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

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