John Ogden, author and founder of Cyclops Press, will introduce Saltwater People of the Broken Bays.

Saltwater People of the Broken Bays tells the history of Sydney's northern beaches, the birthplace of Australian beach culture. The story begins with the surprising revelation that the Aboriginal clans who lived along this coast, the first Saltwater People, were not only adept at fishing and swimming, they also enjoyed the surf centuries before the Europeans "discovered" swimming and surfing, and all the while living sustainably. The Broken Bays also saw the genesis of commercial surfboard building and a fledgling surf media. Saltwater People of the Broken Bays celebrates the lives and achievements of many of the northern beaches' favourite sons and daughters but the main focus remains the headlands and beaches, the reefs and estuaries that bear witness to the timeless onslaught of the ocean.

Please join us when John Ogden speaks about his beautiful new book that celebrates the history of our local area.

Bookings are essential and can be made by calling (02) 9979 2112. Cost is $ 8.00 which will be credited against your purchases on the night.

SECOND TALK ADDED - John Ogden's talk on February 23rd is now fully booked. We are pleased that John has agreed to a second talk to take place on Thursday, March 1st at 6.30 pm.

All the booking details remain the same.

Where: Berkelouw Mona Vale, 12-14 Park Street, Mona Vale, NSW, 2103
When: Thursday, 23rd February
Time: 06:30pm - 08:30pm

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