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May 2012 Meeting
Dr Brennan is the national vice-chairman and state representative of the Australian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents [AAGRA].
Dr Brennan’s achievements include Degrees in Bachelor of Agricultural Economics, Master Resource Science [research] and Doctor of Philosophy [research].
As an experienced analytical researcher, Dr Brennan provides assistance with the preparation of research for printing/publication; digital enhancements of photographs and consulting services relating to colonial history of New South Wales
Dr Brennan’s publications include:
Forced to Freedom: A socio-family History of Charles Conlan [1796-1869]
Bridging the Deerubbun - Joining the Colonies: A Historic Railway Achievement over the Hawkesbury River
When: Saturday 26 May 2012
Where: The Chapel, 6445 Wisemans Ferry Road, Gunderman from midday.
Cost: $10 including BBQ Lunch
Bookings essenetial to enquiries@dlhhs.org.au or by phoning 02 4566 4481 by Monday 21 May
New members are welcome and annual membership is only $20 for singles and $25 for couples living at the same address. For a membership form please email enquiries@dlhhs.org.au
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The major aim of the Society is the research, collection, presentation and preservation of the history of Wiseman's Ferry and surrounding areas following initial settlement and the on-going involvement and support of the local community in such tasks. A secondary undertaking of the society is the preservation of the former Wesleyan Chapel at Gunderman to ensure its availability to members of the public and for historic research for future generations.
Meetings
The Society meets on the last Saturday of the month. Past speakers have included Kate Grenville, author of The Secret River, on her research on Solomon Wiseman for her book; Keith Vincent Smith, biographer of Bungaree and author of Mari Nawi: Aboriginal Odysseys which reveals and celebates the significant role that Aborigines played in Australia's early maritime history, Elizabeth Roberts, Historian, on the history of the Great North Road; Jeremy Steele who has made an extensive study of Aboriginal languages; Dr Geoff Ford, Local Historian, on the Hawkesbury's forgotten tribes; Les Dollin on the history of the mills on the Hawkesbury and their importance to the survival of the early Colony; and Jean Purtell, author of Hawkesbury River Boats and People.
Excursions are arranged on alternate months and have included the now world heritage-listed Convict Trail, Finch's Line, the original crossing location of Wiseman's Ferry, Half Moon Farm, Cockatoo Island and visits to the sites of local aboriginal rock art and engravings.
If you would like to host a tour or speak at a meeting please email enquiries@dlhhs.org.au
Venue
The Chapel is an ideal venue for small weddings, naming ceremonies, memorial services and other occasions. For more details please email enquiries@dlhhs.org.au
From Wisemans Ferry cross the Hawkesbury and turn right. The Chapel is on the right approximately 8 kilometres.
From Gosford to through Mangrove Mountain and Spencer. The Chapel is approximately 18 kilometres from Spencer on the left.
FREE!!! Mangrove Creek Walking Tracks
To receive your free copy of Mangrove Creek Walking Tracks with maps and notes on the history of the area please email enquiries@dlhhs.org.au
(Adobe Acrobat Reader required. Produced by the Dharug and Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society with funds allocated to the Royal Australian Historical Society through the NSW Heritage Office.)
Contact Us
enquiries@dlhhs.org.au
The Society meets on the last Saturday of the month. Past speakers have included Kate Grenville, author of The Secret River, on her research on Solomon Wiseman for her book; Keith Vincent Smith, biographer of Bungaree and author of Mari Nawi: Aboriginal Odysseys which reveals and celebates the significant role that Aborigines played in Australia's early maritime history, Elizabeth Roberts, Historian, on the history of the Great North Road; Jeremy Steele who has made an extensive study of Aboriginal languages; Dr Geoff Ford, Local Historian, on the Hawkesbury's forgotten tribes; Les Dollin on the history of the mills on the Hawkesbury and their importance to the survival of the early Colony; and Jean Purtell, author of Hawkesbury River Boats and People.
Excursions are arranged on alternate months and have included the now world heritage-listed Convict Trail, Finch's Line, the original crossing location of Wiseman's Ferry, Half Moon Farm, Cockatoo Island and visits to the sites of local aboriginal rock art and engravings.
If you would like to host a tour or speak at a meeting please email enquiries@dlhhs.org.au
Venue
The Chapel is an ideal venue for small weddings, naming ceremonies, memorial services and other occasions. For more details please email enquiries@dlhhs.org.au
How to Find Us
From Wisemans Ferry cross the Hawkesbury and turn right. The Chapel is on the right approximately 8 kilometres.
From Gosford to through Mangrove Mountain and Spencer. The Chapel is approximately 18 kilometres from Spencer on the left.
FREE!!! Mangrove Creek Walking Tracks
To receive your free copy of Mangrove Creek Walking Tracks with maps and notes on the history of the area please email enquiries@dlhhs.org.au
(Adobe Acrobat Reader required. Produced by the Dharug and Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society with funds allocated to the Royal Australian Historical Society through the NSW Heritage Office.)
Contact Us
enquiries@dlhhs.org.au
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