Welcome
Randwick and Distrct Historical Society has an unique collection of historical material related to the City of Randwick built up over 50 years by dedicated groups of volunteers. It covers the suburbs of Randwick, Clovelly, Coogee, Kensington, Kingsford, Maroubra, Malabar, Matraville, and La Perouse.
The Society's rooms have modern research facilities available for people researching Randwick's people and places. Volunteers are available to assist visitors with their enquiries.
The Society is Open:
Tuesdays: 1.30pm to 4.00pm
Thursdays: 10.30am to 4.00pm
Saturdays: 10.30am to 4.00pm
Level 2, Bowen Library, 669 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035 (Lift access only to Level 2)
Research Fees:
Research can be undertaken at $A20 per hour plus cost of certificates, photocopies and return airmail postage. Please send your research request and initial payment of $A20.00 plus SAE. Please include return mail address.
Saturday History Talks:
On the third Saturday afternoon of each month from February to November at 2pm, the Society introduces a guest who gives a presentation on an interesting historical subject. Everyone is welcome. A gold coin donation for afternoon tea.
The talks are held in the Auditoriums on either Level One or Level Three, Bowen Library, 669 Anzac Pde Maroubra 2035. (Signs on the day will direct attendees to the correct level). Lift access is available. The lecture program for 2012 is:
- Saturday April 21 at 2pm - Marcelle Jacobs from the NSW Hall of Champions will speak about Mina Wylie
- Saturday May 19 at 2pm - Gary Ella - History of the Randwick Rugby Club.
- Saturday 16th June at 2pm Fran Dorey, Curator Australian Museum The Scott Sisters
- Saturday 21st July at 2pm Carol Baxter will speak about her latest book: Captain Thunderbolt and his Lady : the true story of bushrangers Frederick Ward and Mary Ann Bugg
- Saturday 18th August at 2pm Heather Garnsey of the Society of Australian Genealogists Parish Chests
- Saturday 15th September at 2pm - 2012 NSW History Week, Theme: Threads
- Saturday October 20 at 2pm - Kathy Neilson Historic Houses of Randwick.
- Saturday 17th November at 2pm Dr Caroline Ford: History of Sydneys Beaches
- Saturday 8th December - Xmas Party for members and guests.
The talk is followed by afternoon tea in our rooms on Level 2 (gold coin donation).
New Constitution for Society
A copy of the the Society's Constitutionis available here.
