Don Watson
Don Watson was Prime Minister Paul Keating’s speechwriter and adviser. He is the author of many critically acclaimed books, including Caledonia Australis, Recollections of a Bleeding Heart, American Journeys, The Bush and The Passion of Private White. He has twice won The Age Book of the Year, in addition to the National Biography Award, the Alfred Deakin Essay Prize, the Australian Literary Studies Association Book of the Year, a Walkley award, the NSW Premier’s Award, the Queensland Literary Award and the Independent Booksellers Book of the Year (twice).
Sunday April 27
9.00am
60 mins
Sorrento Bowls Club
Yeah, Nah, Just Joking, Mate
Are Australians as eloquent and hilarious as we think?
Moderator:
Libbi Gorr
Speakers:
Andrew Knight,
Don Watson
Sunday April 27
12.00pm
60 mins
Sorrento Bowls Club
Telling the Truth About Australia’s History
Moderator:
Inala Cooper
Speakers:
Thomas Mayo,
Santilla Chingaipe,
Don Watson