Lecture: Maryborough’s Chinese Communities: The gold rushes and beyond. By Dr Sophie Couchman
Schedule
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 am
UTC+10:00Location
Old Fire Station, 1 Neill Street Maryborough Victoria, Maryborough, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3465 | Maryborough, VI
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Maryborough’s Chinese Communities: The gold rushes and beyond. Lecture by Dr Sophie Couchman10:30am Wednesday
22 April 2026
This lecture is part of the Australian Heritage Festival and the Gallery’s Art & Engagement Series. Presented in conjunction with U3A Maryborough Inc.
Dr Sophie Couchman is a Professional Historian and Curator who works closely with communities to tell their stories. She has researched and published in the field of Chinese Australian history for many years and has been working very closely with the See Yup Society since a major fire at the See Yup Temple in 2024. She enjoys sharing history through a range of mediums such as exhibitions, walking tours, oral histories and online resources.
$10 per person/$8 concession, refreshments provided.
Book online using the QR code or call 03 5461 6600
Featured Image: Chinese market gardener (detail),
W H Ferguson (photographer) circa 1890–1910, Photo courtesy Dunolly Museum.
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