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Peter FitzSimons - The Legend of Albert Jacka

Join bestselling author Peter FitzSimons. From Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, The Legend of Albert Jacka is the story of the first Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross.

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Adam Courtenay - My Father Bryce

Journalist Adam Courtenay reflects on life with his father, bestselling author Bryce Courtenay, in this candid conversation about family, legacy and the stories we tell about those we love.

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Tuesday, 5 August 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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Edmund Goldrick - Anzac Guerrillas

Hear how seven Australian soldiers, including one from Geelong, escaped Nazi capture and became resistance fighters in WWII Yugoslavia, with author Edmund Goldrick in conversation with historian Jim Claven OAM.

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Thursday, 7 August 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

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Gail Holmes - In the Margins

In the Margins tells the story of Frances Wolfreston, a 17th century woman who read, wrote and reflected despite the limits of her time. Author Gail Holmes brings her quiet strength to life.

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Wednesday, 27 August 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Ocean Grove Library