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NSWDS 2017 Events

2017 Book of the Year: Oliver Twist (1837) Tuesday, February 7: Charles Dickens’ Birthday Celebrations; come and enjoy a drink and piece of cake to celebrate Charles Dickens’ 205th birthday. 2.30pm: Corner of Dickens Drive and Loch Avenue, Centennial Parklands, … Continue reading

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Dickens / Brontë Christmas Party, 2016

Once again the NSW Dickens Society and the Australian Brontë Association joined forces in organising one of Australia’s premier literary luncheon parties. There was a huge crowd gathered at Cellos restaurant, and within minutes of starting the background noise level … Continue reading

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A talk by Isabel Deeble: Charles Dickens and his public readings

On a balmy Sydney summer evening thirty people gathered at The Women’s Club to hear NSW Dickens Society member Isabel Deeble talk about Charles Dickens (1812-1870) as a performer. Isabel began her interesting and informative talk with a focus on … Continue reading

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Jean & Chester Porter QC awarded the Percy Fitzgerald Award

At the NSW Dickens Society meeting held on Saturday 13th August the Percy Fitzgerald Award was awarded to both Chester Porter QC and his wife Jean Porter by NSW Dickens Society President Louise Owens. The Porters were nominated for this … Continue reading

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Details of NSWDS 2017 Events

NSW Dickens Society 2017 Book of the Year: Oliver Twist (1837) 2017 Events Tuesday February 7: Charles Dickens’ Birthday Celebrations; come and enjoy a drink and piece of cake to celebrate Charles Dickens’ 205th birthday around his statue. 2.30pm: Corner of … Continue reading

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Dickens/Brontë Christmas Lunch 2016

Please join Australian Brontë Association & NSW Dickens Society for Christmas lunch  on Saturday 3 December 2016 at 12 noon for 12.30pm Cello’s Restaurant, 4th Floor,  Castlereagh BoutiqueHotel 169 Castlereagh Street Sydney Cost $65.00 for Members and $70.00 for Non Members. Meal … Continue reading

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DICKENS ON HOLIDAYS Country Weekend

DICKENS ON HOLIDAYS Country Weekend MERCURE GERRINGONG RESORT 1 FERN STREET, GERRINGONG, NSW, AUSTRALIA Friday 10 March – Sunday 12 March 2017 This will be a fun, interactive weekend which no Dickensian should miss! Book your Country Weekend packages using … Continue reading

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