Mon 23 Nov · 6pm
Williamstown Library · Williamstown
the man who photographed Shackleton, told by his biographer
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Join award-winning biographer Grantlee Kieza OAM as he discusses his latest book, Frank Hurley: The Epic True Story of Australia’s Greatest Adventurer, Photographer & Film Maker. Discover the extraordinary life of Frank Hurley, the photographer who documented Sir Douglas Mawson’s Antarctic expedition, Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated journey to Antarctica, and Australian soldiers in both World Wars.
One of Australia’s most respected biographers, Grantlee has written bestselling books on figures including Banjo Paterson, Matthew Flinders and Sister Vivian Bullwinkel, and was awarded an OAM in 2019 for his contribution to literature.
Copies of Frank Hurley will be available for purchase after Mr Kieza's talk. Presented by Hobsons Bay Libraries with Book & Paper.
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When is Author talk: 'Frank Hurley' by Grantlee Kieza OAM?
Mon 23 Nov 2026, 6pm.
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Williamstown Library, Williamstown, VIC.
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