NEW LIBRARY ADDITIONS : From St Petersburg to Port Jackson – Russian Travellers’ Tales of Australia 1807-1912 by Windle, Govor, and Massov The first Russian vessel to visit Port Jackson was the Neva, commanded by Captain Leonty Hagemeister, in … Continue reading →
Program for the Day: Morning session 10-12am Members Research and Assistance Lunch session 12-12.45 – Bring your own or Cafe upstairs Members Meeting 12.45-1.45pm – Find out what’s happening and voice your opinion if you wish Guest Speaker 1.45pm Brian Harris from … Continue reading →
Our Society’s Christmas Raffle was drawn on Wednesday 12th December 2018. Congratulations to the winners who were 1st Prize – Fruit Box – Chris Kean Ticket No 063 c/p Red A 2nd Prize – 2 bottles of wine – Margaret … Continue reading →
At the Awards Presentation Afternoon on 7th November 2018, The Hon Shelley Hancock, our Patron presented several awards. These certificates were presented to those who have achieved becoming Life Members as well as Certificates of Appreciation. After this day our … Continue reading →
CHRISTMAS FUN RAISER – SAUSAGE SIZZLE – AT THE MAGNUSSON’S Come along to Col and Marg Magnusson’s place Blackburn road turn at 456C Woodstock Rd Milton. Sunday 9th December 2018 – Starts 11.30am for 12noon and goes to whenever It will be a day of … Continue reading →
New Books……a number of new books are on our shelves and here is the latest about Female migration entitled: Single and Free by Elizabeth Rushen … Continue reading →
We are hosting a presentation and workshop on RYERSON INDEX Bob Atkins a member of the Ryerson Index Management Committee will be presenting a discussion on the Ryerson Index and Australian Cemeteries Indexes Saturday 17 November 2018 10.00 am to 3.30 … Continue reading →
Our society was successful in receiving a community grant this year. John Sparkes received this at the presentation in September. … Continue reading →
