Some of you might be interested in a talk on the above topic. See details below.
Speaker’s Night with Mark Butz “The intriguing history of Jerrabomberra Wetlands”
Wednesday 20 May 2015 5.30pm – 7.00pm National Archives of Australia on Queen Victoria Terrace
Mark is an environmental scientist by training, with a lifelong interest in history, from the prehistoric to the recent. His research into the history of the Jerrabomberra Wetlands area has unearthed many stories beyond those to do with wetlands and waterbirds. These include the early days of Duntroon, siting and design of the Federal Capital, pioneer Australian movie-making, trench warfare training, soldier settlement, record floods, a doomed railway, model dairies, a lost lake, some odd urban schemes, and many slender chances that led to the wetlands of today.
Cost: $10.00 NT members; $15.00 non-members. Drinks & nibbles included.
Please RSVP by 18 May: NT ACT office 02 6230 0533 or email m("nationaltrustact.org.au","info");" target="_blank">
