Castellano Memorial Lecture, 2024

In 1952, Dr Francesco Castellano re-founded the Brisbane branch of the Dante Alighieri Society, which had suspended its activities in 1939. The Society honours his memory each year by inviting a special guest speaker to present the Castellano Memorial Lecture, which is faithfully supported by his wife, Maria Castellano, and her family.

This year’s lecture will be presented by historian Catherine Dewhirst, on a topic from her recent research:

‘Vote taken in paddock’:

The Danesi brothers, anti-fascism and rights of Italian migrants in Queensland, 1920s-1940s

Dr Catherine Dewhirst, University of Southern Queensland

Saturday 28 September, 2.30pm

St Anne’s Hall, 127 Nelson St, Kalinga

Entry is free, all welcome!

To assist us in catering for refreshments after the lecture, please book by email info@dante-alighieri.com.au or by phone 0401 927967.