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Murdoch Lecture 2026: Mapping the Second World War in Asia
Murdoch Lecture 2026: Mapping the Second World War in Asia took place on Wed, 16 Sept 2026 at 6:30 pm (GMT+8) at City of Melville Main Hall in Perth, WA, and runs until 8:00 pm.
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Historian Professor Sandra Wilson delivers the 40th annual Murdoch Lecture on how wartime maps shaped Australia's understanding of World War II in Asia. The presentation explores these documents as tools of propaganda and military strategy that communicated vulnerability, victory, and visions for a new regional order.
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Discover how maps shaped the way Australia understood World War II in Asia, influencing perceptions of conflict, identity and the region's future. In the 40th annual Murdoch Lecture, historian Professor Sandra Wilson explores how wartime maps became powerful tools of both propaganda and military strategy, communicating vulnerability, victory and visions of a new regional order. Presented by the Melville History Society and the City of Melville. • 6.30pm | Doors open & refreshments • 7.00pm | Lecture starts This event is part of Melville Storylines Festival 2026. To view the full program, visit melvillecity.com.au/storylines
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- When
- Wed, 16 Sept 2026 · 6:30 pm (GMT+8) · until 8:00 pm
- Where
- City of Melville Main Hall
- Address
- 10 Almondbury Rd, Booragoon WA 6154, Australia
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- Cultural Events
Questions
- When was Murdoch Lecture 2026: Mapping the Second World War in Asia?
- Wed, 16 Sept 2026 at 6:30 pm GMT+8.
- Where was Murdoch Lecture 2026: Mapping the Second World War in Asia?
- City of Melville Main Hall, 10 Almondbury Rd, Booragoon WA 6154, Australia, Perth, WA.
- What time did Murdoch Lecture 2026: Mapping the Second World War in Asia end?
- It runs until 8:00 pm.