecture
and internal furnishings, and invigorated the profession.
Paul Brunton will concentrate on Ifould’s contribution as a
‘knowledgeable, crafty and persistent collector’ for the Library.
-----------------------------------------------------
Paul Brunton OAM Emeritus Curator, State Library of NSW is well known among
rare book lovers and archivists for his contribution to Australian history.
He worked with the Mitchell Library’s Australiana collections
from 1973 until his retirement.
In 2001, he curated the exhibition Matthew Flinders: The Ultimate Voyage, which was
then exhibited around Australia. His annotated edition of Flinders’ letters,
Matthew Flinders: personal letters from an extraordinary life was published in 2002.
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Graham Deane Miller (1930 2018)
Deane Miller and his graciousand generous bequest to the
Friends of the State Library are commemorated and honoured
in the establishment of this annual Oration.
Mr Miller was a horticulturalist, landscape architect and musician whose
career took him to London, Edinburgh Berlin and Brisbane.
He left his entire estate to the Friends in his will.
___________________________
WHEN: TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2019, 5.45-7.00pm
WHERE: Mortlock Chamber,
State Library of South Australia, North Terrace
ENTRY: FREE, registrations essential
RSVP: Friday 15 November
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
