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LIFE IN THE 1950sFree public lecture Thursday 6 November 2025. 6.30pm to 8.00pm- Wollongong Public Library. Burelli St Wollongong. ALL WELCOME

LIFE IN THE 1950s

Museum curator, John Shipp, will relate items in the Illawarra Museum which reflect his experiences as a child in the 1950s. John's childhood coincided with the introduction of changes in Australian life. The Second World War had brought sacrifices and scarcity of food and other necessities throughout the world. By 1950, Australians were ready to forge ahead. Attitudes to housing, migrants, women in the workforce and household appliances were questioned. The ubiquitous icebox was one of the appliances which disappeared.

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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NSW, Australia 2500

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