Kogarah Historical Society

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Kogarah Historical Society, now in its 43rd year, was founded in 1970 with aims:

  • To encourage the study of Australian History and promote  awareness of the history of the Kogarah Municipality.
  • To seek to influence preservation of places of historical significance.
  • To research and publish local history for the interest of our members and the wider community.
  • To provide resources for historical study and research
  • To undertake the collection of books, records, manuscripts  and artefacts of historical significance to Kogarah
  • To liaise with other societies for an interchange of information
  • To arrange speakers and displays, to conduct excursions to places of historical interest and to promote other social  functions for the benefit of members, their friends and the general community.

 

KOGARAH SCHOOL OF ARTS 2

The Society meets on the second Thursday of months February to November, at the historic Kogarah School of Arts, cnr Bowns Road and Queens Avenue, Kogarah at 2 pm.                                       

For details of meetings and speakers see page

Carss Cottage rear 2001

The society administers Carss Cottage Museum.  For opening times and museum activities see page

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Our bi-monthly newsletter contains Member information and reports on past and future activities as well as articles of historic interest and original research.

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To contact the secretary for more information about our activities, EMAIL us