Authors Talk - Meet Stefanie Koens Daughters of Batavia!
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Let’s chat about one of the most gripping and haunting stories in Australian history…Join us for an Author’s Talk on Daughters of Batavia – a powerful retelling of survival, courage, and the human stories behind the infamous Batavia shipwreck.
Hear directly from the author as she brings to life the voices of the women often left out of history. Discover the research, the untold perspectives, and the enduring legacy of this extraordinary story.
Location: Café Clipper Rockingham
Date: Saturday 23rd May
Time: 11.15am
Tickets: FREE
This is a must event for history lovers, storytellers, and anyone fascinated by Western Australia’s maritime past.
Stay after the talk for a Q&A and book signing.
11.15am Arrive and Mingle - please arrive with enough time to not only purchase a coffee but for the staff to make it too. Allow 30 mins as we're expecting around 30 -40 people and they also have their own customers to serve. Thanks for understanding.
11.30am Authors Discussion
12.noon Audience Questions
12.20pm Book Signing & Photos
Cafe Clipper invites you to stay for lunch, so why not make a day out of it and book a table.
OR arrive early and enjoy breakfast.
Book a table and stay for lunch …. https://www.hotelclipper.com.au/cafe_clipper
This event is hosted by #McCaskeyHeritageEvents and Stefanie Koens
Books can be purchased on the day at the event from QBD Books
https://www.qbd.com.au/locations/rockingham
Come & Chat with….
Daughters of Batavia Author Stefanie Koens
Date
Saturday 23 May 2026 11:10 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC+08)Location
Cafe Clipper
20 -30 Patterson Road, Rockingham WA 6168
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Authors Talk - Meet Stefanie Koens Daughters of Batavia!
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