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BERKELEY PIONEER CEMETERY - SPRING FUNDRAISING EVENT - 21 SEPTEMBEREnjoy Devonshire tea and tour the garden and house at historic Nudjia, 83A Cummins St, Unanderra

BERKELEY PIONEER CEMETERY - SPRING FUNDRAISING EVENT - 21 SEPTEMBER

The Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Group invites you to our Spring Fundraiser Event to be held at historic Nudjia House in Unanderra. Relax under the trees at Nudjia House while enjoying a Devonshire Tea, with scones, jam and cream. Then take a guided tour of the garden and learn more about Nudjia House, built in the 1830’s and 1870’s. All monies raised goes back into the restoration and maintenance of the cemetery. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK THIS TEXT
Michael Samaras latest book - Jim McNeill and his mates in the Spanish Civil War. Includes images and documents held by the Illawarra Museum. Jim McNeil and his comrade, Joe Carter, lived and worked in Illawarra

Michael Samaras latest book - Jim McNeill and his mates in the Spanish Civil War. Includes images and documents held by the Illawarra Museum. Jim McNeil and his comrade, Joe Carter, lived and worked in Illawarra 30 April - Ryans Hotel Thirroul 6.30 for 7.00pm Free but register at thirroul@collinsbooks.com.au

MISFORTUNE OR FRAUD - ILLAWARRA AND THE 1840s DEPRESSION by Lorraine Neate. Contains details of 40 local residents who suffered insolvency during Australia's first economic depression.

MISFORTUNE OR FRAUD - ILLAWARRA AND THE 1840s DEPRESSION by Lorraine Neate. Contains details of 40 local residents who suffered insolvency during Australia's first economic depression. Available at the Museum $30 or $45.00 posted within Australia. Click for ordering de tails

SCANDAL, SLANDER AND INTERFERING WITH OUR NEIGHBOURS - An expose of bad behaviour by some early Illawarra residents. By Lorraine Neate. 190 pages with illustrations.

SCANDAL, SLANDER AND INTERFERING WITH OUR NEIGHBOURS - An expose of bad behaviour by some early Illawarra residents. By Lorraine Neate. 190 pages with illustrations. Available at the Museum $30 or $40.00 posted within Australia. Click for details for email ordering

LOST WOLLONGONG - Discover Illawarra history, museums and events. Search over 50,000 images of past and present people, places and events contributed by community members. Add your memories and comments.

LOST WOLLONGONG - Discover Illawarra history, museums and events. Search over 50,000 images of past and present people, places and events contributed by community members. Add your memories and comments. Click to access the LOST WOLLONGONG site

We respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land; Elders past and present; and extend respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land; Elders past and present; and extend respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

JOIN ILLAWARRA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Benefits include monthly guest speakers, Bulletin, excursions.

JOIN ILLAWARRA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Benefits include monthly guest speakers, Bulletin, excursions. MEMBERSHIP FORMS

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