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DISCOVERING THE MUSEUM'S TREASURES

Hear some of our volunteers tell the story behind their favourite item in the Museum's collection.

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

2 pm to 3.30

If you would like to attend please ring the Museum on 5984 0255 or send an email to                                                              archive2.nepeanh@vic.chariot.net.au

before Tuesday February 9th.  Bookings are essential

  

NEXT MEETING

FRIDAY 5TH MARCH  2010 AT 8 PM

The Guest Speaker at our February Meeting will be

Mr Greg Goss, President of the Sorrento Cemetery Trust

Topic - The Sorrento Cemetery - its origins, development and future

Those who wish to meet for a light meal prior to the meeting should ring Buckley's Chance on 59842888 and reserve a place at the NHS table.  Dinner is at 6.15 for 6.30.

 

AN ABORIGINAL MOOMBA : OUT OF THE DARK

Ths special photographic Exhibition from the Victorian Public Records Office will be at our Museum

February 3rd to 23rd 2010.

It features high quality photos of the 1951 landmark Moomba performance staged at the Princess Theatre by the Australian Aborigines' League.  Traditional and contemporary performers are recorded.  Click on the link for more information:

                                                 www.prov.vic.gov.au/online/aboriginalmoomba.asp

  

"MYSTERY" DINGHY FOUND

The dinghy in Rosebud under repair

Many NHS members were interested to welcome the visiting Cornish lugger "Spirit of Mystery" to Blairgowrie earlier in 2009.   We were told how, when the yacht was rolled by a big sea near Kangaroo Island, the little clinker dinghy which was its lifeboat, was torn off the deck and lost.

Now it has been found, nearly six months after it was swept away, on King Island in Bass Strait, 350 miles from the capsize.   It has been brought to Rosebud where it is being repaired.

For full details and photos, go to the website of the Couta Boat Club

                                                                            www.coutaboatclub.com

QUARANTINE STATION COMMUNITY DAY

The Community Day held on Sunday December 6th on the Quarantine Station parade ground at Point Nepean was a great success, with over 2000 visitors for the day.  The Nepean Historical Society had a marquee and sold many books and other items.  Some of The Friends group were on hand to give out booklets and maps of the Self-Guided Tour. Other organisations were in attendance and there were many activities for children, as well as live music throughout the day.

From now on, the Quarantine Station site will be open to the public daily, as it will be included on the route of the transporter from the Parks Victoria Visitors' Centre to Point Nepean.. The boiler house will be open, and maps will be available for self-guided tours.   The NHS still has the license to operate the Museum at the QS and will be re-installing the exhibits in the near future.  The Friends of the Quarantine Station will be leading group tours which may be arranged through the Information Centre.

 

                                                                PARKS VICTORIA NEWSLETTER

 

 "THE NEPEAN" - the quarterly newsletter of the Nepean Historical Society - is now on the website.

Click                                                                                   THE NEPEAN for the December issue.

NEPEAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

ELECTION OF OFFICE-BEARERS  

At the AGM held on Friday October 2nd 2009 the following members were elected to Committee positions:   

President: Robert Barnes

Vice President: Val Peppler

Secretary: Don Ewart

  Assistant Secretary: Bev Baker

Treasurer: Position Vacant

Archivist: Janet South

Displays & Collection Co-ordinator: Joy Kitch

Ordinary Committee Members: Bergliot Dallas, Barbara Stevenson, Brendon Guy, Jenny Nixon, Margaret Broadhead

  

POSITIONS VACANT

FINANCE

The committee is seeking nominations for the position of Treasurer to hold office until the next Annual Meeting in October 2010.  Duties include weekly banking, preparing cheque payments, accurate recording of receipts and expenditure, managing NHS investments, reporting to the committee of management on a monthly basis.  Some computer skills and knowledge of the MYOB system would be an advantage.

 

HERITAGE SHOP

The Society is seeking the services of a coordinator to be responsible for the Heritage Shop which generates a significant amount of funding for the NHS over the year and is an ideal activity for promoting the NHS in the community and to visitors.  Duties include sourcing suitable stock, liaising with the committee on street stalls and special events and assisting with the annual stock take in June each year.

 

FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

 

SECRETARY:                           DON EWART    OR

ASSIST. SECRETARY:        BEV BAKER

TELEPHONE:                          (03)5984 0255 

  
 

 

3RPP AND THE NHS

The Community Radio 3RPP broadcasts from Moorooduc Coolstores, and includes many items of local interest.  Every two months President Robert Barnes and Committee Member Margaret Broadhead visit the studio, usually with a guest, and discuss some of the activities of our Society. 

Photo taken at the June 22nd broadcast, with Annual Luncheon speaker Valda Cole, President Robert and Caspar Davies of 3RPP

More information about the station is on their website                                                                   http://3rpp.com.au/aboutus

  

                             Click   ABOUT US    for more information about the Society and the Museum

 Location: 827 Melbourne Road, Sorrento, Victoria 3943 - Melways 157 A8

Opening Hours: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm Saturday, Sunday, Public and School Holidays except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Groups by arrangement.

Museum Admission: Adults $5 Teenagers $2 Children free (accompanied by an adult)

Membership: Click for an                                                                                  Application Form

Newsletter: 'The Nepean' published quarterly, for distribution to members.  Click on the link below for the September edition:

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Enquiries: Nepean Historical Society Inc. A0021260M
PO Box 139, Sorrento 3943
email:                                                                  nepeanhs@satlink.com.a Phone : 03 5984 0255
FAX: 03 5984 0935

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