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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230626T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230626T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T001515Z
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Knol - CEO South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy - 'How activism is stalling the rapid decarbonisation: the case for nuclear"
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Knol is the Chief Executive Officer of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy\, the leading industry association representing resource and energy companies\, including those who provide services to them. \n  \nSACOME member companies underpin the South Australian economy\, contributing $10.7 billion to the state economy\, 8.3% of South Australia’s Gross State Product\, or $1 in every $12.  The sector supports the full time employment of almost 43\,000 people and today 1 in every 14 jobs in the State is supported by the resources sector. In 2021/22 the resources sector accounted for $5.9 billion in exports and $380m in royalties to the State Government. \n  \nRebecca has worked in the mining\, oil & gas sectors as a consultant\, in addition to roles with mining and gas energy companies in Australia and Africa. She joined SACOME as CEO in late 2016 and positions SACOME at the forefront of policy and advocacy leadership in South Australia.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/rebecca-knol-ceo-south-australian-chamber-of-mines-and-energy-how-activism-is-stalling-the-rapid-decarbonisation-the-case-for-nuclear/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230502T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20230220T033434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T033434Z
UID:710-1683030600-1683036000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Barry Urquhart - 'Forecasting 2023 and Beyond: The Future Ain't What It Used To Be'
DESCRIPTION:Barry Urquhart is an internationally recognised and respected conference keynote speaker\, workshop facilitator\, business strategist and consumer behaviour analyst. \n  \nBarry and Marketing Focus are Australian marketing success case studies.  Thirty eight years of continuous double digit growth at the cutting edge of marketing and business innovations; expanding spheres of operation from local to national and onto international arenas; and a disciplined focus on four integrated\, specific aspects of business.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/barry-urquhart-forecasting-2023-and-beyond-the-future-aint-what-it-used-to-be/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20230220T032742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T032742Z
UID:706-1682208000-1682294399@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Coorong Wild Fish Farm at Meningee
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Coorong Wild Fish Farm and enjoy a guided factory tour\, tasting and a 2-course lunch\, consisting of: Coorong mullet with choice of salads; Danish or fruit salad and ice cream; tea and coffee. Fish packages will be available for purchase.\n\n  \n\nOur Bus will depart at 10:00 am from the bus stop on the south side of Grote Street\, opposite Her Majesty’s Theatre and travel via the Swanport Bridge; returning via Wellington Ferry\, viewing the swollen River and lakes and arriving back at Grote Street at 5:00 pm.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/bus-trip-to-coorong-wild-fish-farm-at-meningee/
LOCATION:SA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230308T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20230119T034202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T034202Z
UID:693-1678278600-1678284000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Professor Emeritus Ross Garnaut  AC - 'South Australia: Leading the Australian Superpower'
DESCRIPTION:Professor Garnaut is currently Professor Emeritus in Economics\, Faculty of Business and Economics\, University of Melbourne; Professor Emeritus\, College of Asia & the Pacific\, The Australian National University\, Chairman Sunshot Zero Carbon Futures Pty Ltd; Director ZEN Energy Pty Ltd\, Director Renergi Pty Ltd\, Chairman Australian APEC Study Centre Advisory Board. \nThroughout his career Professor Garnaut held a number of influential political and economic positions as: Senior Economic Adviser to Prime Minister Bob Hawke (1983–1985); Australia’s Ambassador to China (1985–1988); Chairman of the Primary Industry Bank of Australia (1989–1994); Chairman of BankWest (1988–1995); Head of division in the Papua New Guinea Department of Finance (1975–1976) and Chairman of Lihir Gold.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/professor-emeritus-ross-garnaut-ac-south-australia-leading-the-australian-superpower/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230214T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20230109T232013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T002216Z
UID:684-1676377800-1676383200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Peter Goers - 'Someone has to be Peter Goers'
