September Snippets 2019 Written during “the rains” on Tuesday 17th….let’s hope it continues……. Descent – SAGS September The Indomitable Miss Jane Skillicorn (Croker Prize Winner) – in 1850 four ships sailed into Lyttelton Harbour, their mission was to establish … Continue reading →
Our society achieved second prize in Category A for 2019 (under 500 members in the group) in the Nick Vine Hall awards. A certificate was awarded to the Society as well as one our Editor, Julie Gullan for the December … Continue reading →
COFFEE AND CHAT MORNING AT BREAKERS CAFE Mollymook Beach Friday 23rd August 2019 from 10a.m. Please feel free to invite friends – but do let Lola Davis know if you are coming by Monday 19th August email secretary@mufhsi.org … Continue reading →
The Tamworth Family Historian – July 2019 Extract from Tamworth dentition…. Marmaduke Carmichael 1840-1920 Extract from W History of Werris Creek and District…..Urban and Rural Development 1877-1900 Extract from “Carrabobbila”…..the Churches Urrabubula Uniting Church Extract from Chronological History of Tamworth.,..’Death … Continue reading →
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 →
