History Events in Goulburn

As we approach ANZAC Day, our thoughts turn to the war efforts of our local community. Join the Library’s Local Studies team as they delve into the archives and share stories from the home front during Australia’s conflicts. Follow the admirers of “Dear Annie” - a mysterious woman who received multiple postcards from soldiers on the front line, hear about incredible founding women and local fundraising efforts, and more...

Join award winning journalist and highly acclaimed bestselling author, Grantlee Kieza, as he shares an extraordinary true story of survival and courage during one of the deadliest wartime attacks ever on Australia. Kieza tells the story of the ship, the Centaur, which was bringing wounded troops home from New Guinea in 1943. It was attacked and only took 3 minutes to sink. Nurse, Ellen Savage, and other heroes who were on board, fought off sharks and did all they could to save other badly injured survivors until rescuers arrived.