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Myall Coast Historical Society Inc. |
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Newsletter August 2009
North Pindimar Tour – By all accounts our members and friends had a delightful afternoon hosted by Ruth and Alan Calcutt. Combined with a leisurely walk along the waterfront they were treated to learning about Oyster Farming techniques by Cyril Edwards. Thanks to the kind generosity of Ruth, Alan and members of the Baptist Church, a delicious afternoon tea was provided at their home. Thanks also to Kerry and Linda McIntosh who transported most of our members that attended in their 12 seater bus.
Show & Tell – Dirt Trapper Mats – Saturday 5th September As a fundraiser and an opportunity to celebrate History Week, we are organising this combined event at the Tea Gardens Masonic Hall for 2pm. Anyone who has an interesting item or items from “yesteryear” (not necessarily local) that would like to include in this Show & Tell please bring along between 1.00 and 1.30pm. This does not only apply to members but also the public as we would love to see what you may have tucked away, so start letting your friends and family know! A demonstration on Dirt Trapper Mats will be presented and mats will be available to purchase on the day. We will have light refreshments available, a cuppa and a biscuit or cake, so once again we ask members to bring along something for the day. A gold coin donation will be appreciated on entry.
Wildside History Tours Saturday 26th September 10am We are hosting a history tour again as I stated last month, leaving the Tea Gardens Information Centre at 10am. This year we are having narrators on the bus (possibly 2 buses) to give a guided tour of parts of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest with stops at various sites. Riverside Festival – Saturday 31st October Once again we are busy putting together a display etc for a stall at this festival. This year we hope to have more items on display as well as photographs etc and Rex Sargeant has come up with another “Mystery Item”. Period costume of a different kind will be the order of the day this year to catch the public eye. The Festival is quite a big event and takes a lot of effort so if you can help on the day please let me know. Pindimar Market Day – Saturday 7th November We have been invited to have a stall at this event and look forward to being part of this day as it will provide the opportunity to display some of our acquired local historical items / books etc. It also gives a chance to support the Pindimar / Bundabah Community Association that has been a strong advocate of our Historical Society. As you can see we have a lot happening in the next few months, so put these dates and times in your diaries. MCHS Tea Towels / Placemats There are also things happening behind the scenes, with Elsa, Jan, Annette & Lesley busy putting together a MCHS Tea Towel that is now on order and should be available for sale in the near future. Also in the pipeline are Placemats with a local historical theme, so great going girls! With Father’s Day coming up, don’t forget the large collection of books available at the CTC, including the Ebb and Flow that would make a great gift! Contact the secretary on 4997 0820 or visit the web site www.teagardensonline.com.au for reports.
Dawn Engel Secretary 4997 0820 |
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Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest Community Information Service |
