The RBG provides an opportunity for members to share their interest in the provenance and content of some of the fascinating items in our collection
Sessions are usually held in the Jervois Room, which is on the ground floor of the Mortlock Wing at the southern (North Terrace) end on the fourth Thursday of the month. The RBG has been running successfully since 2012 – it’s history has been captured by Jill Kerby.
This event is free for members of the RGSSA. Non-members are welcome to attend and tickets are available for $5 per person. The RGSSA welcomes new members who wish to make a contribution to the success of the society. There is a limit of 30 people at each meeting.
22 October 2026 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Rare Books Group
William Bligh remains one of history’s most famous naval officers. Despite his immense talent as a highly skilled navigator and cartographer, Bligh’s career was ultimately defined by historic conflicts, the mutiny of the Bounty and the ‘Rum Rebellion’.
Portrait by William Huey
26 November 2026 | 10:30 am
Rare Books Group
The Society has more than 30 large pictorial albums - this talk highlights a selection of these remarkable photographic albums, showcasing expeditions undertaken during the 19th century.
24 September 2026 | 10:30 am
25 June 2026 | 10:30 am
23 April 2026 | 10:30 am
25 July 2024 | 10:30 am
23 November 2023 | 10:30 am
19 October 2023 | 10:30 am
25 November 2022 | 10:30 am
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