Start Date
3-10-1999 9:00 AM
End Date
3-10-1999 9:30 AM
Description
This paper forms part of the Introduction to Part One of a book dealing with the history of work and community in Wollongong, between 1880 and 2000. It will be written by seven people, including the authors of this paper, who will also be the book's editors. The writing ofthe book will be assisted by a grant to the editors from the National Council for the Centenary of Federation's History and Education Program, and with support from the University of Wollongong and the Council of the City ofWollongong. The book arises from research conducted by various scholars over many years on the history of the Wollongong district. This culminated inA History ojWollongong, a multi-authored book published in 1997, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the City's proclamation.'
Writing a History of Work and Community in Wollongong, 1880-1940
This paper forms part of the Introduction to Part One of a book dealing with the history of work and community in Wollongong, between 1880 and 2000. It will be written by seven people, including the authors of this paper, who will also be the book's editors. The writing ofthe book will be assisted by a grant to the editors from the National Council for the Centenary of Federation's History and Education Program, and with support from the University of Wollongong and the Council of the City ofWollongong. The book arises from research conducted by various scholars over many years on the history of the Wollongong district. This culminated inA History ojWollongong, a multi-authored book published in 1997, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the City's proclamation.'