Meetings
Kogarah Historical Society meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from February to November at the Kogarah School of Arts (see Home page). The Guest Speaker talks first, at 2pm, and this is followed by afternoon tea. We then hold a short meeting at which you are invited to stay if you wish.
| Date | Speaker | Subject |
| 11 February | Gillian Lewis AMM |
The Endeavour |
| 11 March | AGM plus Dr Peter Orlovich, archivist & researcher | Unique Treasures in Kogarah Archives |
| 8 April | Dr Garry Darby Art Historian |
Monet’s Garden |
| 13 May | James Dunk Historian/Author |
Bedlam At Botany Bay |
| 10 June | Jo Harris OAM Ku-rin-gai HS |
Wireless comes to Australia |
| 8 July | David Short Volunteer RFDS |
The Royal Flying Doctor Service |
| 12 August | John Lanser, Australasian Pioneers Club | The 1857 Dunbar Disaster |
| 9 September | Mark Dunn Historian/Author |
The Convict Valley |
| 14 October | Colleen Subir Social Worker |
Drugs, Court and Gaols – A Woman’s View |
| 11 November | Kez Hasanic ANMM |
HMAS Australia, RAN flagship of WW1 |
Kogarah Historical Society also conducts tours and outings for members. Bookings and enquiries should be directed to Anne Williams (0425 215 589) annepw2207@hotmail.com
| 15 April | Trip with Dharug Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society. Bus from Carss Park, 9am, $20 |
| July (date tbc) | Tour St Mary’s Cathedral & State Theatre. |
| October (date tbc) | Trip to National Trust’s Retford Park, Bowral. (by bus) |