DA lodged for Gerringong community hub
With its earlier DA lapsing before funding was secured, the original plans for the Gerringong’s museum and library complex have been tweaked before being submitted again for approval. General Manager […]
Category Archives: History
Storage solution for Gerringong Museum
While the fine detail is yet to be worked out, it seems a solution has been found to the issue of providing safe storage for the Gerringong Museum’s exhibits while […]
Rededication of memorial to the first of the fallen
A memorial to the first Australian soldier to die on active service, Robert Weir, has been restored, with a rededication service on Saturday 15 July. Robert Weir was living and […]
Storage solution sought
Gerringong and District Historical Society is looking for safe storage for its collection while building works proceed on the Museum site, and is wondering if the community has any suggestions […]
Kiama Tennis Club celebrates milestone
To 92 year old Norma Stead, it doesn’t seem like 25 years since her beloved Kiama Tennis Club moved to its new home in Noorinan St, to the reserve named […]
Federal funding arrives for Museum and Library complex
The Federal Minister for Regional Development, Fiona Nash MP, and the Member for Gilmore, Ann Sudmalis MP, have presented Kiama Council with a cheque for $1.25 million towards the new […]
Fitting tribute to Orry-Kelly
The concert stage in Hindmarsh Park is to be named the Orry-Kelly Stage, in honour of one of Kiama’s most famous sons. Orry-Kelly had a stellar career in Hollywood as […]
Kiama 1st Scouts mark their 90th year
The celebrations for Kiama Scouts’ 90th anniversary brought together many past members to relive old memories. The search for the oldest members unearthed locals Cynthia Walton and Tony Mitchell, who […]
Open houses give glimpse of past
The Gerringong & District Historical Society has arranged for two interesting houses in Gerroa to be open to the public at the end of October. Gerroa was originally occupied by […]
Pheasant Point streets edge closer to protection of LEP
While the conservation area in Pheasant Point, comprising a group of twelve quarry workers cottages in Minnamurra, Devonshire and Fitzroy streets, and the Bellevue guesthouse, were listed by the National […]
