Summary
- The article discusses the tumultuous events surrounding Gerard Krefft, a former director of the Australian Museum in Sydney 150 years ago.
- Krefft’s support of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and his vocal nature led to clashes with trustees and ultimately his forcible removal from the museum.
- Despite winning a subsequent court case, Krefft never regained his position as Curator and faced financial struggles until his death in 1881.
- Peter FitzSimons will host a panel discussion at the Australian Museum to commemorate this event 150 years later.
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