To go to the working document for the book list of the the Brisbane Classics Book Club's Book List, go to this link at Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11Zu2Y7SfeEptzA4s0CinksNEWif29ItWiDj0YT58P-E/edit?usp=sharing Members are invited to field the...
Why the Confusion Over Professional History? Brewer’s Insights on Popular Historiography Introduction It is very difficult to communicate the art, the discipline, the profession of history to those who never have been immersed in it. There is much confusion about...
Isn’t it the way, the historian is the last to know on contemporary events; so consumed in research and writing on years gone-by and places very distant to where we are now? I popped my head up to read the “National Archives of Australia, Brisbane Office...
On 1 February 2014 Dr Neville Buch spoke to the Coorparoo & Districts Heritage Group on the history of The Oasis. On 3 August 2013 the Sunnybank District History Group hosted a very successful community memory event to mark 75 years since the opening of The Oasis...
Original Article: Who is Best to Write History in the Marketplace? It is an important experience to hear what people actually say about history and historians, instead of what they want you to hear. It is not that difficult to prod some honest answers if you know...
Original Article: Economics of Voluntary-Professional Endeavours in Local History By Neville Buch Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not claim to represent the Professional Historians Association. The economy, or more...
Working with local history organisations has got me thinking about the crossover between group psychology and epistemology. If we are terribly honest with ourselves, historians – amateurs and professional alike, as with most human beings, we are petty empire-builders....
(Robert Buch in front of) Norman Creek Sailboats on Danish Waters. Still Life — Flowers Untitled, no date. Still Life — Fruit Tree overlooking river A mountain path near Eide, Norway, no date. Heidelberg Street, East Brisbane Creek at sunset Backyard view at East...