# Event Details

- **Event Name**: For Her Love of Birds | Jane Melville in Conversation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Jane Ward Tost defied 19th century societal constraints to become one of England’s leading naturalists and taxidermists. A peer of John Gould and John James Audubon, Jane’s artistic talent and technical expertise captivated museum visitors around the globe. But Jane’s incredible achievements were not easily won. She lived a highly eventful life, showing remarkable resilience in the face of profound difficulties.

Meticulously researched and beautifully written by museum curator, biologist and writer Jane Melville AM, this enthralling biography follows the extraordinary life of Jane Ward Tost (1816–1889), Australia’s first salaried female museum employee. Forgotten by history, she left an indelible legacy.

Jane Melville is a highly respected biologist and museum curator. She has over 20 years’ experience working in museums, leading research on Australia’s reptiles, frogs and birds. Jane’s research has been supported by a Fulbright Fellowship and a Churchill Fellowship. Her contributions to the museums sector have been recognised with the award of a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia.Jane is the author of Dragon Lizards of Australia: Evolution, ecology and a comprehensive field guide, along with numerous popular science articles in magazines such as The Conversation, Cosmos, Australasian Science and Science Victoria. Jane now spends much of her spare time uncovering stories about the people who have shaped our knowledge of the natural world.

Join Jane at the Afterword Cafe.

Tickets available now through Trybooking:
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hobart/for-her-love-of-birds-|-jane-melville-in-conversation/200029975478018
- **Event Categories**: art, science-fair, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hobart
- **state**: TS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 131 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7000
- **lat**: -42.88399
- **long**: 147.32605
- **full address**: 131 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7000

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is For Her Love of Birds | Jane Melville in Conversation being held?
  - **A:** For Her Love of Birds | Jane Melville in Conversation takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am at 131 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7000.
- **Q**: Who is organizing For Her Love of Birds | Jane Melville in Conversation?
  - **A:** For Her Love of Birds | Jane Melville in Conversation is organized by Fullers Bookshop.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Fullers Bookshop's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Fullers Bookshop a rating of 2/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Fullers Bookshop has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** For Her Love of Birds | Jane Melville in Conversation 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 Hobart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If For Her Love of Birds | Jane Melville in Conversation sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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