DESCRIPTION:Peter Goers has worked in the theatre in SA as actor\, director and designer since 1971. A Fringe award winner\, this year he is presenting his eighth consecutive one-man Fringe show at Holden Street Theatres. \n  \nPeter has written a weekly opinion column for the “Sunday Mail” since 1991 and has hosted the multi-award winning Evening Show on ABC Radio since 2003. He is a Distinguished Alumni of Flinders University and was awarded the Medal of the Order Of Australia in 2013 for services to the arts\, community and public broadcasting. \n 
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/peter-goers-someone-has-to-be-peter-goers/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20221213T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20221213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220909T072039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T020250Z
UID:645-1670934600-1670940000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Andrew Kay  CEO Business SA - 'Finding Purpose and the Role of Business SA'
DESCRIPTION:After a corporate career that took him from Adelaide to London and eventually McLaren Vale\, Andrew Kay recently joined Business SA as the new CEO. Andrew has had many years’ experience working across the financial services\, FMCG and wine sectors and is determined to play a role in projecting his belief that South Australia is one of the best places in the world to do business. \nHe has worked with family businesses\, SMEs and multinationals and most recently was at the helm of Wirra Wirra Vineyards for 15 years. Andrew has a Bachelor of Business degree\, an MBA in International Business and in 2014 spent time at Harvard Business School on a scholarship proved by the South Australian Industry Leaders Fund\, so it is only fitting that he finds himself at Business SA keen to work with business and Government to create an environment where local operators have every opportunity to achieve their dreams. \nAndrew sits on the Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium where he is also Chair of the Botanic Gardens Foundation\, as well as the Board of Centennial Park. In his spare time\, he is a frustrated but loyal Adelaide Crows supporter\, a cricket tragic\, music buff and self-described very ordinary guitar player. He is married with two adult children and two infantile pugs. \n 
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/andrew-kay-ceo-business-sa-finding-purpose-and-the-role-of-business-sa/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20221121T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20221121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220929T071556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T014316Z
UID:676-1669051800-1669059000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Brian Oldman - Director of the South Australian Museum - 'Reflections from the Director of the South Australian Museum
DESCRIPTION:Brian Oldman has held senior executive roles in some of London’s most respected cultural and scientific institutions\, having worked in transformative roles at the British Museum\, the National Maritime Museum\, the Zoological Society of London and Sir John Sloane’s Museum. \n  \nBrian commenced at the South Australian Museum in January 2014. The Museum is Australia’s leading research Museum; custodian of the most comprehensive collection’ of Australian Aboriginal cultural material; houses the largest national collection of whales and dolphins and the largest museum collection of opals in the world. Brian has successfully led dynamic programs to increase visitor numbers\, linked institutional research to community programs\, built collaboration within institutions\, developed commercial income streams and overseen successful major developments. \n  \nIn 2021\, Brian was elected as Chair of the Council of Australasian Museum Directors – the peak body of Museum Directors in Australia and New Zealand. In August 2022\, after nine years as Museum Director\, Brian announced that he would be resigning at the end of year and returning to the UK.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/brian-oldman-director-of-the-south-australian-museum-reflections-from-the-director-of-the-south-australian-museum/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20221009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20221009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220627T055523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T060202Z
UID:638-1665309600-1665331200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Bus Trip and Guided Tour at the 'Cedars' at Hahndorf
DESCRIPTION:Visit the ‘Cedars’ and enjoy a guided tour. Cost is $50 pp and includes bus hire\, admission and fully guided tour.\nOwn lunch can be purchased at the on-site Restaurant.\n\n\nOur Bus will depart at 10:00 am from the bus stop on the south side of Grote Street\, opposite Her Majesty’s Theatre and arrive back at 4:00 pm
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/bus-trip-to-the-cedars-at-hahndorf/
LOCATION:SA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220927T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220909T082832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T082832Z
UID:650-1664281800-1664287200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Michael O'Connell - Consulting Victimologist - 'Evolution of Crime: Victim's Rights'
