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NEXT MEETING - Thursday 7 November - Robynne Murphy. 6.30pm - at Wollongong City Library (First Floor), Burelli St.

NEXT MEETING - Thursday 7 November - Robynne Murphy

WOMEN OF STEEL - Robynne was instrumental in winning the right for women to work in BHP during the prolonged Jobs for Women dispute from 1980-1994. She has created a documentary, Women of Steel, which highlights an often forgotten part of the Illawarra's history and the struggle for women's rights. Press to find out more about Robynne
TARALGA 200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Taralga and Wollongong have a lot in common. Both were connected with the explorer Charles Throsby. On 5 and 6 October, Taralga residents are celebrating and invite everyone to join them. There will be a street parade, country dance and a fair with shearing competition, classic cars and hearty country food.

TARALGA 200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Taralga and Wollongong have a lot in common. Both were connected with the explorer Charles Throsby. On 5 and 6 October, Taralga residents are celebrating and invite everyone to join them. There will be a street parade, country dance and a fair with shearing competition, classic cars and hearty country food. Experience Taralga's fantastic lifestyle and warm country hospitality

SCANDAL, SLANDER AND INTERFERING WITH OUR NEIGHBOURS - An expose of bad behaviour by some early Illawarra residents. Researched and written by Lorraine Neate, the book reveals episodes and people not found in the mainstream of history. It brings to life the hardships, misfortunes and challenges of colonial life. 190 pages with illustrations.

SCANDAL, SLANDER AND INTERFERING WITH OUR NEIGHBOURS - An expose of bad behaviour by some early Illawarra residents. Researched and written by Lorraine Neate, the book reveals episodes and people not found in the mainstream of history. It brings to life the hardships, misfortunes and challenges of colonial life. 190 pages with illustrations. Available at the Museum or email oders to info@illawarramuseum.com

LOST WOLLONGONG - Discover more about Wollongong's history, museums and events. Join over 25,000 members, search through over 30,000 photos and share your memories.

LOST WOLLONGONG - Discover more about Wollongong's history, museums and events. Join over 25,000 members, search through over 30,000 photos and share your memories. Click to access the LOST WOLLONGONG site

HISTORY OF COAL MINING IN THE ILLAWARRA. 2 volumes in print. Edited by Ron Cairns for the AusIMM Illawarra Branch, Mineral Heritage Sub-Committee. An encyclopaedia of mining facts.

HISTORY OF COAL MINING IN THE ILLAWARRA. 2 volumes in print. Edited by Ron Cairns for the AusIMM Illawarra Branch, Mineral Heritage Sub-Committee. An encyclopaedia of mining facts. Purchase details

JOIN ILLAWARRA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - New members welcome. Benefits include monthly guest speakers, Bulletin, excursions.

JOIN ILLAWARRA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - New members welcome. Benefits include monthly guest speakers, Bulletin, excursions. MEMBERSHIP FORMS

COALFACES - MT KEMBLA - AN INTERPRETATION OF HISTORY AND PLACE by Darian Zam An evocative compilation of reminiscences and images of life in a mining village

COALFACES - MT KEMBLA - AN INTERPRETATION OF HISTORY AND PLACE by Darian Zam An evocative compilation of reminiscences and images of life in a mining village Available at the Illawarra Museum and Fairy Meadow newsagency

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