History Through Film: Jimmy Barnes Working Class Boy

Monday 17 July 2023 at 11:30 AM
Melton Library & Learning Hub

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Event Description

Long before Cold Chisel, long before 'Barnsey', Jimmy Barnes was the Scottish immigrant boy James Dixon Swan. Come along and learn about Barnes’s early life in Glasgow slums, and his immigration to South Australia. See how the Working Class Boy became the iconic Working Class Man.

Come along on the third Monday of every month for another documentary showcasing the history of our nation.

When

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday 17 July 2023

Contact

9747 5300

Where

Melton Library & Learning Hub
31 McKenzie Street
Melton VIC 3337
Australia
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Event Partner

Presented with thanks to Kanopy and Roadshow Films.

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