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Water Histories - Lessons for Australia in a Changing Climate

Published: 3 June 2009

What can we learn from Australian history that might help us deal with our water crisis and climate change today?

Michael Cathcart (Australia Centre at the University of Melbourne) will draw lessons from his new book, Water Dreamers: How Water and Silence Made Australia (Text, 2009). Paul Sinclair (Healthy Ecosystems Program Manager at the Australian Conservation Foundation) will draw lessons from his current work and previous research on the Murray River and its people.

Bookings at State Library website or via email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au

Time: 5:30 to 7 pm
Date: Thursday 4 June, 2009
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria, entry 3 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne

For further information contact:
Name: Kerrie Alexander
Telephone: +61 3 9902 0116
Email: kerralxndr@gmail.com
Website: Institute for Public History web page