From First Fleet to World War, Australia and her Oceans
The full running order for the day has now been confirmed.
10.00 Chairman’s welcome
10.10 Prof. Carl Bridge – Governor Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet
11.00 Lt Cdr Bob Horner – A century of HMAS Sydney
12.00 David Mearns – HMAS Sydney of WW2: The end of a 70 year mystery
13:15 Lunch
14:00 The Alan Villiers Memorial Lecture by Professor Andrew Lambert on HMAS Australia, Admiral Graf Spee & Admiral von Spee and the grand strategy of global war in 1914. Introduced by Kit Villiers.
15.00 Rob White – HMS Hood’s Global Tour
16:00 James Walters – The life and times of Matthew Flinders
The BNRA Annual Symposium will take place at Sturdy’s Castle, OX5 3EP. To book a place please contact: tars1758@yahoo.co.uk or call 01291 637407. Attendees are requested to arrive by 9.00–9.30 am to ensure a prompt 10.00 start.
Members £45
Guests £55