Join us for the final talk in the Heritage Skills Association Winter Warmer Talk Series. 

Primary sources such as letters, diaries and photos offer rich insight into the lives of Western Australians, and through the stories they tell, give depth and context to our history.  Come and hear how the Western Australian Military Digital Library (WAMDL) is digitally preserving and making these precious items freely accessible, and how WAMDL can be a valuable resource for those involved in preserving Western Australia’s heritage.

Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Time: 5.45pm arrival. Talk starts 6pm. Event Concludes 7.30pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Venue: City of Perth Library 573 Hay Street, Perth
Cost: Free, book now as places are limited.

About the speakerS

Angela Heymans and Gwyn Williams are directors of the Western Australian Military Digital Library, a volunteer led, registered charity with the mission to digitally preserve the military stories of Western Australia and share these stories on a free, public website.

HERITAGE SKILLS ASSOCIATION WINTER WARMER TALK SERIES

This series will showcase a range of local heritage professionals shining the spotlight on WA heritage places, projects, current challenges as well as provide a chance to meet other individuals interested in or working in these spaces.

Anyone with an interest in learning more about heritage and our environment is invited to attend as well as those studying, working or looking to enter the industry.

This event series is run in partnership with the Heritage Skills Association endorsed by Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, and the Heritage Council.

More talks in this series: 
Wednesday 25 June 2025 - Conservators at Large: Preserving cultural material in unexpected contexts
Wednesday 30 July 2025 - Preserving Rottnest's Military History 
Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Discovering Archaeological Sites via Survey Analysis