2020 Program
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…
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2019 Johnson Society Seminar
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…
2019 JSA Visit to the NGV
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…
2019 Johnson Society Program
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…
President’s Report August 2018
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
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…
Exciting New Publication
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…
2016 Fleeman Lecture
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…
JSA 2016 Seminar
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,…
Eighteenth century porcelain sculpture at the NGV
2016 Gallery visit to see examples of 18th Century Art
The annual visit for members and friends of the Johnson Society to see examples of eighteenth century art will take place at the National Gallery of Victoria on the afternoon…