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 |
13 February | Jessica North, author | Esther Abraham |
12 March | AGM plus Betty Goodyer, researcher, librarian | Myles McRae |
9 April | James Dunk, historian and writer | Bedlam at Botany Bay |
14 May | Gillian Lewis, Maritime Museum | Pearls and Pearling |
11 June | Edith Ziegler, author | New Italy in northern NSW |
9 July | Jo Harris OAM, VP Ku-ring-gai HS | Wireless comes to Australia |
13 August | Edith Ziegler, author cancelled |
New Italy in Northern NSW – the extraordinary story behind its foundation |
******* meetings re-commenced ******* | ||
10 September | Barbara Appleton, author | Tracking Mr Sharpe |
8 October | Edith Ziegler, author re-scheduled |
New Italy in Northern NSW – the extraordinary story behind its foundation |
12 November | Ian Macfarlane, ex-governor Reserve Bank, author | 10 Remarkable Australians |
Kogarah Historical Society also conducts tours and outings for members. Bookings and enquiries should be directed to Cath Sullivan (9579 6149) or Gill Whan (0439 667 843)
26 March | Up the Lazy River trip 9:30 at Maritime Museum – $45 plus lunch |
30 April | Walk around Carss Park 1pm start at Carss Cottage – Free |
Two more trips later in the year – to be advised.