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Perth History Roadshow

April 19, 2026  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on Perth History Roadshow»
As part of the Boorloo Festival the PHA (WA) is hosting the Perth History Roadshow on Sunday 26 April 2026 at the City of Perth Library. Professional historians will be available between 1pm and 3pm ...

Upcoming events

March 7, 2026  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on Upcoming events»
Sunday 26 April 2026: History Roadshow, City of Perth Library 1-3pm As part of the Boorloo Heritage Festival, attendees will bring their research questions and seek advice from a Professional Historian. We would love for ...

AGM Update

October 21, 2025  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on AGM Update»
Thanks to our members who participated in the AGM last Sunday, and a special thanks to the Royal Western Australian Historical Society for the venue and for a tour of their wonderful new premises. The ...

AGM Sunday 19 October 2025

October 7, 2025  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on AGM Sunday 19 October 2025»
Please RSVP your attendance here.  If you would like to attend virtually, let us know via LinkedIn or Facebook ...

2025 AGM: Save the date

August 30, 2025  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on 2025 AGM: Save the date»
Sunday, 19 October 2025. More details to come. Credit: Jenifer Hays Salo https://jacksonianamerica.com/2012/02/16/what-history-professors-do/

PHA National Conference: Bursaries available

August 15, 2025  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on PHA National Conference: Bursaries available»
We're offering all PHA (WA) members a chance at one of three $750 bursaries to attend the PHA National Conference in Darwin on 25-26 October 2025. We would love to have representation on Larrakia ...

Wilson History Oration: recording now available

June 13, 2025  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on Wilson History Oration: recording now available»
Wilson History Oration with Lucy Hair: 'Revisiting the past: Researching Chinese History in Western Australia'. The recording of the presentation is now available from the Professional Historians Australia webpage: https://www.historians.org.au/wilson-history-oration or direct to YouTube:

Wilson Oration: 5 June 2025

May 29, 2025  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on Wilson Oration: 5 June 2025»
PHA (WA) is proud that our Vice-President Lucy Hair has been honoured to present the National PHA's annual lecture, the Wilson Oration. 'Revisiting the past: researching Chinese history in Western Australia' explores the University of ...

History Slam 2025!

May 19, 2025  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on History Slam 2025!»
What a great event! All our slammers performed an entertaining and well executed three minutes of Western Australian history. It would not have been a success without them, or the 70+ strong audience who cheered and jeered in ...

2025 Margaret Medcalf Award

April 6, 2025  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   Comments Off on 2025 Margaret Medcalf Award»
The end date for nominations for the 2025 Margaret Medcalf Award has been extended to 24 April 2025. The Margaret Medcalf Award recognises excellence in research using the State Archives of Western Australia. The Award honours ...