August 2019 • Vol 26 No. 8

Stanton Library 234 Miller Street, North Sydney T (02) 9936 8400 E library@northsydney.nsw.gov.au W northsydney.nsw.gov.au/library

Opening HoursMonday-Thursday: 9am-9pm Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm

North Sydney Council’s Historical Services team collects and cares for an enormous variety of heritage items – from artworks to archaeology, clothing to cooking equipment. Only a small proportion of this fascinating collection is on display at any one time; the majority is stored in our dedicated archive facility at Council’s Depot. To celebrate National Family History Month, you are invited to join staff for a free tour behind the scenes to explore some of these stored artefacts.

Friday 23 August, 10.30amBookings essential: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistoryMonth

The decline of insect populations Dr Francisco Sanchez-Bayo

Discover some of the disastrous consequences of climate change, pollution and intensive agriculture on Earth’s ecosystem.

MONDAY 12 AUGUST, 6.30PM

You can’t handle the proof! David M Henley & Alice Klein

Science fiction writer David M Henley and science journalist Alice Klein discuss the latest trends in social media technology, fakery, truth and objectivity in the world of science.

THURSDAY 15 AUGUST, 6.30PM

National Science Week

For more information and bookings:www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/livescience

A guided tour of our historical ‘treasure trove’

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Families are invited to join in the fun of our Book Week Super Storytime:

THURSDAY 22 AUGUST, 6PMJoin us for an hour of stories, songs, book reviews and questionable acting as our Children’s and Youth Librarians take you on a journey through the

2019 Children’s Book Week shortlist. As well as storytelling, there will be games, trivia, prizes and snacks.

Suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Bookings essential via www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/kidzone

Visit Stanton from 17-23 August to pick up a free Book Week Activity Book!

CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK

Tuesday 6 August, 1pmNiki Savva In ‘Plots and prayers’ Niki Savva reveals the inside story of the bungled coup that overthrew the Liberal Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and installed a surprise successor, Scott Morrison, who went on to take the party to a miraculous electoral victory.

Thursday 8 August, 1pmAdele Ferguson ‘Banking bad’ reveals the shocking truth about Australia’s financial institutions, as told by the journalist who did most to bring about Australia’s banking royal commission. Adele Ferguson draws on the multiple sources who led her to break the stories of greed and malpractice – the individuals, business owners, farmers and ordinary people who lost everything.

Tuesday 13 August, 1pmPatti Miller ‘The joy of high places’ is a soaring memoir of longing, resilience and delight in the natural world. This beautiful and inspiring book tells the story of Patti and her brother, siblings who share a willingness to take risks and an indefatigable determination. With rare insight and poetic writing,the book combines physical adventure with a powerful emotional journey.

Writers@Stanton is the library’s visiting author talk program, presented in partnership with the Constant Reader Bookshop. Talks are generally held on level one of the library at 1pm. The program is free and no booking is required.

Tuesday 20 August, 1pmMike Munro ‘The last bushrangers’ is the story of the Kenniff brothers: Queensland’s equivalent of the Kelly gang. Graduating from petty crime, horse stealing and cattle duffing, they moved on to murder before a massive manhunt led them to be caught, charged and convicted. One brother hanged, another spent twelve years in jail. But were they tried justly? And did the right man swing? Mike Munro investigates the circumstances around the murders, the sensational trials, the public support, the controversial evidence and the brothers’ grim fates.

Thursday 22 August, 1pmJoy Rhoades ‘The burnt country’ is an enthralling story of integrity, resilience and resistance, from the author of the bestselling ‘The woolgrower’s companion’. The novel is set in 1948 on an Australian sheep station run by a young woman and promises scandalous secrets, a deadly fire and an agonizing choice.

Thursday 29 August, 1pmDavid Crowe In ‘Venom: vendettas, betrayals and the price of power’ David Crowe presents a cracking account of the rivalries and hatreds that split the Liberal Party, brought down Malcolm Turnbull and propelled Scott Morrison to power. ‘Venom’ is the secret history of the brutal power play to lead the government.

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They didn’t know it, but Patti Miller and her brother, Barney, shared something in common – a passion for the illuminating

joy of wild nature – with all its challenges and dangers. In this extraordinary and unexpected book, Patti tells the story of her own long-distance walking over hundreds of kilometres in Europe and of her brother’s obsession with paragliding.

As adults, a tragic accident changes their relationship. One day, Barney’s wing collapses and he plummets to earth, breaking his spine. The story of his struggle to walk again intersects Patti’s long-distance journeys, creating an intense narrative of determination and triumph.

This beautiful and inspiring book tells their story and reveals that the siblings share a willingness to take risks and an indefatigable determination. With rare insight and poetic writing, The Joy of High Places combines physical adventure with a powerful emotional journey.

Patti Miller captures the pleasures of the body, the joy of landscape, the thrill of knowing and being known. More than that, she unpacks the mysteries of memory, and the way we carry our past into our present.’

– Kathryn Heyman, author of Storm and Grace

A soaring memoir of longing, resilience and delight in the natural world

Do you have a great story to tell?Kick start your memoir writing project in this free workshop with internationally published writers Kandy Shepherd and Cathleen Ross.For adults aged 18+. Free event, bookings essential: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/GetCreative

WED 28 AUG, 6PMMEMOIR WRITING A new series of 10 History Walks maps will introduce

locals and visitors to the heritage of North Sydney, highlighting the remarkable number of beautiful and interesting historical sites to visit in the area. .