DESCRIPTION:Michael O’Connell is a consulting Victimologist; Victim Advocate for Second Chances SA; Member of the International Network of Services for Victims of Terrorism; White Ribbon Ambassador; Patron\, Love and Gratitude and\, Foundation Board Member of Victim Support Asia. \nMichael served as the inaugural Commissioner for Victims’ Rights\, South Australia (2006-2018).  Before that appointment\, he served as the state’s first Victims of Crime Co-ordinator and while employed as a police officer he was appointed the state’s first Victim Impact Statement Co-ordinator. \nMichael is a life member and current Secretary-General for the World Society of Victimology (WSV).  He also chairs the WSV United Nations Liaison Committee. Michael lectures and writes in the field of Victimology and criminal justice\, as well as volunteers as a journal editor (e.g. Journal of Victimology and Victim Justice). In 1995 he was awarded the Australia Police Medal (APM) for his work to advance responses to the needs of victims of crime. In 2010 he received Victim Support Australasia’ national award for advancing Victimology and promoting victims’ rights; and\, in 2017 he became a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/michael-oconnell-consulting-victimologist-evolution-of-crime-victims-rights/
LOCATION:Naval & Military Club\, 111 Hutt Street\, Adelaide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/oconnell.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220627T054504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T055641Z
UID:632-1664100000-1664121600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Bus Trip and Guided Tour at the Monarto Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Visit Monarto Zoo and enjoy a guided bus tour.\nCost is $60 and includes bus hire\, admission and fully guided tour.   Members of the Zoological Society pay only $30 for the bus hire.\nOwn luncheon can be purchased at the Restaurant.\nOur Bus will depart at 10:00 am from the bus stop on the south side of Grote Street\, opposite Her Majesty’s Theatre and arrive back at 4:00 pm
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/bus-tripp-and-guided-tour-at-the-monarto-zoo/
LOCATION:Coorong Wild Fish Farm\, 54 Yumali Road\, Meningie\, South Australia\, 5264\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220816T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220910T023940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T023940Z
UID:662-1660653000-1660658400@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson  AC  Governor of South Australia 'From the University of Adelaide to Government House: the Long Route'
DESCRIPTION:Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC is a proud sixth-generation South Australian: her mother\, the Honourable Jennifer Cashmore AM\, was a South Australian parliamentarian; her late father\, Ian\, was a manager at Hills Industries and her late step‑father\, Stewart Cockburn AM\, was a distinguished Walkley award winning journalist. \nHer Excellency studied economics at the University of Adelaide\, and went on to join the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs in 1985. She worked in Hong Kong during the early years of China’s reform and opening\, eventually becoming Australia’s Ambassador to China from 2011-2015. \nIn 2016\, Her Excellency was appointed head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She has also been International Adviser to the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister and Defence Minister. In June 2021 Her Excellency was made a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to public administration \nHer Excellency is married to Mr Rod Bunten\, a former British diplomat and high school teacher. They have four adult children and a Cavoodle\, ‘Alfie’.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/her-excellency-the-honourable-frances-adamson-ac-governor-of-south-australia-from-the-university-of-adelaide-to-government-house-the-long-route/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/adamson.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220816T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220605T055426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T010608Z
UID:625-1660653000-1660658400@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC - Governor of South Australia -  "From the University of Adelaide to Government House: the long route"
DESCRIPTION:Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC is a proud sixth-generation South Australian: her mother\, the Honourable Jennifer Cashmore AM\, was a South Australian parliamentarian; her late father\, Ian\, was a manager at Hills Industries and her late step‑father\, Stewart Cockburn AM\, was a distinguished Walkley award winning journalist. \nHer Excellency studied economics at the University of Adelaide\, and went on to join the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs in 1985. She worked in Hong Kong during the early years of China’s reform and opening\, eventually becoming Australia’s Ambassador to China from 2011-2015. \nIn 2016\, Her Excellency was appointed head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She has also been International Adviser to the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister and Defence Minister. In June 2021 Her Excellency was made a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to public administration \nHer Excellency is married to Mr Rod Bunten\, a former British diplomat and high school teacher. They have four adult children and a cavoodle\, Alfie.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/her-excellency-the-honourable-frances-adamson-ac-governor-of-south-australia-my-career-australian-diplomacy-and-relations-with-china/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/adamson.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220726T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220605T054122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T055757Z
