Due to the uncertainty of the fire situation in our region and a total fire ban that is in place, the committee has determined it necessary to postpone the Christmas BBQ on Sunday 8th December until the new year. We … Continue reading →
Our Society will be taking a well-deserved break over the festive season. We will be closed from week commencing Monday 16th December 2019 and reopening on Monday 13th January 2020. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a … Continue reading →
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 →
