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Book Launch: Castellorizo to Woolloomooloo by Zeny Giles

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When

Sunday

April 7
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Where

The Press Book House
462 Hunter St
Newcastle NSW 2300

Tickets

Free

Book Launch: Castellorizo to Woolloomooloo by Zeny Giles

Celebrate the launch of Castellorizo to Woolloomooloo by Newcastle writer Zeny Giles, who continues exploring the migrant experience. The enrolment of her mother and uncle at Plunkett Street Primary School, Woolloomooloo, a hundred years ago, begins an amazing story. Hosted by Dael Allison.

This is a free event; no bookings required.

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The Speakers

Zeny Giles

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Dael Allison

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