John Turner Lecture

The John Turner Memorial Lecture is held in memory of Dr John Turner, a former history lecturer at the University of Newcastle and WEA Hunter. Dr Turner was one of the foremost historians in the Hunter Valley with a keen interest in local convict history. Dr Turner died in July 1998.

The John Turner Memorial History Lecture is a joint initiative of the University of Newcastle and WEA Hunter.

2012

2012 Speaker:	Michael Ondaatje
Topic:	"Clinging to Guns and God": Political Conservatism in the Age of Obama
When:	Thursday 20 September, 5.45pm for 6pm at Newcastle City Hall
Please register your interest via email: enquiries@weahunter.com.au or phone  WEA on (02) 49254200

2011

2011 Speakers:	Greg and Sylvia Ray
Topic:	Newcastle: The Missing Years "Recovering Memories" - Photos and History of the 1930’s - 1940’s
When:	Wednesday 12 October, 5.45pm for 6pm at Newcastle City Hall
Please register your interest via email: enquiries@weahunter.com.au or phone WEA on (02) 49254200

2010

2010 Speaker:	Professor Henry Reynolds
Topic:	The Black War - A new look at an old subject'
Professor Reynolds talked about the much debated and contentious question of the frontier wars between Aborigines and settlers.