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Mountains Historical Society |
| "Promoting
community interest in history, and Blue Mountains history in
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Objective
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- Objective: to promote
community interest in history in general and in the Blue Mountains in
particular.
- Meetings: first Saturday of each month (except January)
at the Society's headquarters at Hobby's Reach.
When a talk is given by an invited speaker, or by a member.
- Excursions: to places of historical interest, held on the second
Monday of most months.
Membership benefits and further information...
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Research Centre
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- Over 10,000 records of people, places and events in the Blue
Mountains.
- Over 5,000 historic photographs.
- Wheelchair access.
- Open every Tuesday, 10am until 2pm, Friday 10am to 12 noon.
Research officer available to assist
with personal research
- Research can be done for you, incurring a
charge.
- Documents can be copied on site.
- Copies of photographs and other images can be
ordered.
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Photographic
Exhibitions
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Exhibitions of historic photographs are held throughout the year
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Historic Cottage
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Historic Tarella Cottage, built in 1890, is in
its original state and open to the public.
See separate web site for more info... |
Publications
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- Society Publications: covering Wentworth Falls, the
McLaughlin Family, and the
Blue Mountains Historical Society.
- Member's Publications: Various titles covering the
Blue Mountains and general history of Australia.
- Sales: All books are sold in the Tarella Cottage
shop.
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Historical Notes
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- Beryl
McLaughlin
- Pioneer female architect & Society benefactor.
- Cox's Road
- Aerial photo map showing route of Cox's 1814 road through Wentworth
Falls.
- Weatherboard
- The beginnings of Wentworth Falls village.
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Links
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Affiliated societies, other
historical societies (local and surrounding areas), Blue Mountains
information. Click here... |
Contact &
Location
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Contact
Phone: (02) 4757-3824
Mail: PO Box 17, Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782
Location
"Hobby's Reach", 99-101 Blaxland Rd, Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782. |
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Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains.
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Copyright
Except where otherwise stated or where material has passed into the
public domain, all content
© 2002 Blue Mountains Historical Society Inc, P.O. Box 17, Wentworth
Falls, NSW 2782.
Images are from the BMHS collection, except where otherwise stated.
Some content modified for the Web by David Martin.
Web site design and code © 2002 David Martin.
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