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a small sub-committee meeting early Professor Bria n F letcher as guest speaker. For March it was decided to revive the bookings and further informa tion please contact rA}Daytime Fellowship meetings. We Ala n Scouse on 9607 08 11. Tickets a re $25.00. ave guest speakers for meetings in The second gathering will be held by the May, July a nd September a nd we envisage a Friends of F irst Government House S ite at C hristmas Party in December. Details in this History House, HQ of the Royal Austra lia n issue, but to remind y ou, the first meeting is Historical Society, at 6.30 pm and the guest Wednesday, 25 May at 10.45am and the speaker speaker for this F oundation Day lecture will be is Mrs Dawn Moss, President of the Friends of your President. Enquiries for this meeting contact First Government House Site. T here is a small Joan Fairhall phone 9546 5555. charge and lunch is provided. lt would be a good Would you believe that during the Australi a idea to RSVP to First Fleet House at least a Day weekend a traffic sign was attached, albeit week before, as numbers w ill be limited. temporarily, to the repli ca of the fl agstaff in In the last issue of FounJerJ Pamela H empel Loftus Street!! It may have only been temporary reported on two presentations made to the but how insensitive. More on this later, a nd also, Fellowship. Nell Sansom, FF Bloodworth­ w hile I am in the vicinity of the fl agpole site, I INSIDE Bella my, do nated to the Libra ry a number of believe that the Sydney-Portsmouth Committee 2 NEWS OF MEMBERS publications in addition to a rather large, is fl exing muscles for a tussle over the Bonds of magnificent print of Sydney Cove by the early Friends hip. Again I w ill report further in 3 WHAT'S ON ,')Ionia! artist Thomas Watling. We are in the May/June . . . ·ocess of having it framed and, gracing the wall Since the last report l have spoken to only two 4 FIRST FLEET SHIPS IN of First Fleet Ho use, it will certainly be a talking o rganisations, needless to say both extremely SYDNEY PLACE NAMES point in the future. interested in our heritage. The first was a Carers Another member, Peter Meyer, FF E leano r Group -well may you wonder about this ! ! Some 6 FROM THE CHAPTERS Fraser/Redchester, was present at our Luncheon time ago I spoke to one of their groups and sat and kindly presented a volume to the Library, The down with about a dozen dear ladies in their 7 ESTABLISHING Teacher(rom S 11oli'y R i11er, a book he had written eig hties and had an informa l talk about the INTERSTATE CHAPTERS from research made of his great grandfather Carl foundation of our nation, a wonderful, dow n to Meyer, and naturally the family connection to the earth experience. Went off quite well I! 7 SURVEY First F leeter. Peter, w ho resides in Malaysia, is But at North Ryde it was a different ba ll in Sydney for a few months, and in response to game. T here would have been some 50 citizens 7 NORFOLK ISLAND a letter of appreciation sent by myself on beha lf eager to hear about the foundation of our nation. FOUNDATION DAY of the Fellowship, I received an answer intimating I was also pleased to meet a Tunks descendant CELEBRATIONS that his membership of the Fellowship now means among the group. a great deal more to him. Fellowship indeed! Again, o nly last week, on 16 March I 7 PETER HIBBS T ha nk you, Peter. When we receive letters addressed the Rose Bay Ladies Probus Club. such as y o urs it makes it all worth w hile! Would you believe that the President, J ean 8 GRAND ANNUAL The 13th May this year is the a nniversary of Foxover, was not only a First Fleeter (FF John RAFFLE WINNERS the Fleet leaving Portsmouth. There will be two Small-Mary Parker), but is a member of the gatherings in Sydney to mark this event. The Fellowship !! I had met J ean at a reunion of the 8 FELLOWSHIP LIBRARY Sydney-Portsmouth Sister City Committee w ill Small/Parker Family some years ago. Thank you, REPORT hold a reception at the Sy dney Tow n Hall with Jean. (co11ti11lledo11pa,9e8)

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BARBARA MAY GLASS, at the Membership Report Bundaberg Base Hospital, on 23 Contact Corner October 2004, late of Stedman Street, One very positive response we FOR PERIOD 30 JANUARY 2005 TO Bundaberg. Beloved wife of Richard have received from the recently 19 MARCH 2005 Dick (deed). Descendant of First Fleeter conducted survey is the need for a Frederick Meredith. column in Founder.J where Fellowship We extend a warm welcome to new members can register their details so members jo,ned during this period, eight HEATHER GROVE (#6462) died that other members from the same adults a nd two juniors. December 2004. Descendant of First descendant can make contact with Fleeter William Wall. them. So its over to you. Just send T HOMAS ACRES: James Rodney your details to the Editor at First Bruce. Fleet House to be included.

