MEETING

The next general meeting of the Society is on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 2pm
in the Kogarah School of Arts. This month we have bestselling author Sue Williams to talk to us. She will speak about her book “The  Governor, his wife and his mistress” Visitors and new members are very welcome. Entry only $5.00 which includes our home cooked afternoon tea.  Inquiries to Gill 0439 667 843.

(Elsewhere on this website you can find our list of speakers for the year)

A date for your diary at Carss Cottage – Monday at the Museum is on 25 May starting at 10 am with morning tea in the courtyard. Our speaker is Jimmy Thomson on his book The First Anzacs . It is about the sappers (combat engineers) who were among the first to land at Gallipoli but were accidentally written out of official records – for 100 years.  Jimmy suggests that if you want to follow his talk with pictures, you can download them from his website www.jimmythomson.com/first-anzacs-gallery Inquiries/bookings to  Anne Williams 0425215589

 
The Kogarah Historical Society, now in its 56th year, was founded in 1970 to encourage the study of Australian History and promote awareness of the history of the Kogarah Municipality. Our motto is “Preserving the Past for the Future”
KOGARAH SCHOOL OF ARTS 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 the Meetings page.
Carss Cottage rear 2001 The society administers Carss Cottage Museum. For opening times and museum activities see the Carss Park Museum page. Check the catalogue for interesting items through www.carsscottage.historicalsociety.com.au 
Newsletter Jan-Feb 2021 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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