Professor Geoffrey Blainey presents The Story of Australia's People, Volume 2

Prominent historian Professor Geoffrey Blainey will visit Bendigo Library on Tuesday 30 November from 6-7pm to present the second volume of his new work ‘The Story of Australia’s People’.

“Professor Blainey presented Volume 1 to a crowd of 150 people at Bendigo Town Hall shortly after it was released in February last year,” said Chris Kelly, Goldfields Library Corporation CEO.

“We are honoured to welcome him back for the next instalment of his ground-breaking research, and invite the community to come and learn more about his remarkable findings,” said Ms Kelly.

‘The Story of Australia's People, Volume 1’ delves into the history of ancient Australia, dating back 50,000 years ago through to European settlement. Professor Blainey explores the life of Aborigines, and how they endured changes in landmass, landscape, climate and sea levels, but successfully maintained their way of life for thousands of years.

86 year old Professor Blainey has lead a long and distinguished career, and is nationally and internationally recognised for his authoritative texts on the social and economic history in Australia. He has been the recipient of many awards, including the Australian National Living Treasure in 1997 and the Companion of the Order of Australia in 2000.

Professor Blainey’s presentation is free, and will include book sales. Bookings are required.

For bookings and more information visit:  www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/blainey