VP Day 75th anniversary gives pause for thought
Now 98, Howard West of Kiama Downs was just 19 when he joined the Army just after the attack on Pearl Harbour. His unit, the 17th Field Company of the […]
Category Archives: History
Heritage protection gains momentum
Kiama Council is working closely with the Kiama & District Historical Society to identify houses and other built structures that should be considered for heritage protection in the Local Environment […]
Developer avoids heritage listing
The developer of 47 Thomson St in central Kiama has taken advantage of a window of opportunity to demolish the landmark house. The house was effectively destroyed the day before […]
Interim heritage order for 66 Collins St
Nick Daoud’s DA for a mixed use residential development, with 25 apartments above four shops, has met a roadblock, with Kiama Council imposing an interim heritage order on 66 Collins […]
Vale Peter McGlinchey
The following is a Eulogy given by Gerry McInerney at Mr McGlinchey’s funeral. An edited version was printed in The Bugle. The good folk of Jamberoo will not see his […]
Preparing to tell Gerringong’s story
The Gerringong & District Historical Society President, Helen McDermott, wants to thank a small but enthusiastic group of volunteers for helping to prepare objects chosen for display in the new […]
ANZAC Day in a time of isolation
Locals are being encouraged to get behind the RSL’s campaign to Light Up the Dawn this ANZAC Day, while practising isolation. “We normally get thousands of people to the Dawn […]
Vale John Cornwell
Well-known artist and active community member John Cornwell has passed away at the age of 89. John was well recognised in Sydney art circles before moving to Kiama with his […]
Open Day for cottage
Gerringong & District Historical Society is delighted the owners of the Station Master’s Cottage, Carol and Jack Flanagan, have offered to hold an Open Day. The cottage is typical of […]
Reprieve from demolition
An Interim Heritage Order has been obtained for 47 Thomson Street, Kiama, to allow the heritage value of the property to be properly assessed. This will defer any future deliberation […]
