Welcome to 2021
We are hopeful that in 2021 the Johnson Society of Australia will be able to resume some of our normal programs. Although the situation regarding the pandemic has improved in…
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We are hopeful that in 2021 the Johnson Society of Australia will be able to resume some of our normal programs. Although the situation regarding the pandemic has improved in…
For twenty- six years the Johnson Society of Australia has explored life and culture in eighteenth century England through the eyes of Samuel Johnson and his circle of influential women…
The Annual Seminar is one of the highlights of our year, and this year’s will be no exception. For 2019 we are focusing on three individuals, one woman and two…
Eighteenth Century English Neo-Classical design and art at the NGVSunday 14th AprilMeet at 2:15 for 2:30 start.One of the ways of exploring the world of Samuel Johnson and his friends…
We are pleased to announce that dates for our 2019 program have been finalised so that these can now be put in your diary. More details will appear closer to…
With the current issue of the Southern Johnsonian, the Johnson Society of Australia enters its 25th year and we remain a strong organisation, maintaining at least four events each year.…
2017 Fleeman Lecture The 2017 Fleeman Lecture will be held on Saturday 11 November, beginning at 3:00 pm following the AGM. This year's distinguished lecturer is Professor Karen Green from…
We are pleased to advise that Professor Kate Burridge's Fleeman Lecture, 'Magnificence of Promises': Samuel Johnson and advertising has now been published. This is a fascinating exploration of the early…
Professor Emeritus John Carroll on Dr Johnson and the Great Anglo Tradition 5:00 pm, Saturday 15th October Tonic House, 386 Flinders Lane Melbourne John Carroll’s work focuses on culture, and…
The Johnson Society of Australia IncAnnual SeminarSaturday 30 July 201611:00 am—4:00 pm (Registration from 10:30 am) The English Speaking Union146 Toorak Rd West South Yarra$30 members and $35 non-members Includes tea,…