When
SundayApril 2
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where
University of Newcastle NUspace X321
Level 3
Cnr Hunter & Auckland St
Newcastle NSW 2300
ACCESSIBILITY
Tickets
$17.50+ Transaction fee
Nimblefoot: Robert Drewe in Conversation – Cancelled
Robert Drewe became intrigued by the story of Australia’s first international sports hero, 10-year-old Johnny Day from Ballarat, when he stumbled upon it in a National Library exhibition.
Robert will speak about this tale of mishap, adventure, chance and luck – and explain how he melded historical fact and fiction in his compelling novel Nimblefoot.
Hosted by Joanna Atherfold Finn.
The Speakers
Robert Drewe
Robert Drewe became intrigued by the story of Australia’s first international sports hero, 10-year-old Johnny Day from Ballarat, when he stumbled upon it in a National Library exhibition. Robert will…
Joanna Atherfold Finn
Robert Drewe became intrigued by the story of Australia’s first international sports hero, 10-year-old Johnny Day from Ballarat, when he stumbled upon it in a National Library exhibition. Robert will…
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