July 21, 2023
by Sonia Jennings
Comments Off on Mary Sheehan wins RHSV John Adam prize
The John Adam prize is awarded by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria for the best article or historical note on Victorian history in the four VHJ issues over two calendar years. The prize is awarded for an article or … Continue reading
December 3, 2021
by Sonia Jennings
Comments Off on Women & the Plague: The 1919 Spanish Influenza Pandemic in Melbourne
An online talk by Mary Sheehan (hosted by SHAPS, University of Melbourne), November 2021 Pandemics have always been more than just a medical problem, for they also highlight societal inequalities. Socioeconomic status and ethnic backgrounds have a profound effect on … Continue reading
May 25, 2017
by Mary Sheehan
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Have you ever developed a sense of friendship for someone who doesn’t know you; say, a television or sports star? You feel you really know them, but they’ve never heard of you. You might pass them on a busy street or at a crowded airport, and … Continue reading