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NEXT MEETING - Thursday 6 June at 6.30pm - first floor Wollongong City Library - Burelli St, WollongongPam West will talk about her book - Port Kembla: a Memoir in which she explores the past and future of Port Kembla.

NEXT MEETING - Thursday 6 June at 6.30pm - first floor Wollongong City Library - Burelli St, Wollongong

The steelworks overshadowed all aspects of the town and Pam recalls a bustling Wentworth Street, the waves of migrants who arrived seeking work, and the parallel lives of the Wadi Wadi, the original inhabitants.
Our next excursion will be on 24 May to Meroogal house at Worrigee St, Nowra. Meroogal is a rare and precious gem and has barely changed since it was built in the 1880s. Meet at Meroogal at 10.15am. Please Allow 90 minutes for the drive from Wollongong. The cost of entry to Meroogal is $15 pp and we will go to Club Nowra on Juction Street for lunch. At the time of booking please let us know when you book whether you need transport or can provide transport. To book, call Jeanette on 0439 008 343 - RSVP 3 May

Our next excursion will be on 24 May to Meroogal house at Worrigee St, Nowra. Meroogal is a rare and precious gem and has barely changed since it was built in the 1880s. Meet at Meroogal at 10.15am. Please Allow 90 minutes for the drive from Wollongong. The cost of entry to Meroogal is $15 pp and we will go to Club Nowra on Juction Street for lunch. At the time of booking please let us know when you book whether you need transport or can provide transport. To book, call Jeanette on 0439 008 343 - RSVP 3 May Click fr more information about Meroogal

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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