.Historical Society Established in 1924
One of the oldest suburban historical societies in Australia, the Manly, Warringah & Pittwater Historical Society has kept the only continuous record of northern beaches achievements,local historical mementoes, documents and research.
10 reasons to become a member and get the societies newsletter "The Peninsula Historian"
1. The monthly newsletter, "Peninsula Historian" provides information on the present and future activities of the Society plus a regular article detailing person or place on the Peninsula of historical significance.
2. Keep informed about coming events, talks and exhibitions about local history.
3. Read specialist historical book reviews and hear about new publications.
4. Documentary and feature film reviews of historical interest.
5. Links to interesting websites.
6. Hear about coming historical papers and guest speakers.
7. Join in special history tours.
8. Research enquiries answered by practioners in the field.
9. Summaries of activities and news from the Royal Australian Historical Society.
10. Information on interstate and overseas
historical societies engaging in innovative
activities.
Membership benefits
One of the benefits of becoming a member is the society presents monthly talks for members and visitors. There are nine monthly talks throughout the year with a break over the December to February summer period.The subjects of these talks range from those focussed on the Peninsula area to those of a more national character.
Those looking at the Peninsula area, have involved such recent talks as Von Bieren and his bogus gunpowder enterprise to that of the Aboriginal antecedents of Bob Waterer, a local Collaroy Plateau resident. The wider realm has been explored through a recent presentation entitled " Malvern Star, Hubert Opperman, Cadell Evans and the History of Australian Cycling".
The venues chosen for these talks are located towards the centre of the Peninsula and close to public transport. Details of these talks are available through "Peninsula Historian", the Manly Daily will also contain information in their Diary page as to talks,
publications, walking tours or other activities.or through the President Jim Boyce
(Mob 0402 096 080) Become a member