Dr Roland Wettenhall

Melbourne History Workshop, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne

Arts & Culture

Our savage history of fighting bushfires

Too many firefighters have already died during Australia’s catastrophic bushfires this summer; a new project is looking back, honouring the stories of historical firefighters who lost their lives

Arts & Culture

Australia’s friendly history

Before governments stepped in to provide welfare, friendly societies provided vital financial and social support to many Australian communities

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