Matthew Barton
Australian National University
History
Pattern of the National Type: Australians, the Beach, and the Rise of the Lifesaver in the Interwar Period
Australian National University
History
Pattern of the National Type: Australians, the Beach, and the Rise of the Lifesaver in the Interwar Period
Matthew is a BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) student at the Australian National University. Originally from all over rural New South Wales, Matthew came to the ANU after being awarded the prestigious Tuckwell Scholarship. He has just finished his Honours thesis on the history of swimming pools in Australia. In addition to his love of history, Matthew has also directed and acted in numerous theatrical productions at university.