When
SaturdayApril 6
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Where
Conservatorium of Music Concert Hall
Corner Auckland and Laman St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
$35+ Transaction fee
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The Speakers
Hedley Thomas
Thought you knew the story of The Teacher’s Pet? Walkley Award-winning journalist Hedley Thomas shares insights from behind the scenes of one of the most intriguing Australian murder cases of…
Richard Glover
Thought you knew the story of The Teacher’s Pet? Walkley Award-winning journalist Hedley Thomas shares insights from behind the scenes of one of the most intriguing Australian murder cases of…
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