150th Anniversary of Eureka

On Sunday November 28 Sydney will celebrate the 150th 
anniversary of the Eureka Stockade with a forum and a concert at 
the NSW Writers' Centre in Rozelle. 

"Eureka was a defining moment in Australia's history when a group 
of diggers took decisive action at Ballarat to defend their 
rights and liberties. It left a legacy of freedom and democracy, 
and provided many of the foundations on which today's Australian 
society is built", said Bob Walshe for the Eureka150 Sydney 
organising committee. 

"Melbourne and Ballarat have arranged an extensive program of 
activities to mark Eureka and its legacy, and Sydney is having a 
celebration as well", he said.

The day will start with a morning forum on the significance of 
Eureka. Guest speakers will be Dr Anne Beggs Sunter, Ballarat 
authority on the history of the Victorian goldfields and the 
Eureka Stockade and Bob Walshe, Sydney historian. Bob was 
secretary of the 1954 Sydney centenary celebration of Eureka and 
has been promoting the importance of Eureka in Australian history 
since then.

In the afternoon the Eureka150 concert will be based on 
historical and modern themes of Eureka. It will feature well-
known artists including Lyn Collingwood, Alex Hood, Carole 
Skinner and John Dengate They will be backed by New Theatre and 
the voices of the Sydney Trade Union Choir.

"A $10 charge for the day includes morning tea and a sausage 
sizzle lunch. We hope that everyone inspired by the spirit of 
Eureka will come along to be part of the celebration", added Bob 
Walshe.

For further info contact:

Bob Walshe 02 9528 0444 Paula Bloch 02 9665 0559 
pbloch@bigpond.net.au or http://eureka150.net