JOHN CROSS: Christopher Donald New Family Members Raines. CONGRATULATIONS MATTHEW EVERINGHAM: Elsie MR GARNET CLIFFORD KAY Lorraine Lincolne. As a Christmas surprise for her grand­ ANN FORBES: Audrey Estelle Harris. father's hundredth birthday, Suzanne Harris from Queensland gave him mem­ ANN MARTIN: Faye Lillian Smith. bersrup of the Fellowsrup of First Fleeters. Garnet Clifford Kay a descendant EDWARD MILES: Nola Tucker. of Ann Forbes, was born in Southgate, NSW in 1904. He and his wife Mary WILLIAM NASH/MARIA HAYNES: were together for 76 years, raising seven Susette Lee Crowe. children, six of w hom are still alive. Mr Kay has 24 g randchildren, 30 g reat­ EDWARD RISBY: Caitlyn Rose grandchild ren and five great-great­ Selman J owett (jun), Lachlan William grandchildren. His w ife Mary sadly Selman Jowett (jun). passed away on 28 November 2004. Mr Kay enjoyed playing cricket a nd JOSEPH WRIGHT: Wendy Lynette rugby league in his youth a nd was a Condon. champion billiard player. His great love was fishing. He became a builder a nd worked in the Lismore area where he Birth raised his family. He retired in his late 60s and has continued to live in Lismore in Welcome to a n additional First Fleeter: northern NSW. In addition to Mr Kay four other EMMA JANE BEARDSLEY (FF d escendants of Ann Forbes became Thomas Acres), 5 August 2004, members of the Fellowship. Hawkesbury District Hospital, daughter Best w ishes to Mr Kay were to J ulie and Geoffrey, sister to Lauren, forwarded by President Peter Christian. and granddaughter to John (#2526) and Helen Kemsley. Eighth generation. Closing date for HENRY HACKING copy ictures May/J issue Deaths Also of interest is that within the past May 27 2005 few months some eight new members Deepest sympathy is extended to the descended from Henry Hacking, who families of the following: arrived in the colony as quartermaster of Siri,1.1, have also joined the Fellowship. JOAN CHARLOTTE BULL (#1954), For many years the Fellowship had passed away 19 November 2004, aged listed descendant Warwick, who with OFFICE HOURS 89. Very proud to be a First Fleeter. his w ife J ean, have been very keen Descendant of First Fleeter Philip Gidley supporters of the Fellowship. I0.00 3.00pm King. Monday to Friday

CD The Friends of First Government House Site Invite FFF members to join them at their FOUNDATION DAY LECTURE To be held in the rooms of the FFF Daytime Auxiliary Royal Australian Historical Society Macquarie Street, Sydney Program of Proposed FRIDAY 13 MAY 2005 6.30pm Meetings Admission $12.00; non-members $15.00 Guest Speaker will be Peter Christian. 25 MAY Peter will speak about the First Fleet Speaker: Mrs Dawn Moss, Chair of the Friends Preparation,Voyage and Arrival. of First Government House RSVP: Dawn Moss 9953 3040 or Joan Fairhall 9546 5555. 27 JULY Friends have been asked to bring a plate; Soup and Damper Day drinks will be provided. Speaker: Rosemary Annable, a former Chair of the RAHS and Archivist and Fellow Trustee of St James Church, King Street.

14 SEPTEMBER Rope-Pulley Family Heritage Speaker: Mr Tony Laffan (FF Ann Colpitts) will talk on his book about Ann and several Association Reunion others. SATURDAY 21 MAY 2005

