Randwick & District Historical Society Inc.


Founded in 1957 by Nell Pillars
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    Captain Cook Statue, Randwick

    Captain Cook Statue
    at the junction of Belmore Road
    and Avoca Street Randwick

    • 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 the year is:

    • Saturday February 18 – History of Public Schools - Christine Yeats
    • Saturday March 17 - Annual General Meeting.
    • Saturday April 21 - Marcell Jacobs from the NSW Hall of Champions will speak about Mina Wylie
    • Saturday May 19 - Gary Ella - The Randwick Rugby Club.
    • Saturday 16th June – Speaker to be announced
    • Saturday 21st July – Speaker to be announced
    • Saturday 18th August – Speaker to be announced
    • 8th – 16th September - 2012 NSW History Week, Theme: Threads
    • Saturday October 20 - Kathy Neilson – Historic Houses of Randwick.
    • Saturday 17th November – Speaker to be announced
    The talk is followed by afternoon tea in our rooms on Level 2 (gold coin donation).