UID:622-1658838600-1658844000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Pamela Rajkowski  B.A.  OAM - "Aboriginal and Afghan Cameleers"
DESCRIPTION:Pamela Rajkowski OAM is a South Australian historian who\, since 1980\, travelled Australia while teaching full-time to research\, conduct interviews and document the history and contribution of the Afghan cameleers of Australia. \n  \nPamela interviewed cameleer and Afghan-Aboriginal descendants\, academics\, ethnic community leaders\, Aboriginal people and significant outback characters. Her first book “In the Tracks of the Camelmen” published in 1987\, has been constantly in demand and was followed by two other very popular books in 1995 and 2012. \n  \nPamela is regularly invited to give interviews and public talks on diverse topics related to Afghan cameleers. Pamela has been a consultant to several State and national bodies\, including the SA Museum\, Adelaide City Council\, Adelaide Cemeteries Authority\, the Adelaide City Mosque and the National ABC Coasts series. \nIn 2009\, Pamela was awarded an OAM for her research and community service into the Aboriginal and Afghan cameleers. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/pamela-rajkowski-b-a-oam-aboriginal-and-afghan-cameleers/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220621T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220531T053625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T053625Z
UID:619-1655814600-1655823600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Richard Venus - 'Connecting the Colonies'
DESCRIPTION:Richard Venus is a retired electrical engineer with an interest in researching and writing about engineering heritage. He has served as chairman of Engineering Heritage SA; deputy chair of the national body\, Engineering Heritage Australia; and Vice President of the History Council of SA. In 2015 he received Engineers Australia’s John Monash Medal\, which is awarded to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to engineering heritage in Australia over a considerable period. \nA return to post-graduate study (in Archaeology) sharpened his research skills into a practice he calls “forensic heritology”.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/richard-venus-connecting-the-colonies/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/rjv.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220531T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220408T045137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T045137Z
UID:612-1654000200-1654005600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Professor Adrian Esterman  PhD\, MSc\, BSc (Hons)\, DLSHTM - ‘COVID -19 and my journey from social media neophyte to social media personality’
DESCRIPTION:Professor Adrian Esterman is Chair of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of South Australia\, a position he has held for the last seventeen years.  \n\n\n  \n\n\nProfessor Esterman’s career includes five years as a WHO staff member based in Geneva and two years as a staff member in the WHO European office in Copenhagen.  His current research covers a diverse range of medical and health areas including infectious disease\, gerontology\, refugee settlement\, diabetes\, cancer epidemiology\, Indigenous health\, mental health\, dentistry\, and nursing. He has over 400 scientific publications and is currently a Chief Investigator on several major grants.  \n\n\n  \n\nProfessor Esterman is one of Australia’s leading experts in the epidemiology of COVID-19\, and much in demand by the media.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/professor-adrian-esterman-phd-msc-bsc-hons-dlshtm-covid-19-and-my-journey-from-social-media-neophyte-to-social-media-personality/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/esterman.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220412T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220317T062926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T062926Z
UID:602-1649766600-1649772000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Genevieve Rueger - 'From Helicopter Pilot to Firey'
DESCRIPTION:Genevieve Rueger grew up in Belair with her parents and two older brothers. She left Adelaide at 17 years of age to commence her military training in Canberra. Genevieve graduated from the Army Pilot’s Course as a Helicopter Pilot in 2006 and joined the Counter Terrorism Regiment in Sydney. \nGenevieve lived in most states and territories during her 22 year Army career. She deployed numerous times on domestic and international exercises and proudly on ADF Operations in East Timor (2006) and Afghanistan (2009). Genevieve pursued a new career direction in 2019 and is now a qualified Fire Fighter with the Metropolitan Fire Service\, working in the Adelaide CBD Fire Station. \nHer most honoured civil achievements wers receiving a Women of Achievement Award 2014; being awarded a place on the South Australian Women’s Honour Roll; and dropping her two children\, Kayley and Lachie\, off at school a couple of years ago in a helicopter.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/genevieve-rueger-from-helicopter-pilot-to-firey/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220322T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220317T064515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T064515Z