14 DECEMBER Castlereagh Hall Christmas Party -- should be good - a few I I 58 Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh The Hall will open at I 0.00am to meet and surprises for those attending. greet and the sale of mementos. Meetings to commence at I 0.4Sam. A Rope-Pulley family member Donation $5.00 Mr Neville Barlow, will open the Reunion at 11.00am. After the opening, representatives of Delfin Lend Lease will give a presentation on the genesis and development of Cockatoo Island Tour Ropes Crossing in the ADI site. The South Coast Chapter has issued an Members extend a cordial invitation invitation to all members of the Fellowship to for you to attend. share with them a tour of Cockatoo Island. For further details contact: SATURDAY 4 JUNE 2005 Brian Rope, President 62 Congressional Drive The prebooked ferry leaves Circular Quay Liverpool NSW 2170 at I 0.1Sam and returns at I. I 5pm. Phone 02 9824 0068 Cost is $25.00 adults and $15.00 concessions (Seniors Card accepted). Covered shoes must be worn and bring drinking water. FF Charles Peat Descendants Lunchtime will be at Circular Quay and The National Trust has advised that some may like to bring lunch and eat it in a special plaque will be unveiled on historic Jessie Street Park. Others may purchase Peats Ferry Bridge. something at the Quay. The function will be held on: Bookings and payment to the Sunday, 17 April 2005 at 1.00pm South Coast Chapter by 20 May. Kangaroo Point (southern abutment of For further information contact bridge over Hawkesbury River). Jean Mortimer at First Fleet House This is a free event Fridays only, or phone 02 4257 5575 with afternoon tea included.

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I have always had a love for both history a nd geography and GOLDEN GROVE often find myself with a trusty atlas alongside whatever 'history' There are five references to Golden Grove. Two are actually I happen to be reading at the moment. the same street in two different suburbs, one is a park and One day recently, I thought it might be an interesting a nother a location within a suburb. Iund ertaking to find out just how many of the First Fleet ships actua lly have streets and parks named after them in the Sydney LADY PENRHYN metropolitan area. So I sat dow n and listed all the streets and There are four references to Lady Penrhyn with one a park parks fo r each of the ships, their suburbs and council areas plus and four references to just Penrhy n. map references. What actually started off as a small task that I had given myself turned into a far greater one tha n I had PRINCE OF WALES imagined. There are fo ur references to Prince of Wales w ith three that First of all, the names Alexander and Charlotte of course are actually the same st reet in three different suburbs. are also the first names of people and in the case of Alexander a last name as well. In order to be satisfied that the two were SCARBOROUGH ship names and not names of people, I actually had to look them There are 11 references to Scarborough and I believe a ll all up. Even then, I discovered that in some cases it was very including the one incorrect spelling of'Scarsborough' refer to difficult to decide where the name came from and the only real the First Fleet ship. One of t he 11 is a park. way to find out would be to ask or write to each local council or possibly to ask our readers of Fo1111der,1. I am certain most SIRIUS of us realise that S irius can also be a celestial reference as well. T here are 17 references to Sirius and I believe 15 of them refer Finally, Prince of W ales could very well have been g iven for to the First Fleet ship. Two are definitely related to the 'stars' the Royal personage and not the ship. w hile two of the I 5 a re the names of reserves. A special As for my findings, I thought it best to present them by ship mention needs to be made of the connection to t he S1i·1it.1 w ith order and for my street directory, I chose Gregory:, 2005 Street Mosman Council (it was repaired in Mosman Bay in 1789) Dti·ectory for Sydney. It would be interesting to do a similar a nd the memorial to it placed on Norfolk Island. research on other cities in Austra.lia but that of course awaits another time. SUPPLY There are eig ht references to Supply and I believe a.II eight refer ALEXANDER to the First Fleet ship. There were 27 references to Alexander and 15 are most likely the first names or surnames of individuals because nearby FIRST FLEET streets a re also named for people. Of the remaining 12, most There are actually two references to First F leet. One of cour~ have other streets w ith some First Fleet names nearby. is in the City of Sydney, located at The Rocks and refers t-. First Fleet Park. The other is actually the name of an avenue BORROWDALE and is located within Baulkham Hills Council at West Pennant There are seven references to Borrowdale and I believe all but Hills. one a re certainly named for the F irst F leet ship. The one Finally, ifyo u just happen to be searching for the First F leet 'Borrodale' could have been a n incorrect spelling considering ships, t hen take a drive around Sydney. You very nearly can the nearby First Fleet streets. find them all at Bligh Park out near Windsor or at Beacon Hill just up the hill between Brookvale a nd Dee Why. CHARLOTTE Are there a ny you believe I have overlooked? There are 20 references to Charlotte a nd eight are most likely the first names of individuals because nearby streets are also WILLIAM HEMPEL named for people. Of the remaining 12, most have other streets w ith some F irst Fleet na mes nearby. It is interesting to note: FISHBURN Councils with the largest number of First Fleet ships There are seven references to Fishburn and I believe all are represented in their areas in descending order are Baulkham likely named for t he F irst F leet ship. Hills and Hawkesbury (9), Warringah (8), Liverpool (7), Campbelltown, Parramatta, Randwick (5) and Sutherland (4). FRIENDSHIP Suburbs with the largest number of First Fleet ships T here are seven references to Friendship and w hile the name represented in descending order are Bligh Park (9), Beacon could refer to a relationship, I believe all are likely named for Hill (8), Lurnea (6 ), Dundas Valley, Kellyville, Narellan (5) and the First Fleet ship. Port Botany (4). COUNCIL SUBURB Baulkham Hills Bella Vista X Baulkham Hills Castle Hill X Baulkham Hills Kellyville X X X X X Baulkham Hills West Pennant Hills X X Blacktown Kings Langley X X Blacktown Marsden Park X Botany Bay Banksmeadow X Camden Narellan X X X xx X Campbelltown Macquarie Fields X Campbelltown Minto X X Campbelltown Ruse X X Canterbury Riverwood X Fairfield CanleyVale X Fairfield Fairfield West X Fairfield Smithfield X Hawkes bury Bligh Park X X X X X X sp X X Hornsby Beecroft X Hornsby Cherrybrook X Hornsby Galston Hornsby Pennant Hills xx Ku-ring-gai Pymble Ku-ring-gai West Pymble X Leichhardt Lilyfield X Liverpool Lurnea X X X X l::iverpool Voyager Point--- Mosman Mosman North Sydney Cremorne Point Parramatta Dundas Valley Penrith Berkshire Park Penrith Cranebrook Pittwater Avalon Randwick Kingsford Randwick Matraville Randwick Phillip Bay Randwick Port Botany Rockdale Kogarah Rockdale Monterey Sutherland Bundeena Sutherland lllawong Sutherland Taren Point Sydney Alexandria Sydney Darlington Sydney Eveleigh Sydney Golden Grove Sydney Newtown Sydney Paddington Sydney Surry Hills Sydney The Rocks Warringah Beacon Hill Waverley North Bondi CD 8JUNE from.t,.he t Col Gelling, Curator, Berrima Court House and Museum c,,ap ers 10 AUGUST Linda Emery, eminent local H istorian

