# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author Talk Series: A Formidable Man: John William Springthorpe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: Fact and Fiction: exploring the history of medicineAbout this EventA Formidable Man by Allan MawdsleyA man of many persuasions and vast energy, A Formidable Man is an expansive detailing into the contributions and controversies of a combative personality…John William Springthorpe was a prominent general physician, lecturer, and writer in late nineteenth century’s marvellous Melbourne.Springthorpe, affectionately known as Springy, took major advocacy roles in physiotherapy, dentistry, nursing, public health, child welfare, epilepsy, and mental health during his career.His bitter criticism of the mistreatment of ‘shell shock’ victims during World War I was followed by advocacy for those afflicted with what’s now known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.In our 150th year, hear from authors of books that centre around First Nations Healing practices, innovators and leaders in medicine and social change to M**der mysteries and novels grounded in medical history. These autobiographies, biographies and flights of fancy will inspire and amaze as fact is sometimes more surprising than fiction.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carlton/author-talk-series-a-formidable-man-john-william-springthorpe/100001985695142625
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: Seminar Room G03, 233 Bouverie St (Medical History Museum Building)
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Carlton
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Seminar Room G03, 233 Bouverie St (Medical History Museum Building)
- **lat**: -37.8010955
- **long**: 144.962065
- **full address**: Seminar Room G03, 233 Bouverie St (Medical History Museum Building), 233 Bouverie St, Carlton, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Author Talk Series: A Formidable Man: John William Springthorpe being held?
  - **A:** Author Talk Series: A Formidable Man: John William Springthorpe takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Seminar Room G03, 233 Bouverie St (Medical History Museum Building), 233 Bouverie St, Carlton, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Author Talk Series: A Formidable Man: John William Springthorpe?
  - **A:** Author Talk Series: A Formidable Man: John William Springthorpe is organized by Medical History Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Author Talk Series: A Formidable Man: John William Springthorpe is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carlton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Author Talk Series: A Formidable Man: John William Springthorpe sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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