The George Briscoe Kerferd Oration is an annual, free community event, first held in 2003 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the naming of Beechworth.
The Kerferd Oration brings an eminent speaker to Indigo Shire to challenge our thinking, foster discussion and promote active citizenship
A transcript of the 2020 oration “The Australia we want” is available to download courtesy of Cathy McGowan AO
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