12 OCTOBER North Coast Chapter Marilyn Kelly, respected Educator and H istorian

MEETING VENUES AND DATES FOR 2005 DECEMBER Christmas Party - venue to be a nnounced SUNDAY 5 JUNE AGM All to be held 2.00-4.00pm CWA Rooms, Old Hume Ron and Pal Benja min, M cKays Rd, Coffs Harbour NSW Highway, Mittagong. Inquiries: Valerie Collyer Membership Turn right into M cKays Road from Bray Street (Baringa and Publicity Officer, phone 02 4872 1238. Hosp ital) follow the road over the railway line and veer slightly right, then left and you will see a milk can w ith McKays Private Road. Follow the road to the end. Do not take any right or left forks. There w ill be small Austra lian fl ags to Visit to South Coast Chapter guide you. Guest Speaker w ill be Dr Andrew Beattie and his subject On February, FFF will be Viewti1g Yow Family'.J PaJt. members Elaine Bennett and Pam Quick were invited to SUNDAY 7 AUGUST attend a meeting of the South Coli n and Pat Robertson, 21 Queen Street, Woolgoolga Coast Chapter to give a talk NSW on their ancestor Jane Dr Arnajit Moore to speak about the Indian Culture a nd Langley (Lady Penrhyn) and M.igration to Australia. her daughter H enrietta. They received a warm SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER welcome from President Rod And Ruth Holmes, 291 Mountain Top Road, Dorrigo Jean Mortimer and the NSW many members of the Turn left at the Lookout Motor Inn and follow the road chapter who enjoyed the until you come to a sign saying 3kms to Mountain Top Lookout. story of J ane and Henrietta. Turn left. Go to the lookout and turn left into 292. Go past the The talk was illustrated by house on the left to the second house. the family history book, Mark Troy will speak about his ancestors Ann Colpitts and A New Begi11 11i11g, a nd other Patrick Troy. books a nd maps of their lives in the colony, and th e SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER Jane Langley Descendants Boambee Creek Reserve banner. Pam Quick and Elaine Bm~ Christmas Party, 10.30am start. Food a nd drinks supplied Among the members were by C hapter. Full details in future Fo1111Jer.1. a nothe r two descendants of Meetings commence at 11.30pm unless otherwise stated. Jane Langley - Dalys Lane and Christine Gallagher. For further information or transport to meetings, please Elaine and Pam thoroughly enjoyed their day with the contact Secretary, Robyn Condliffe, Phone 02 6653 3615 South Coast Chapter, and were presented with a gift of a tea towel, embroidered with the ship Lady Penrhyn, and a certificate to commemorate the event. Southern Highlands Chapter

NEW CHAPTER FORMED

We are delighted to report that the Southern Hig hlands Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters is now established. An enthusiastic committee has been formed and activities have been planned. Special thanks to Beryl Lewis and J ean Mortimer for their guidance during formation.

