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Underfoot at Williamstown Library

Boats on the water.

Okay I am the worst because I keep forgetting to promote anything until it’s already sold out! But if you managed to snag a ticket, Liz and I are doing another local history talk with the beautiful folks at Williamstown Library.

Williamstown, Underfoot
Thursday 18 July 2024
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Williamstown Library
104 Ferguson Street
Williamstown VIC 3016
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Today, Williamstown is best known as a picturesque seaside suburb, but its past was anything but tranquil.

Join local historian Liz Crash and writer Jinghua Qian as they delve into Willy’s hidden histories, uncovering tales of gambling dens, Chinese laundries, lady boxers, waterfront brawls, brothel sponsorship chaos, and Australia’s worst morgue. You can also discover how to unearth these buried stories yourself.

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The place has character | Chestnut Tree Bookshop

This sold out very quickly so sorry to tease you if you didn’t get tickets, but Liz and I are doing a talk at Chestnut Tree Bookshop in West Footscray tonight!

It’s on reading, researching and writing Melbourne’s West. Liz is bringing a bag of rocks. I am powerless to stop her. See you soon – and if you missed out, we’re doing another event soon at Williamstown Library, so watch this space (hit subscribe!).