A new biography of Frank Arkell

Presented by ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences

In the 1970s and 1980s Frank Arkell dominated Wollongong politics with an irrespressable style and boundless energy.

But at the edges of public consciousness there were rumours and allegations of impropriety and illicit activities. These eventually solidified into police charges in 1997. Just three months before he was due to stand trial he was brutally murdered.

Join us as Frank Bongiorno launches Erik Eklund's important and powerful new work on an influential but tragically flawed individual.

Date and Times

  • Fri 02 May 2025, 6:00 pm - Fri 02 May 2025, 7:30 pm

Location

Sir Roland Wilson Building SRWB 202
120 McCoy Street
ANU, ACT, 2600

Speakers

  • Prof Frank Bongiorno
  • Prof Laurajane Smith
  • Prof Erik Eklund

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