C OMING EVENTS 13 APRIL Left to Right: Pam Quick, Elaine Bennett, Daly, Lane, Chr1",ti11e Galla_9her Mrs Beryl Lewis, Past President FFF. CD Establishing an Interstate Chapter Norfolk Island Foundation Day

A Chapter Starter Kit has been designed for members w ho Celebrations March 2005 reside interstate. The kit is posted to interested members in three stages. Thirty two First Fleet descendants made the Norfolk Assistance from members of the FFF Executive will be on hand Island p ilg rimage to participate in Foundation Day each step of the w ay for those who decide to give it a go. celebrations. People travelled from Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, A Chapter is not a separate identity but an extension of the Brisbane and many points in between. Fellowship of First F leeters. At the Foundation Day celebrations on Sunday 6 March One does not need a degree to start a Chapter, just a desire we were onlookers at the re-enactment of Lt Philip Gidley to keep our First Fleet heritage alive and to recognise the King's first official landing on the island, which was followed advantages for other descendants of the First F leet to share with an address given by the c urrent administrator, the a unique family line with those w ho reside in the same region. Honourable Grant Tambling. We had all been given 'convict' Some responde nts to our recent survey have already T-shirts to wear - the importance of this became obvious indicated an interest in forming a Chapter of the Fellowship when the champagne was distributed (of course this was only in Brisbane. If you would like to assist in this or if you would for the toasts). The background building ruins for our luncheon like fu rther information please contact FF House. venue served as a reminder of earlier days a nd difficult times for our ancestors. The celebrations continued throughout the week for the First F leet descendants. We attended a picnic lunch in the Survey beautiful grounds of Forrester Court, which is the seaside home It is not too late to complete and return the survey form of First Fleet descendant John Forrester (FF Robert enclosed w ith the last issue of Fo1111Jer.1. As the information y ou Forrester). John's son Brad made an introductory presentation provide is of considerable help to your Executive in planning on the history of Forrester Court . After lunch Don Reynolds for the Fellowship's future please continue returning the forms enter tained on g uitar and Les Brown gave an informative if you have not already done so. talk on the history of Norfolk Island. Welcome and farewell dinners were other highlights of the week and we were also fortunate to be able to visit Government H o use. There were many opportunities for research and CORRECTION investigation, and walking the many scenic trails on the north In our last issue North West Chapter photo caption number side of the island. six mentioned that Mattl:iew Everingham and John Nicholls T he staff of Travel Centre on Norfolk Island did a arrived aboard the Charlotte. A check of The Fir.1t Fleeter.1 marvellous job of o rganising the tour. Their attention to detail (Australian Documents Library - Sydney) reveals they arrived and the glorious setting made for a week never to be forgotten on the Scarho1v1\9h. and a desire to return again.

