Writers @ Stanton: James Boyce

Schedule

Wed Nov 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+11:00
Location

Stanton Library, Level 1 | North Sydney, NS

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Uncover a remarkable new account of Australia's colonial beginnings with author James Boyce as he challenges long-held beliefs.
About this Event

What really happened when exiled criminals made a home in an occupied and defended country? How were they changed by this new world? Follow convicts, Aboriginal people, soldiers, governors and the country itself through the first thirty-five years after the arrival of the First Fleet.

About the author

James Boyce is a multi-award-winning historian. His first book, Van Diemen’s Land, was described by Richard Flanagan as "the most significant colonial history since The Fatal Shore". He is also the author of Losing Streak and 1835, which was The Age’s 2012 Book of the Year.

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.

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Where is it happening?

Stanton Library, Level 1, 234 Miller St, North Sydney, Australia

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