Printed maps are now available to purchase from Stanton Library; $5.00 for a set of 10. They can also be downloaded free of charge from: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au.

North Sydney History WalksMap collection available now!

Family History Help Desk First three Fridays of the month, 10am-12pm The Heritage Centre hosts regular free sessions to provide assistance to individuals researching their family history. Staff and volunteers are available to give one-on-one assistance using the resources of the library and those available on the internet. For bookings, phone 9936 8400.

North Shore Historical SocietyNext meeting: Thursday 8 August, 7pmGuest Speaker: Jim Haynes - teacher, author, entertainer and guest on radio 2GB. Topic: The Bulletin newspaper. The Bulletin, established by J.F. Archibald and John Haynes in 1880, truly confirmed and established the ‘national’ heritage of Australia’s rhymed verse tradition.Enquiries: President 9929 6637, Secretary 9957 2332

Masterfile Complete offers a large collection of full-text magazines, reference books and sources from the world’s leading publishers. It also includes an extensive collection of photos, maps and flags and more than 70,000 videos from the Associated Press.

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www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/databases

StorytimeStorytime for children and carers is held on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 11am. Sessions consist of stories, film and craft, no bookings required.

6th & 7th Pirates13th & 14th Science Week20th & 21st Children’s Book Week ‘Reading is my secret power’27th & 28th Fathers & grandfathers

Baby Rhymetime is for children under 2 years and their parents & carers. It is held on Mondays at 10.30am & 11.30am. Online bookings at: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/kidzone

Toddler Rhymetime, for children under 3 years, is held on Thursdays at 11.30am, no bookings required.

Tuesday 27 August10.30am

In ‘The Children Act’, based on the novel by Ian

McEwan, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-

saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his refusal

to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.

Memory & Landscapes

History Week 2019:

All gardens great and small: scan and share dayTuesday 3 September, 10am-4pm North Sydney Heritage Centre, Stanton LibraryGardens have featured in North Sydney since the 19th century, yet images and descriptions of North Sydney gardens are rare in Stanton Library’s collection. We invite you to share photographs or documents relating to local gardens, for scanning and adding to our collection for public research.

North Sydney History Walks: Neutral BayFriday 6 September, 10am-12pmThis walk is one of North Sydney Council’s new series of 10 self-guided North Sydney History Walks. Join Council Historian Dr Ian Hoskins to explore the rich heritage of Neutral Bay, a suburb which, despite ongoing development pressure, is still a showcase of late 19th and early 20th century architecture.

Land’s Edge: prints of North Sydney’s foreshores6 September 2019 - April 2020Open during Library hours, North Sydney Heritage Centre, level 1, Stanton LibraryThe earliest prints of North Sydney target a British audience intrigued by the distant colony; contrasting the untamed wildness of the north shore with the rising ‘civilisation’ of Sydney. This exhibition of prints from North Sydney Council’s collection depicts our foreshores featuring artworks by Ella Dwyer, Robert Emerson Curtis, Elizabeth Rooney, Peter Kingston and Paul Joyce.

Bookings open Thursday 1 August, for bookings and further information:www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/HistoryWeek

May Gibbs’ Nutcote5 Wallaringa Ave, Neutral BayWednesday - Sunday, 11am-3pm

Kirribilli Neighbourhood CentreCommunity Library16-18 Fitzroy St, KirribilliContact 9922 4428 for hours

Parking @ Stanton LibraryNorth Sydney Residents with a Ridge Street Car Park card from Council are entitled to 1.5 hours free parking in Ridge Street Car Park. Cards are available from Council’s Customer Service Desk (fee applies). Free parking for all is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Heritage Centre, Level 1Open until 5pm dailyHeritage Centre Desk: Monday - Saturday: 1-5pm At other times assistance is available from the Customer Service Desk on the Ground Floor

Don Bank Museum6 Napier St, North SydneyWednesday, 12-3pm, Saturday, 10am-12pm

St Thomas’ Rest Park250 West St, Crows Nest Self guided walks available at any time

Sexton’s Cottage Museum250 West St, Crows NestThursday, 1-4pm, Saturday, 2-4pm

Thursday 1 9am11.30am

Bookings open: History Week activitiesToddler rhymetime

Friday 2 10am Family History help desk*Tuesday 6 11am

1pm2pm

Storytime Writers @ Stanton: Niki Savva Knitting group

Wednesday 7 11am StorytimeThursday 8 11.30am

1pm7pm

Toddler rhymetime Writers @ Stanton: Adele FergusonNorth Shore Historical Society

Friday 9 10am Family History help desk* Monday 12 6.30pm Science Week: The decline of insect populations*Tuesday 13 11am

1pmStorytime Writers @ Stanton: Patti Miller

Wednesday 14 11am StorytimeThursday 15 11.30am

6.30pmToddler rhymetime Science Week: You can’t handle the proof*

Friday 16 10am Family History help desk*Tuesday 20 11am

1pm2pm

StorytimeWriters @ Stanton: Mike Munro Knitting group

Wednesday 21 11am StorytimeThursday 22 11.30am

1pm 6pm

Toddler rhymetimeWriters @ Stanton: Joy RhoadesBook Week super storytime*

Friday 23 10.30am Family History Month: Behind the scenes tour*

Monday 26 9am Bookings open: September baby rhymetimeTuesday 27 10.30am

11amBooks to movies: The Children ActStorytime

Wednesday 28 11am6pm

Storytime Get Creative: Memoir writing

Thursday 29 11.30am1pm

Toddler rhymetimeWriters @ Stanton: David Crowe*bookings essential

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