and about a mile offshore is a pyramid-shaped rock formation Peter Hibbs known as Hibbs Pyramid. P eter's skill in handling the Norfolk during very bad PETER HIBBS, a n able seaman on the Sirius, was made weather seems to have been by these p lace names. No other Colonial Master of the Norfolk. In this capacity he crew members were so honoured, obviously showing the accompanied Matthew F linders and George Bass o n their esteem in w hich Flinders held Peter. 1798 circumnavigation of Tasmania to prove I had the good fortune to board the that it was indeed an island. replica Norfolk (no shoes, socks only) in After the wreck of the Sirius at Norfolk 1998. Its builder Bern Cuthbertson made Island, Peter Hibbs a nd others decided to the sloop of Huon pine. In it he re-enacted build a replacement vessel. With Peter as the circumnavigation of Tasmania and then its master, the rec~ntly constructed 25-ton foll owed the original Norfolk's voyage up sloop, built of Norfolk pine and by now the east coast of the mainland as far as named the Norfolk, sailed into Sy dney Queensland's Glasshouse Mountains before Cove. Upon arrival, the vessel was returning to his home in Launceston immediately confiscated by order of the Tasmania On the return journey Bern sailed Governor. At the time building unapproved up the Hawkesbury and at Spencer, where vessels was forbidde n because of the Mangrove Creek joins the H awkesbury, possibility that they could be stolen by he moored the Norfolk on the day of the convicts try ing to escape. Hibbs Family Reunion. This point of la nd is known as Hibbs On confiscation, it was announced that the Norfolk would Point, a name I have seen on old area maps but seems to be accompany Bass and Flinders voyaging round Tasmania missing from more recent additions. On Tasmania's rugged west coast, between Cape Sorell and Low Rocky Point are Point Hibbs, Hibbs Bay, Hibbs River EL AINE YOUNG PRESIDENT'S REPORT month or two. With a bit of good fortune I will be back for (co11t;1111eJfro111 page I) the next issue. I would like to leave w ith you some thoughts The Executive recently received from the Northern Rivers emanating from a former Patron and a very proud member of Chapter, the minutes of their ACM, the President's Report and the Fellowship, Sir David Martin, of blessed memory. At a a donation to the HQ of the Fellowship. My personal best speech night at his old school David left us for posterity, the wishes to each member, especially Lionel and Lenore. following words: I was also interested in a par in the Ti1p Site Ga:::ette which Believe me please ... is the newsletter of the Friends of the First Government Strength is more sensible than weakness, House Site. It said that one would have thought it obvious that Happiness is more enjoyable than misery, the arrival of the First Fleet is the reason that most of us are Honesty simpler to sti ck to than dishonesty, here today - 26th January 2005. Having an aim is more fun than drifting, Yet on Australia D ay the Australia Day Council took a Building is healthier than knocking, politically correct decision NOT to celebrate or even Knowledge is more useful than ignorance, MENTION the landing; presumably not to offend anyone!!! U nselfishness is warmer than selfishness, How long can this politically correct attitude continue? One Making friends is a better investment than malting enemies, would think that the Australia Day Council would celebrate so the anniversary of the arrival of E uropean settlement w ith Decide what is worthwhile in life, and go for it with all your gusto. Lets face it, European settlement in the 18th Century might, in this country HAD TO HAPPEN and it was fortuitous THEN. you will be worthy of your forefathers. that it was the British. Perhaps it would be more to the point if this Council In Fellowship, concentrated on the positive aspects of Reconciliation. PETER Due to having some surgery, I will be signing off for a ers

Congratulations to the following winners.A sincere thank you 6th Prize: Framed Photo Bonds of Friendship Portsmouth is extended from the Executive to all those who supported - Miriam Marshall, Sale Vic our Fundraising Event. 7th Prize: Framed Photo Old Bailey London - Brendan & Robyn McGill, Mt Rankin NSW 1st Prize: Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb for two - David 8th Prize: FFF Polo Shirt - Linda Simmons, Yarralumla Hay, Maroubra NSW ACT 2nd Prize: Sydney Opera House Blue Wedgewood Plate - 9th Prize: FFF T-shirt - Joan Moore, Bradbury NSW Enid Mills, Dee Why NSW I 0th Prize: Where First Fleeters Lie - E Kelly, Carlton 3rd Prize: Accommodation Holiday Inn, Penrith Panthers - Nm ~ Audrey Price, Toongabbie NSW I Ith Prize: Founders of a Nation Poster - Steve Watson, 4th Prize: Royal Selangor Pewter Wine Stand & Stopper - Glenmore Park NSW Joan Edwards, Patterson Lakes Vic 12th Prize: FFF Stationery - Nicholas Sansom, Burwood 5th Prize: Stokes Silver Jug- Peter Meyer, Mt Victoria NSW NSW

Fellowship Library Report

The First Fleer Library needed to be updated; it had been 12 years since the last complete cataloging was undertaken. This mammoth challenge was taken up by the Fellowship's librarians Jean and Terry Mortimer and the task has been successfully completed. All the acquisitions have been recorded into 13 categories and entered into a computer program. The library catalogue is also available in a display folder on the bookshelves. The Executive and staff _ members only may borrow library books by recording the details in the book that is housed on the --=--~~--· --ljbrary shelf. Replacing the deteriorating photo albums with the appropriate albums now recommended for long-term storage of photos is the objective for 2005.

Opinions expressed herein are those of the article authors and correspondents and do not necessarily renect the policy or views of the Fellowship of First Fleeters, nor the views of the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to omit any material considered unsuitable for publication. Space limitations may result in some material being held over to another issue. RON MAGUIRE, Hon. Editor

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