Art Talk: Ghosts of the Goldfields

Talk by Dr David Waldron
10:30am–11:30am, Wednesday 7 May 2025
Central Goldfields Art Gallery

As part of the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival, join Associate Professor David Waldron for an engaging talk on the Ghosts of the Goldfields.

This event will delve into the rich history of ghost stories from the 19th-century goldrush era in colonial Victoria. Discover how these tales reflect the cultural and social dynamics of the time and served as a cultural response to traumatic histories. Learn about the unique phenomenon of ghost hoaxing and its impact on popular culture in locations like Ballarat and the Ararat Lunatic Asylum. Drawing on his extensive research, David will provide fascinating insights into the significance of these ghost stories and their preservation over time.

Dr. David Waldron is a Senior Lecturer in History at Federation University Australia, specialising in folklore and community heritage. He is a distinguished author, researcher and podcaster.

ALL WELCOME! Morning tea included.
Tickets: $5, U3A Maryborough members free.
Bookings essential as places are limited.
To book please call 03 5461 6600 or email cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
Venue: Central Goldfields Art Gallery: Old Fire Station, 1 Neill Street, Maryborough.