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1. This will be a short ceremony acknowledging the meeting between Captains Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin. This led to the complete mapping of Australia. It will be held on Monday 8th of April 2024 commencing at 4.00pm. The location being Soldiers Memorial Gardens Flinders Pade Victor Harbor.
(Near the erected flag poles.)
2. A film event to be held on Saturday 11th of May 2024 at Victor Cinema Ocean Street Victor Harbor.
The documentary is entitled “The Navigators” and tells of navigational exploits of both captains and explains their meeting on the 8th of April 1802.
There will also be short presentations from honorary Professor and author Gillian Dooley speaking on Captain Matthew Flinders and Emerita Professors and authors Jean Fornaserio and John West-Sooby speaking on Captain Nicolas Baudin. Jean & John’s contribution to our understanding of these historical connections between France and Australia has been recognised by the French Government through the awarding of the Palmes Académiques in which they both hold the rank of “officier”.
At the end of the documentary, we will be holding our AGM, and we would welcome those that are interested in the affairs of Encounter Celebrations to remain.
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