October 2024 German SIG Meeting - Monday 14th October

  

Join us at 1.30 pm on Monday 14th October 2024

for the next meeting of our

German Special Interest Group (SIG)

Join us at 1.30 pm on Monday 14th October 2024 for the next meeting of the KHS German Special Interest Group (SIG).

Our German SIG is a fantastic way to explore your heritage and connect with like-minded locals researching their Germanic background in friendly discussions. We share information on researching your Germanic ancestors, including resources, techniques, history and customs.

Coming up at our October meeting will be a number of topics of interest to anyone with Germanic ancestors or researching their German family history:

“DUNERA Stories of Internment” is the theme of one presentation;

Along with “Personal Reflections on My Family Tree”;

An update on the activities of the IGGP and GAGHA (German-Australian Genealogy & History Alliance);

And, by members, “My best family tree research source”.

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or just starting your family tree, you’re warmly invited to attend. Come and join us for the discussion and stay for afternoon tea and a convivial chat - guests welcome!

Date: Monday 14th October 2024

Time: 1.30pm

Location: Old Gordon Public School building, 799 Pacific Hwy (cnr Pacific Hwy & Park Ave)

Parking: Subject to time limits in Council’s Wade Lane carpark (entry via Park Ave or St Johns Ave)

Train: Our rooms are a short walk from Gordon Station.

For a map, please see our Contact page, https://khs.org.au/contact-us/#hours

For more details, see our website, https://khs.org.au/german-sig

Please keep an eye on our website's Events page in case of any last-minute changes. https://khs.org.au/events/

September 2024 General Meeting - Saturday 28 September

                   

Guest Speaker:
Kyra Geddes

Join us in Gordon Library Meeting Room 1
at 2 pm on Saturday 28 September 2024

The Story Thief

Ku-ring-gai Historical Society member Kyra Geddes has resided in Gordon for more than twelve years and, after many years of research and writing, published her debut novel, The Story Thief https://kyrageddes.com/the-story-thief-book in May 2024 - a historical fiction largely set in Gordon and its surrounds, during the period 1916 to 1946.

It was in reading Henry Lawson’s iconic 1892 story The Drover’s Wife that Kyra was struck by how the female characters were not deemed worthy of a name or title beyond their relation to the men in their lives. This injustice became the inspiration to write The Story Thief.

Part fiction, part fact, the story follows Lillian, who was born in 1892. When she reads The Drover’s Wife at school, she quickly becomes convinced that it is based on her own family’s story and is determined to prove it. We follow Lillian over the course of her life across monumental points in Australia’s history - including women’s suffrage, the two world wars and the birth of nuclear warfare - as she must decide what is more important: holding onto the past or embracing the future.

Kyra’s historical research shines throughout the novel, beautifully depicting the North Shore and featuring numerous real people and places, including local historic houses Eryldene and Carinya in Gordon; Killarney Castle (which was used during WWII for air raid drills); and Ravenswood (where the protagonist Lillian teaches).

Copies of The Story Thief will be available for purchase.

(Please note, Kyra replaces our previously advertised September speaker, Dr Richard White, who is unable to attend on this date.)

As always, please keep an eye on our website in case of any last-minute changes.

The venue is Gordon Library Meeting Room No. 1, in the Old Gordon Public School, which adjoins the Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon (corner Pacific Highway and Park Avenue).

It’s just a 5-minute walk from Gordon Station.

For a map and parking information, see our Contact page.

Thursday 19 September 2024 - Celebrate Spring with a visit to Swain Gardens!

 

Join us on Thursday 19 September 2024 - Celebrate Spring with a visit to Swain Gardens!

Join Joy Bryan, daughter of Mr Arthur Newling 'Mick' Swain, for a spring walk-and-talk through beautiful Swain Gardens.

WHEN? Thursday 19 September 2024 from 11am. FREE of charge - bring a hat and a snack - RSVP not required, just turn up.

WHERE? Walking entry is from 77 Stanhope Road, Killara. Street parking is available on Stanhope Road. Meet at the bottom of the entry driveway adjacent to the creek at 11am.

ACCESS: Entry paths are steep, with many steps around the terraced garden site. Wear walking shoes!

WHAT ELSE?

Private cars are not permitted in the garden.

Toilets are available with step entry.

Disabled access by car tours may be organised separately by contacting Council on 9424 0754.

Dogs are permitted to enter the gardens - as long as they remain on leash at all times.

Click here for a flyer with details on the history of Swain Gardens: www.khs.org.au/pdfs/Swain_Gardens_visit_19_September_2024.pdf

Don’t miss out on this beautiful garden ramble!

As always, please keep an eye on our website in case of any last-minute changes.