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Policing Canberra's Colonial Frontier | Heritage Festival

Antique silverware originally owned by Captain Alured Faunce from the Canberra Museum + Gallery
Antique silverware originally owned by Captain Alured Faunce from the Canberra Museum + Gallery

Overview

Discover the life of Captain Alured Tasker Faunce, Canberra's first police magistrate, appointed to Queanbeyan in 1837. This talk delves into colonial governance, policing, and the enduring Faunce family legacy. It also highlights a recent acquisition by CMAG: a rare artifact connected to Captain Faunce, shedding new light on this significant chapter in the region's history.

Captain Alured Tasker Faunce silver-ware collection, 1839. CMAG Collection.

Dates

14 May 2025
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
Canberra Museum + Gallery176 London Circuit, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Lockers
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Contacts

02 6207 3968
[email protected]
events.humanitix.com

When

Next on 14 May 2025 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Where

Canberra Museum + Gallery, 176 London Circuit, Canberra

Price

Adult
from $0 to $15

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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