When
SundayApril 7
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where
James Fletcher Hospital
James Fletcher Hospital
72 Watt Street
Newcastle 2300
Tickets
$25+ Transaction fee
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BOOKED OUT The James Fletcher Hospital Site: Sounds of the Past
THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT
Join historians and writers Cathy Coleborne, Jude Conway, Nancy Cushing, Mark Dunn, Helen English, Keri Glastonbury, Ann Hardy, and Adam Manning as they share historical, cultural and poetic insights about the James Fletcher Hospital site, including its past use for Awabakal ceremony, coal mining, concerts and an industrial school for girls, as well as its early years as a centre of mental health care.
This event is weather dependent. Please check the festival website and social media for updates. Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection. Also bring a water bottle.
The Speakers
Catharine Coleborne
THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT Join historians and writers Cathy Coleborne, Jude Conway, Nancy Cushing, Mark Dunn, Helen English, Keri Glastonbury, Ann Hardy, and Adam Manning as they share historical,…
Jude Conway
THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT Join historians and writers Cathy Coleborne, Jude Conway, Nancy Cushing, Mark Dunn, Helen English, Keri Glastonbury, Ann Hardy, and Adam Manning as they share historical,…
Nancy Cushing
THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT Join historians and writers Cathy Coleborne, Jude Conway, Nancy Cushing, Mark Dunn, Helen English, Keri Glastonbury, Ann Hardy, and Adam Manning as they share historical,…
Helen English
THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT Join historians and writers Cathy Coleborne, Jude Conway, Nancy Cushing, Mark Dunn, Helen English, Keri Glastonbury, Ann Hardy, and Adam Manning as they share historical,…
Keri Glastonbury
THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT Join historians and writers Cathy Coleborne, Jude Conway, Nancy Cushing, Mark Dunn, Helen English, Keri Glastonbury, Ann Hardy, and Adam Manning as they share historical,…
Adam Manning
THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT Join historians and writers Cathy Coleborne, Jude Conway, Nancy Cushing, Mark Dunn, Helen English, Keri Glastonbury, Ann Hardy, and Adam Manning as they share historical,…
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