Writers @ Stanton: Craig Collie

Name: Writers @ Stanton: Craig Collie
Start: 2026-11-06T13:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-11-06T14:00:00+11:00
Location: Stanton Library, Level 1

Schedule

Fri Nov 06 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Stanton Library, Level 1 | North Sydney, NS

Unearth the mystery of a Japanese military intelligence officer's spy mission in Australia during World War II.
About this Event

Eighty years after his unassuming arrival at Circular Quay, unveil the long-buried yet thrilling story of Major Sei Hashida with acclaimed author Craig Collie.

Using Hashida's own diaries, along with military and police archives, Collie pieces together one of the most intriguing espionage operations ever conducted on our shores.

About the author

Craig Collie is one of Australia's leading writers of military history and the author of the critically acclaimed The Path of Infinite Sorrow and Nagasaki. Craig has a special interest in Japanese–Australian history and formerly worked as Head of Television Production at SBS.

Organised in partnership with Constant Reader Bookshop.

Accessibility

This event will be held on Level 1 and is accessible for people using mobility aids via lift. A hearing loop is also installed.