NEXT MEETING - Thursday 1 August - John Shipp. 6.30pm - at Wollongong City Library (First Floor), Burelli St.
AROUND THE LAKE - the land, homes and lives of the first five European land grantees in Illawarra and some of their successors.
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
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
Illawarra Museum Wollongong
11 Market St, Wollongong
NSW, Australia 2500
OPEN - Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Noon to 3.00pm
ENTRY IS FREE
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Telephone - 4228 7770 (please leave a message)
Email - illawarrahistoricalsociety@yahoo.com.au
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