Principal speaker
Professor Peter Roebuck
Milfield and Cambridge educated, Peter Roebuck was an intelligent, complex and often misunderstood person whose ability as an opening batsman was often overshadowed by other events.
He made his debut for Somerset 2nd XI in 1969 at 13 as a legspinner, joining the county properly on leaving school in 1974. His batting style was solid rather than spectacular, and his contributions were often overlooked in a side which boasted Ian Botham and Viv Richards.
He passed 1000 runs nine times in 12 seasons, and in the mid to late 1980s was one of the leading batsmen on the county circuit.
When still a player Roebuck turned to fournalism and quickly established a reputation as an intelligent writer who pulled no punches, and he now contributes a column to The Age and Sydney Morning Herald as well as publishing several books.
The doors open at 5.30pm. Guests are welcome to join us for refreshments prior to the seminar. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Directions:
By car: Paid parking is available at the Queensland Art Gallery/Queensland
Museum Car park. Enter from Grey Street or the Cultural Centre tunnel.
For information on parking fees, telephone (07) 3840 7103.
By bus: Alight at the Cultural Centre Busway in Melbourne Street.
By train: Alight at South Brisbane Station, corner of Melbourne and Grey Streets.
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RSVP on or before Monday 3 March 2008 , by email kathy.bailey@griffith.edu.au , or by phone 3735 3730
Event contact details
- Kathy Bailey
- 3735 3730