UID:606-1647952200-1647957600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr. Brian Wheeler  OAM  - 'The Legacy of the Rev. John Flynn: The Royal Flying Doctor Service'
DESCRIPTION:Dr Brian Wheeler is a retired Dentist who has enjoyed a long and rewarding involvement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Dr. Wheeler is a life member of RFDS Central Operations (SA&NT)\, having served 23 years on the board including 3 years as Chairman. He was also on the Federal Board for six years\, with two years as National Chairman.   Dr. Wheeler was awarded the OAM for services to the RFDS and Dentistry in 2009. \n  \nDr. Wheeler was born in Renmark in 1946\, educated at St Josephs School Jamestown\, Rostrevor College and The University of Adelaide. He has an interest in Healthcare Services and Aviation\, and held a private pilots licence for over 20 years. Since first becoming involved with the RFDS in 1977\, Dr. Wheeler has seen the organisation founded by Rev. John Flynn in 1928 grow to become the largest aeromedical service in the world.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/dr-brian-wheeler-oam-the-legacy-of-the-rev-john-flynn-the-royal-flying-doctor-service/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/img_1887-e1647499474537.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220307T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20220219T110049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T110049Z
UID:593-1646676000-1646681400@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Thomas Keneally AO - 'An old man's journey through history\, politics and other small matters'
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Keneally is an iconic Australian novelist\, playwright\, essayist and actor. Thomas was born in Sydney\, but spent his early years in Kempsey before his family moved back to Sydney. He attended Christian Brothers St .Patrick’s College Strathfield and awarded his Leaving Certificate with Honours English. Thomas enroled at St. Patrick’s Seminary Manly\, but he left after six years without being ordained. He then worked as a teacher while his literary career blossomed. Thomas is a most successful and prolific author\, best known for his non-fiction novel ‘Schindler’s Ark’\, which won the Booker Prize in 1982 and was later adapted into a most successful film.  \n  \nThomas was the founding chairman of the Australian Republic Movement and he is also a strong supporter of Rugby League football – in particular the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Thomas is married to Marion and they have two children. Thomas was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1983 and he is also an Australian Living Legend.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/thomas-keneally-ao-an-old-mans-journey-through-history-politics-and-other-small-matters/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tom-keneally-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220215T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20211203T061454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T072626Z
UID:574-1644928200-1644933600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr. Tony Stimson - 'Harry (Breaker) Morant: Fact and Fiction'
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tony Stimson holds a PhD in History and was a co-founder and principal of Eynesbury Senior College\, Institutes of Business and Technology and international English language academies until stepping down in 2007.  \n  \nSince then\, Dr. Stimson has been preoccupied with two books on South Australia’s involvement in the Anglo-Boer War – the first will appear early in 2022. A frequent visitor to South African battlefields until COVID\, he is President of the South Australian Boer War Association.  \n  \nDr. Stimson is also secretary of Community Action for People with Disabilities in Africa\, an Adelaide-based development organisation which seeks to bring about sustainable improvements in the lives of young people with disabilities in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Region.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/dr-tony-stimson-henry-breaker-morant-fact-and-fiction/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AJS-Pembroke-photograph-March-2018.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211213T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20211203T060323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T060323Z
UID:571-1639418400-1639423800@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Sally Grundy - 'Mundoo Island Station: History and Birdlife'
