An Afternoon with David Hunt — Author of Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia
Schedule
Thu Nov 20 2025 at 02:30 am to 05:30 am
UTC+11:00Location
89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia | Sydney, NS
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The English-Speaking Union (NSW) invites you to a luncheon with to join us for an engaging and uproariously entertaining lunch event with acclaimed historian, satirist and broadcaster David Hunt, best known as the author of the award-winning Girt trilogy — Girt, True Girt and Girt Nation.David’s trademark blend of meticulous research and irreverent humour has redefined how Australians see their own history — uncovering the rogues, rebels and ridiculous events that shaped the nation. His work has won the Indie Award for Non-Fiction, been shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, and spawned a cult following among readers who like their history clever, candid and a little bit cheeky.
A former lawyer turned writer, David is also a popular speaker, television presenter, and the creator of several podcasts exploring the quirks of Australian identity.
Guest Speaker: David Hunt, Author, Podcaster, TV Presenter
RSVP: Secure your place by 14 November 2025
Venue: The Imperial Services Club Room (ISC) at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, on Macquarie Street, Sydney.
Your ticket includes a two-course lunch and welcome drinks. A cash bar will be available for additional beer and wine purchases.
Dress Code: Business casual
Proceeds: All proceeds from this event will help fund the ongoing educational programs supported by the English-Speaking Union (NSW), which include the Plain English Speaking Award Finals for NSW and the NSW Premier’s Debating Finals.
Don't miss this opportunity to:
- Hear from our distinguished speaker with his humorous take on politics in Australia.
- Support the ongoing programmes of the English-Speaking Union.
We look forward to having you join us!
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