Robin McLachlan

DR ROBIN McLACHLAN, OAM, described himself as a "public historian", that is a professional historian who works within and for the community, applying the expertise and knowledge of a trained historian directly to the needs of the community to appreciate and safeguard its history. His driving interest was to make history accessible beyond the cloistered narcissistic world of academic historians. His public work was presented through the medium of theatre, film and the internet, as well as through structured education programmes (with major institutions), commissioned histories, public talks, guided walks, interpretative signage and exhibitions.

Dr McLachlan collaborated with Andrew Pike on the production of THE CHIFLEYS OF BUSBY STREET, a film exploring community memory of Ben Chifley, Prime Minister of Australia from 1945 to 1949, and a life-long resident of the NSW regional centre of Bathurst.

Dr McLachlan passed away in Bathurst on 6 October 2022.

Filmography

CHIFLEYS OF BUSBY STREET, THE » The Chifleys of Busby Street is an eloquent portrait of Australia’s best-loved Prime Minister Ben Chifley, his wife Elizabeth, and their cherished spirit kept alive in Bathurst for the many decades since his death...