Intrigued by the story of Dubbo’s founder, Jean Emile Serisier, a local woman has taken it upon herself to delve deeper into the life of the man the city can confidently call its founding father.
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Now she wants to share her findings with the rest of the community.
After 10 years of research Yvette Aubusson-Foley has collated over 5000 documents, letters, photographers and correspondence with descendants and other historians to research a historical novel about Jean Emile’s life, triumphs, loves and losses.
She will share some insight into his life in a presentation to commemorate the 140th anniversary of his death.
Yvette’s ability to read French has allowed her to scour archives online in search of clues about Serisier’s early life, and which shaped him into the man of the mark he would become.
Jean Emile as a young man in his 20s, led a syndicate of Frenchmen who petitioned the government to officially gazette the first streets and properties of the village of Dubbo.
From that moment onward he strived to create a prosperous community agitating support for schools, hospitals, churches, the courts, a post office and more.
The presentation will be held at the Dubbo Branch Library from 2pm on Thursday, February 9.
