Lectures for Term 1 2026

Lecture 1     Wednesday 28 January

Topic: Merging Fact with Fiction

Our speaker Jennifer Mackenzie Dunbar is an author. She will demonstrate how she creates a fictional story while staying true to historic facts.  Jennifer’s most recent novel “Stolen” is set in South Australia.

Lecture 2     Wednesday 11 February

Topic: The Star of Greece

Mark Staniforth will share his knowledge about the circumstances causing the wrecking of the ship, artistic records and the artifacts to be found in the community.

Lecture 3     Wednesday 25 February

Topic:  My Aged Care Support Services (ECH)

Lauren Ginman will discuss the supports and services available from ECH.  This includes care within the home, day programs and wellness clinics.

Lecture 4     Wednesday 11 March

Topic: Spanish flu in South Australia

Tom Gara will speak about the effects of the 1919 Spanish Flu epidemic in SA. What was the government response?  How were people cared for?  Did many South Australians die?

Lecture 5     Wednesday 25 March

Topic: Ethiopia, a land of contrasts

Sue Mauger  will tell us how, from the Rift Valley to the mountains, Ethiopia is a land of contrasts.   Learn about the people, terrain, animal and bird life as Sue shares experiences from her 2019 trip.  This is a return visit from an excellent presenter.

Lecture 6     Wednesday 8 April

Topic: Bill Nance; the unrecognised 1960s Australian navigator. 

Our speaker Neville Hudson will pose the question, “What do Kay Cottee, Capt. James Cook and Bill Nance have in common? “.  Learn about Bill and his amazing sailing experiences.  What’s the speaker’s connection with Bill?