Stache stories: Australia's whiskered past

Name: Stache stories: Australia's whiskered past
Start: 2025-11-25T12:00:00+10:30
End: 2025-11-25T13:00:00+10:30
Location: Hetzel Lecture Theatre

Schedule

Tue Nov 25 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC+10:30

Location

Hetzel Lecture Theatre | Adelaide, SA

Discover how the moustache has shaped Australian identity, fashion, and policy over 150 years, from politicians to cricketers.
About this Event

Celebrate the mo-mentous role of the moustache in Australian history and discover how this iconic style has shaped identity, fashion and government policy over the past 150 years.

From moustachioed politicians and wrestling cameleers to well-groomed internees and hirsute 1970s cricketers, this engaging talk reveals fascinating stories from the national archival collection.

Join us for a fun and informative exploration of people, events, and records that offers a unique perspective on history you won’t want to miss!

Images: 1. NAA: D5440, SS47; 2. NAA: A12111, 1/1974/16/48; 3. NAA: K1145, 1909/124; 4. NAA: A12111, 1/1957/4/4; 5. NAA: A14290, 220; 6. NAA: D3597, 34, GERRIETS, F; 7. NAA: A6180, 23/10/75/15; 8. NAA: A8739, A16/5/74/58.