6 weeks when Australia almost became French! Laperouse at Botany Bay in 1788

6 weeks when Australia almost became French!

Join us on 16 October at 6:30pm for an intriguing journey through history with Margaret Cameron-Ash, as she explores Laperouse at Botany Bay in 1788.

Discover the thrilling race between Arthur Phillip and Jean-François Laperouse to reach Botany Bay and claim sovereignty for either Britain or France over part of the Australian continent.
 
With American explorers, spies, and even a future US President playing a crucial role, the French missed out by just five days! This fascinating story reveals how Australia could have become a French territory.

Margaret Cameron-Ash rewrites the history of Australia’s founding, sharing how this pivotal encounter shaped the nation's future.

Don’t miss this evening!

Talk will be in English

13th Floor
257 Clarence St
Onsite