Children's Commissioner to deliver Oration 16 May 2013 PRINCIPAL Commissioner for Children and Young People, Mr Bernie Geary OAM, will deliver this year's Kerferd Oration at Beechworth in July 2013. Mr Geary's oration will link with a research project in Beechworth investigating how young people make a life for themselves after school and their need … Continue reading 2013 / Bernie Geary OAM
‘Two-hander’ Oration examines Sir Isaac Isaacs’ life and legacy
23 July 2012 THE 2012 Kerferd Oration this Sunday, 29 July, is a bit different in a number of ways. The major difference is that the Oration this year is a two-hander between former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer and Beechworth historian Bill Wilson. They will speak about Sir Isaac Isaacs, Australia’s first native-born Governor-General, … Continue reading ‘Two-hander’ Oration examines Sir Isaac Isaacs’ life and legacy
Discovering Indigo’s national legend
13 June 2012 A HIGHLY-regarded former politician and 'citizen of the world' and a local professional historian will present this year’s annual Kerferd Oration in Beechworth. Former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer and historian Dr Bill Wilson will join forces to talk about a ‘local’ legend – Sir Isaac Isaacs, Australia’s first Australian-born Governor-General (1931-36), … Continue reading Discovering Indigo’s national legend
THE KERFERD ORATION 