Historian– Author – Speaker – Broadcaster – Humourist – Entertainer – Art Lover
Jim Haynes OAM
2GB & 4BC every SUNDAY at 12.15 pm with Luke Grant – ‘The Great Australian Radio Show’
2GB every THURSDAY at 2.20 pm – ‘Sydneysiders’ – with Michael McLaren
6PR Sunday evenings with Harvey Deegan – ‘Remember When’
Jim Haynes & Davidson Gallery exhibition
What a fantastic time we had – so many lovely people – so many wonderful paintings.
Another wonderful exhibition set up by the staff at Davidson Auctions Gallery in May. Another planned for November!
We had a full house for the third presentation of history and art of Sydney Harbour. Thanks to all who came along, especially the 2GB listeners, friends and ‘regulars’. Thanks also to the wonderful staff at Davidson Auctions.
Collecting and researching rare and historically important images of Sydney Harbour has been a great pleasure, as well as an obsession. It’s a pleasure to pass on information and, eventually, the artworks themselves to people who appreciate them.
Robyn and I look forward to a sharing tea and biscuits and conversation with people who value the history of our harbour. We love remembering the artists who helped preserve our heritage.
The next exhibition and talk is planned for November 2026. If you would like to be kept updated, please email Jim
Exciting News . . .
THERE ARE STILL A VERY FEW CABINS LEFT – ALMOST TIME TO DEPART SO ENQUIRE NOW!
British & Irish History and Aussie Heritage FULLY ESCORTED CRUISE & TOUR
With Jim Haynes
I have always wanted to take a tour to Britain and Ireland, incorporating Australian History and Heritage. Finally, after several years of discussing ideas – Travelrite International have made it a reality. It is happening next July/Aug 2026!
The tour begins with four days in London, where we will visit the Maritime Museum and the Natural History Museum to learn the history of James Cook and the First Fleet. We will also explore London, including a tour of 19 rooms in Buckingham Palace
The next stage of our tour is a 12 day cruise from Southampton, we will visit Scotland, the Orkney Islands, the Western Isles, attend the Edinburgh Tattoo and then visit Belfast, Dublin and Cork. We will learn fascinating British, Scottish and Irish history as we go.
The added dimension on the cruise will be presentations by me on the Australian connections to all these places. So we will, at the same time, be exploring Australian history.
We will also visit the Beaches of Normandy and hear some amazing stories about Australians who were involved in the D Day landings.
The tour will conclude with a trip to the city of Bath to visit the fabulous Roman Baths, explore the Georgian world of Jane Austen and visit the grave of our first governor, Captain Arthur Phillip. We will then return to London via Heathrow Airport.
Here is the direct link to Travelrite
Of course, you may wish to extend your time in Europe by arriving before the tour or staying after it concludes. Travelrite can help you with flights and suggestions.
I am very excited about finally being able to do this. It has been a dream of mine for a long time. Robyn and myself, and tour manager Amanda, would love to have your company on this safe, fully-guided tour. We can guarantee friendship, fun and camaraderie, as well as a wonderful exploration of British, Scottish, Irish and Australian history.
The brochure is so comprehensive it needs it own web page….
A SUPER SPECIAL FOR THOSE INSIDE TIMES
or if you are getting ready early for Christmas
JIM’S $40 PACKAGE – POSTED ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA
PERHAPS I’M SENTIMENTAL – THE BOOK
PLUS
THE QUINTESSENTIAL JIM HAYNES DOUBLE CD
PLUS
THE SMILE CD
Please note ….. Any orders placed while Jim is away on the UK tour will be processed on his return
2GB – Jim’s segments on 2GB can be found in the podcasts of the Luke Grant’s Sunday weekend program and
Michael McLaren’s Thursday afternoon program
You can locate Jim’s spot in the last hour of each show.