The logbooks of William Bligh, which document the most notorious mutiny in history, were officially inscribed on the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World register on Friday 26 February 2021.
Jessie Street (1889-1970)
Written by Elizabeth Heffernan, RAHS Intern To celebrate Women’s History Month in 2021, the Royal Australian Historical Society will continue our work from previous years to highlight Australian women that have contributed to our history in various and meaningful ways. You can browse the women featured on our webpage, Women’s History Month. Feminist, activist, and diplomat Lady Jessie Street was an instrumental figure in Australian and world politics during the twentieth century. Today the Jessie Street Trust provides funding for … Read More
Truth-Telling: History, Sovereignty and the Uluru Statement
In this book, Henry Reynolds revisits the very premise of the settlement of Australia and challenges us to do the same (NewSouth 2021).
Translations of French views on the British Penal Colony in NSW
Professor Geoffrey de Q Walker has translated five French publications on the history of the British penal colony in New South Wales.
2021 RAHS COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Posted on 24 February 2021 The 2021 RAHS Council Elections has commenced. Voting papers were sent to all financial members this week. Five nominations were received for four positions. Details on the nominees are outlined below: FACTUAL STATEMENTS ON CANDIDATES: Nominee: Lynne Allen Nominated by: Christine Yeats, Kathrine Reynolds RAHS Councillor since 2013 and Chair of Affiliated Societies Committee since 2014. Served on RAHS Executive Committee since mid-2014, becoming Vice President 2019. Nominee: Craig McPherson Nominated by: Peter Hobbins, Christine … Read More
RAHS Facebook account blocked
Dear Members and Friends, The Royal Australian Historical Society Facebook account is currently being blocked alongside other Australian media organisations, including ABC News. A message has been sent to Facebook asking to explain why this decision has been made, considering the RAHS is a small not-for-profit organisation whose primary goal is the promotion of Australian history. While this issue is being managed, our members and friends can continue to stay up to date with our latest news and events through … Read More
RAHS Special Event – Indigenous Intermediaries and the Art of Encounter
In this lecture, Tiffany Shellam will discuss the experiences of two Indigenous Australians who were intermediaries on maritime expeditions.
RAHS Day Lecture – The Tasman Map: The Biography of a Map
In this lecture, Ian Burnet will present a biography of the Tasman Map, the Dutch voyages of discovery and how the Mitchell Library acquired this treasure.
RAHS/WEA Workshop – The Street Where They Lived: Every Street Has A Story To Tell
Join RAHS President Christine Yeats, Jenny Sloggett and Angela Phippen as they discuss the available resources and how to go about finding out more about the history of the street where they lived.
Members Only Area Now Online
We are pleased to announce that our Members Only area is now online. Login to access members-exclusive content, including digital images, journals and magazines, digital discounts and more.