Jane Austen Society of WA (JASWA)
Email: [email protected]
Catherine Gordon and Celena Chapelhow started the new and reenergised Jane Austen Society of
WA in 2016. New topics and a more structured schedule will enable the group to look in more detail
at many different elements when studying and discussing Jane Austen. 2016 culminated in a
wonderful High Tea celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday at the UWA Club.
At our first session this year we have looked at letters and had lessons on writing ‘Regency Style’
using quills and ink. Both Catherine and Celena are devoted to Persuasion and this will be examined
in more detail within the themes, throughout 2017.
A special event is being planned to celebrate and acknowledge the bicentenary of Jane Austen’s
death in July.
In October, Tim Bullamore editor and publisher of Jane Austen’s Regency World magazine will be
visiting WA and will present to our group. We thank JASA for their support in enabling this event to
take place.
JASWA
2017 Meeting Schedule Date Theme Topic
Date
11th Mar
Theme
Novels & Writing
Topic
Letters
Writing Workshop
6th May
Interpretation
Movie Adaptations- Cinematic
approaches and
representations
1st July
Sensibilities
Sensibilities - Members choose
an article to discuss
16 July
Bicentennial Celebration
2nd Sept
Family
Reflection on Austen’s Life
Venue to be advised
Jane Austen’s Naval Brothers
and Connections
Conference Report
Special Meeting
22nd Oct
Guest Speaker
Tim Bullamore
The Joy of Jane:
The Legacy Jane Austen
4th Nov
Historical Context
Society in Bath
16th Dec
Birthday Celebration
High Tea Birthday Celebration
All meetings take place at the Tom Dadour Community Centre and unless advised otherwise
Address: 363 Bagot Road, Subiaco Western Australia 6008