DESCRIPTION:Sally Grundy’s family have farmed on Hindmarsh Island and Mundoo Island for many generations. Mundoo Island Station is the last farming property on the River Murray and is dissected by the Coorong Barrages. This provides a unique wetland environment of fresh water on one side and salt water on the other. Living in this diverse habitat\, Sally has developed a passion for the natural environment and she has collected a wealth if data from monitoring and surveying the surrounding animal and bird life. This information assists in the formation of important environmental decisions made by government agencies. Sally is a keen photographer of birds and nature and has written a history of the Station\, dating back to 1843. In addition to her wildlife activities\, Sally is also busy working on the family farm. A typical day for Sally can include mustering\, working with cattle and sheep in the stockyards\, tractor driving\, fencing\, tourism\, followed by the myriad office tasks in the evening. Sally has two children\, Jessie and Jack. Jack is hoping to study Agricultural Science and become the 6th generation to farm the family property.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/sally-grundy-mundoo-island-station-history-and-birdlife/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sally-Grundy.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211130T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20211018T051256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T051256Z
UID:564-1638275400-1638280800@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Lainie Anderson - 'Sir Ross and Keith Smith and the 1919 England to Australia Air Race
DESCRIPTION:Lainie Anderson has been a columnist with Adelaide’s Sunday Mail for 14 years. Her 30-year career in journalism and public relations includes stints at the Herald Sun in Melbourne\, The Times in London and the South Australian Tourism Commission.  \n  \nIn 2016 she was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to gauge the significance of Adelaide’s historic Vickers Vimy aircraft and retrace the route of the 1919 Air Race from England to Australia. She has since written a novel on the race\, Long Flight Home\, and co-produced The Greatest Air Race documentary which aired on SBS TV. Both are available for sale after her presentation.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/lainie-anderson-sir-ross-and-keith-smith-and-the-1919-england-to-australia-air-race/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/LainieAnderson.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211026T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20211018T055735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T055735Z
UID:567-1635251400-1635256800@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Rod Barton - 'Conversations with a Spy"
DESCRIPTION:Rod Barton is a former Director of Strategic Technology in Australia’s Defence Intelligence Organisation.   His intelligence career spanned over 20 years\, with postings to London\, Bahrain\, Baghdad\, New York and Mogadishu.  During this time\, Rod also worked with the United Nations in Somalia as the Director of Disarmament and Demobilisation of Somali militias; and in Iraq as a Principal UN Weapons Inspector.  After the 2003 Iraq War\, he became a special advisor to the CIA in the futile hunt for the so-called\, missing ‘weapons of mass destruction.’ \nRod is the author of “The Weapons Detective – The Inside Story of Australia’s top Weapons Detective.” (Black Inc. 2006) and “The Life of a Spy” (Black Inc. 2021).
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/rod-barton-conversations-with-a-spy/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210928T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20210614T000109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T044903Z
UID:531-1632832200-1632837600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Andrew Ferguson – Owner & Managing Director of Ferguson Fisheries Pty Ltd - "Value Adding to Australian Fishing Resources"
DESCRIPTION:Founder of Ferguson Fisheries\, Andrew Ferguson started as a professional fisherman in 1975 at the age of 16. He purchased his first Southern Zone lobster licence and boat in May 1980. During his fishing career up until 2000\, Andrew owned and operated fishing vessels and fishing licences\, in South Australian waters. Today Ferguson Fisheries continues to operate with a fleet of 7 boats. \nFerguson Australia was formed in 1999 to conduct market research and development on new export markets for lobster. Ferguson Australia began exporting in 2003. The business overtime has gained international recognition as an award winning and innovative seafood processor and exporter\, including two Prix d’Elite Awards at the European Seafood Exposition\, held in Belgium in 2004. \nIn 2005\, Andrew was awarded the prestigious “Icon of the Sea” Award at the South Australian Seafood Awards\, in recognition of his involvement and service to industry. In 2013 Andrew was inducted into the National Seafood Industry’s “Hall of Fame” by the National Seafood Industry Alliance and Wildcatch Fisheries SA Inc\, as recognition of the significant made to the Australian Seafood Industry.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/andrew-ferguson-owner-managing-director-of-ferguson-fisheries-pty-ltd-value-adding-to-australian-fishing-resources/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ferguson.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210824T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20210710T064659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210710T064926Z
UID:552-1629808200-1629813600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:The Honourable Justice Samuel John Doyle - "Are Judges out of touch and too soft?"
