As a prelude to cutting the 25th Birthday Cake at our June meeting, former councillor, NFDHS Life Member, and now well-known artist David Hinchliffe, recalled what led to his setting up this historical society. In 1993 when up for preselection in this council ward, David ran against Barbara Dawson, daughter of Beattie who was regarded […]
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This is the perfect time to say thanks to those who had the foresight to start formally recording the history of New Farm and the surrounding districts via a gathering of interested people which resulted in the formation of the NFDHS. David Hinchliffe will speak a little about this at the June meeting. We are
President’s Report – 25! It seems like only yesterday… Read More »
When I was a small eight-year-old living in a flat in Macquarie Street, Sydney, just opposite was one of my playgrounds—the Mitchell Library. I’d wheel my small pram with doll to the reception desk and then walk around in the huge domed reading room, filled with silence as well as shelves upon shelves of books.
Books, libraries, history… Read More »
I was one of the early members of the Society — my brother-in-law, Tom Morrison, was on the original committee — so my sister Joyce and I were early recruits.So many interesting people with stories to tell. We all looked forward to the fourth Saturday. I recall talks about Postcards from Abroad; the Lucas Papaw
When 20 was a crowd… Read More »
