Afternoon Tea & Stories with Peter Watson
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Albany Public Library | Albany, WA
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In celebration of Peter Watson's memoir, On the Front Foot, Albany Public Library invites you to an afternoon tea & storytelling session.From barefoot schoolboy to Olympian… and from heated competition on the track to the heart of political power, On the Front Foot is a story of grit, resilience, and relentless forward momentum.
Peter Watson’s journey begins in post-war Australia, shaped by family and fierce determination. Against the odds, he rises to become one of the world’s top middle-distance runners, breaking records and earning his place at the 1968 Mexico Olympics. But the race doesn’t end there. In a second act few could predict, Watson steps into public life, navigating the bruising world of politics with the same courage that defined his athletic career.
Candid, inspiring, and often humorous, this memoir is a powerful reminder that success belongs to those willing to take risks, face setbacks head-on, and always stay on the front foot.
FRIDAY
5 June 2026
2.00pm-3.00pm
Afternoon tea provided.
Bookings essential. Book online: https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/Peterwatsonafternoon or phone the Library on 6820 3600
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Albany Public Library, Albany Public Library, 221 York St, Albany WA 6330, Australia, AlbanyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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