DESCRIPTION:Justice Doyle graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from Adelaide University and a Bachelor of Civil Law from Oxford University. \n   \nJustice Doyle was an associate to the Honourable Justice Lander from 1995-1996\, before joining the legal firm of Fisher Jeffries\, working as a solicitor from 1997-2001.  Justice Doyle was a member of Jeffcott Chambers between 2002-2015 and took silk in 2012.  He was Vice President of the SA Bar Association from 2014-2015. \n  \nJustice Doyle was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia in December 2015.  He has spent the last five years hearing matters in both the civil and criminal jurisdictions of the Court\, regularly sitting as member of the Full Court of the Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeal. \n  \nIn December 2020 Justice Doyle was appointed a Justice of the Court of Appeal. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/the-honourable-justice-samuel-john-doyle-are-judges-out-of-touch-and-too-soft/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/image002-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210808T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20210617T073430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T073504Z
UID:534-1628409600-1628442000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:ANNUAL COMMONWEALTH CLUB BUS TRIP
DESCRIPTION:Visiting the Adelaide Hills including Woodside\, Lobethal\, Melba’s chocolate factory\, cheese tasting\, morning tea/coffee\, wine tasting and lunch. \nCost – $50.00 per person includes return bus travel\, morning tea/coffee. Lunch at the Lobethal Bierhaus at member’s own cost. \nDeparting from Grote Street\, Adelaide\, opposite Her Majesty’s Theatre\, at 9.45am and returning there at around 4.00pm. \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/annual-commonwealth-club-bus-trip/
LOCATION:SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210629T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20210527T001906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T001906Z
UID:521-1624969800-1624975200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:His Excellency The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC - Governor of South Australia & The Honourable Chief Justice of South Australia Chris Kourakis SC
DESCRIPTION:His Excellency the Honorable Hieu Van Le AC is South Australia’s 35th Governor and the first person of Asian origin to be appointed a State Governor in Australia.  He assumed office in September 2014 and will complete his term in office at the end of August 2021.  Previously\, His Excellency had been Lieutenant Governor of South Australia from 2007 to 2014.  Following his arrival as a Vietnamese refugee in 1977\, His Excellency has had a long interest and involvement in multicultural communities.  He served as Chair of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission from 2006 –2009 and was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2001 ‘for services to the advancement of multiculturism in Australia’.  \nThe Honourable Chris Kourakis SC is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia.  He grew up in Port Lincoln as one of ten children of Greek migrants.  Chris practised at the Bar from 1989\, was appointed a QC in 1997 and appointed the Solicitor-General of South Australia from 2003 to 2008.  In 2008 Chris was appointed to the Supreme Court of South Australia and in 2012\, Justice Kourakis was elevated to Chief Justice.   \nThe Chief Justice will deliver a tribute speech on the Governor’s retirement.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/his-excellency-the-honourable-hieu-van-le-ac-governor-of-south-australia-the-honourable-chief-justice-of-south-australia-chris-kourakis-sc/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Picture-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210525T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20210527T001406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T001406Z
UID:518-1621945800-1621951200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Adj. Professor Nicola Sasanelli  AM - "The Andy Thomas Space Foundation and the Australian Space Ecosystem"
DESCRIPTION:Nicola graduated from the University of Bari\, Italy in 1987 with a degree in Electronic Engineering.  He then worked in microelectronic research\, before being appointed as Scientific Attaché at the Italian Embassy in Canberra from 2001 to 2008.  In 2009\, Nicola joined the South Australian Government as a Special Envoy for Higher Education\, Research and Technology Transfer\, later becoming Director for International R&D Collaborations.  From 2003 to 2013 Nicola was Adjunct Professor of Science and Technology at the Australian National University in Canberra\, and in 2007 he became an Honorary Member of the Order of Australia.  In 2017 the South Australian Space Industry Centre was created with Nicola as Director.  In 2018\, Nicola was appointed Adjunct Professor at the University of South Australia in the Division of Information Technology\, Engineering and the Environment. In the same year Nicola was appointed to the Board of the Space Industry Association of Australia and awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic for promoting high technology and R&D collaboration between Italy and Australia.  In 2019\, Nicola became the Senior Advisor of the South Australian Space Industry Centre\, and in 2020 he founded the Andy Thomas Space Foundation\, of which he is now the CEO.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/adj-professor-nicola-sasanelli-am-the-andy-thomas-space-foundation-and-the-australian-space-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/nicola-sasanelli.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210420T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20210208T044026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T045536Z
