BMHS Annual McLaughlin Lecture – “Fish without Bicycles” by Dr Catherine Bishop

Lawson Mechanics Institute Great Western Highway, Lawson, NSW, Australia

Australian feminist Irina Dunn coined the phrase ‘a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle’ in 1970. Hers was a rallying cry that rings true today, although women are still fighting for true equality. But what of women before the 1970s? The Blue Mountains’ own Beryl McLaughlin was one woman who proved […]

$5

BMACHO – Show and Tell of Heritage Items

Blue Mountains Historical Society 99 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

Blue Mountains Association of Cultural and Heritage Organisations (BMACHO) is holding another 'Show and Tell with Devonshire Tea' event in March. Come along with objects and their stories to share! Bring your artefacts, documents, photos, something you have found or dug up, something that has been in the family and has a story! Or just […]

$10

BMHS Research Centre Fire Safety training and Safety Check

Blue Mountains Historical Society 99 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

A brief fire safety training day will take place at Hobby's Reach to familiarise interested members in the operation of the various fire safety devices on site. The training will be undertaken by Murray Allen, Fire Safety Officer from Guard Fire Protection. Murray will also conduct our regular safety inspection on this date. The time […]