U3A at NFSA: Anzac Cove to Hollywood

U3A at NFSA: Anzac Cove to Hollywood

The story of Tom Skeyhill, master of deception
Fri
23
Fri 23 Aug 10:00 AM

Theatrette
General Admission
All Ages
150 Mins
Presented by Dr Jeff Brownrigg 

This presentation will explore the fascinating yet little-known story of soldier-poet Tom Skeyhill. 

Drawing on his extensive research, and his book of the same title, Dr Jeff Brownrigg will explore the life and antics of Tom Skeyhill, a would-be hero and creative conman whose story is worthy of elevation in the annals of Aussie characters 

This talk will be illustrated. 

Part of a series of free U3A events exploring audiovisual history, presented by NFSA Owls at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (formerly NFSA Alumni). Session includes a tea break.  

Theatrette

1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601