Tarella Historic Cottage Museum provides an insight into life in the Blue Mountains in the late 19th Century and early 20th century. A visit is often an opportunity to see how meals were cooked in the old kitchen. Hobby's Reach Research Centre is also open to provide visitors with an insight into the work of […]
Bill Phippen will talk about the life of Kathleen M Butler who, for many years, worked along side the NSW government engineer, John Bradfield, as his Confidential Secretary. Bradfield is often called the Father of Modern Sydney because of his role in building the Sydney Harbour Bridge, railways and other major works. Butler worked closely […]
Tarella Historic Cottage Museum provides an insight into life in the Blue Mountains in the late 19th Century and early 20th century. Hobby’s Reach Research Centre is also open to provide visitors with an insight into the work of the Blue Mountains Historical Society. Morning and afternoon teas are available in the Hobby's Reach Research […]
Paul Innes, a long term member of BMHS, will speak about the Pitt Family of Wentworth Falls. His talk will be illustrated by images from here in the Blue Mountains as well as from the Pitt Family's Original Home in England, which Paul visited in his most recent trip at the end of 2024.
Tarella Historic Cottage Museum provides an insight into life in the Blue Mountains in the late 19th Century and early 20th century. Hobby’s Reach Research Centre is also open to provide visitors with an insight into the work of the Blue Mountains Historical Society. Morning and afternoon teas are available in the Hobby’s Reach Research […]
John is a long term member of the Blue Mountains Historical Society. In this talk he will be sharing some of the interesting stories about the early history of Jenolan Caves. John has given several talks over recent years including the Catalina Raceway, our local Radio Station and the production of Australia's first talkie movie,"Showgirl's […]
Tarella Historic Cottage Museum provides an insight into life in the Blue Mountains in the late 19th Century and early 20th century. A visit is often an opportunity to see how meals were cooked in the old kitchen. Hobby’s Reach Research Centre is also open to provide visitors with an insight into the work of […]
Wal Walker will speak about the failure of governments, administrations and the judiciary to prevent or control the dispersal or violence against Aboriginal people, which he explores in his book, "The Squatters' Grab".
Tarella Historic Cottage Museum provides an insight into life in the Blue Mountains in the late 19th Century and early 20th century. Hobby’s Reach Research Centre is also open to provide visitors with an insight into the work of the Blue Mountains Historical Society. Morning and afternoon teas are available in the Hobby’s Reach Research […]
Greg North, a member of the Blue Mountains Historical Society, will talk about Banjo Paterson’s Boer War experiences as a special war correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald, as well as outlining his links to Blackheath. Greg is currently working on a book to celebrate the 125 th anniversary of Paterson's Boer War lecture tour.
Tarella Historic Cottage Museum provides an insight into life in the Blue Mountains in the late 19th Century and early 20th century. Hobby’s Reach Research Centre is also open to provide visitors with an insight into the work of the Blue Mountains Historical Society. Morning and afternoon teas are available in the Hobby’s Reach Research […]
A member of the Blue Mountains Historical Society, Keith Painter, will speak to his recently published book, “Thirty Blue Mountains Lookouts ~ the views, the people, the stories”. Keith has authored many books about the Blue Mountains and surrounding areas. He promises that this new book, and his talk, will provide some interesting new and […]