UID:507-1618921800-1618927200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr David Headon - "Forgotton Federal Fathers"
DESCRIPTION:Dr David Headon is a cultural consultant and historian.  Formerly Director of the Centre for Australian \nCultural Studies (1994-2004)\, Cultural Adviser to the National Capital Authority (2000-2007)\, History and Heritage Adviser for the Centenary of Canberra (2008-13) and an Adviser to Senator Kate Lundy (2008-15)\, he is now a Foundation Fellow in the Australian Studies Institute (Research School of Humanities and the Arts\, ANU)\, a Parliamentary Library Associate\, an Associate of the National Museum of Australia and the Canberra Raiders RL Club historian. \n  \nDr Headon is a regular commentator on cultural\, political and social issues on ABC radio (regional and national).  From 2008 to 2015\, he presented a series of segments for ABC TV’s 7.30 Report on Canberra’s rich vein of Centenary/Federation history.  In 2001\, David was awarded the Centenary Medal and in 2018 he began a series of annual lectures at the Australian High Commission\, London\, on Australia’s ‘First Eight’ Prime Ministers.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/dr-david-headon-forgotton-federal-fathers/
LOCATION:Rydges\, 1 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210323T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20210208T045124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T053130Z
UID:509-1616502600-1616508000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:David Wark - "Operation Flinders - Creating ambition in young people for 30 years"
DESCRIPTION:David Mark grew up in Adelaide and attended the South Australian College of Advanced Education.  David holds a Bachelor of Education\, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching degree and a MBA in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. \n  \nComing from a football family\, it was natural for David to gravitate to SANFL football administration and he was the Chief Executive Officer of the Norwood Football Club for 8 years.  David then moved to Canberra\, where he held the position of General Manager of AFL Canberra for 2 years. \n  \nLeaving sport\, David then moved into the not-for-profit world\, initially joining Novita as the Director of Commercial Services.  David was then CEO at St Vincent De Pauls and just over a year ago he joined Operation Flinders\, where he currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/kim-vanstone-operation-flinders-creating-ambition-in-young-people-for-30-years/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image005.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210216T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064924
CREATED:20210208T042318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T042318Z
UID:503-1613478600-1613484000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr James Muecke AM - "Diabetes"
DESCRIPTION:Dr. James Muecke AM graduated with Honours from Adelaide Medical School in 1987.  James lived and worked as a doctor in Africa and subsequently as an eye surgeon in the Middle East\, battling malaria\, wild animals and rebel soldiers.  He founded ‘Sight for All’ in 2008\,’ which is dedicated to fighting blindness in the Aboriginal and mainstream communities of Australia and some of the poorer countries in Asia and Africa.  \n Dr. Muecke’s commitment to social impact and humanitarian endeavours has earned him many awards\, including an Order of Australia in 2012\, the Australian Medical Association’s President’s Leadership Award in 2013 and the Ernst & Young’s Social Entrepreneur for Australia in 2015 and most recently Australian of the Year 2020.  \nJames is a researcher\, an author\, a musician\, a photographer and a film producer.  He uses his many skills to deliver passionate\, fascinating and sometimes confronting presentations.  A neurological condition impacting on his dexterity has forced Dr. Muecke into premature retirement from surgery.  James has redirected his vigour to crafting films and has already produced a number of documentaries and several compelling projects in production
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/dr-james-muecke-am-diabetes/
LOCATION:Adelaide Bowling Club\, Dequeteville Terrace\, Kent Town\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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