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Book launch: The Man Who Carried the Nation’s Grief

Tuesday 29 November, 6.30pm
Readings Hawthorn

Join us for the launch of Carol Rosenhain’s new non-fiction work, The Man Who Carried the Nation’s Grief. This is the true story of J.M. Lean – the man who fulfilled the grim task of informing Australian families about the fate of their loved ones during WWI, and painstakingly responded to the queries of the grieving families.

Free, no booking required.

Location
Readings Hawthorn Wurundjeri Country, 687 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
Cover image for The Man Who Carried the Nation's Grief: James Malcolm Lean MBE & the Great War Letters

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