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Those living in the vicinity of Salisbury South can enjoy a free talk of one of the great pioneers of Australian craftsmanship.

Mark Muller, the Editor-in-Chief of RM Williams Publishing will be highlighting insights from the history of the RM Williams brand as he talks about the legacy and life of Reginald Murray Williams.

Williams was born in 1908 in Belalie North, near Jamestown. His family worked and trained horses. He left school at 13 and spent three years learning to survive the harsh conditions in the desert, living with Aboriginal Australians. He learned leatherwork, setting up a workshop to employ local people and eventually starting a factory. His most popular product was hand-crafted riding boots as they were made from a single piece of leather that had a seam at the back of the boot.

Additional legacies include the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, the Equestrian Federation of Australia and he helped spearhead the initial thinking behind the Bicentennial National Trail.

Events taking part in public spaces such as libraries may be advertised by the use of poster printing.

An event entitled RM Williams: Beyond the Boot, is taking place on Wednesday 27th May, from 6.30pm until 7.30pm. The venue is the Salisbury Community Hub Library, 34 Church Street, Salisbury, SA. It is free to attend but those planning to come along should register for a place.