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Newsletter ef: BLUE MOUNTAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Inc.

P 0 Box 17, WEN1WORTH FALLS NSW 2782 Hobby's Reach, 99 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls Website: http: I I www.infobluemountains.net.au/ bmhs Telephone: (02) 4757 3824 Fax: (02) 4757 3974

I Volume 18 Number 6 February -March 20071

KATOOMBA'S LINK with 'THE ASHES' Contributed by Geoff 5 ad/er

Local cricket fans might be surprised to learn that there is a link between early Katoomba and the famous 'Ashes', recently won by Australia, but which have, in spite of protests, returned to their permanent home at Lords Cricket Ground in London. Many locals will remember the big Rupertswood, in the Melbourne old building on the corner of the then suburb of Sunbury, on numerous Great Western Highway and Station occasions during the team's visit to Street Katoomba, used as the Australia. headquarters of the Blue Mountains Lady Janet Clarke was renowned for City Council from 1947 until the early her sense of humour, and would have 1960s, when the current building was been aware of the various references constructed and the old one to 'the ashes' in speeches during the demolished. tour, so, following a cricket match on The old building was one of the a paddock at Rupertswood on earliest in Katoomba, opened in 1884 Christmas Eve 1882, she burnt a bail by John W. Fletcher as The Katoomba and placed the ashes in a small pottery College, a boarding school for boys. urn - perhaps originally a cosmetic Fletcher and his wife, Ann, moved to jar from her dressing table. This she Katoomba after running a school in presented to English Cricket Captain, Woollahra, and became active in the Ivo Bligh. social life and affairs of Katoomba. John Fletcher had a strong interest The college closed in 1893 as a result in sport and it was possible that he of the depression, following which Photo ef Ann Fletcher supplied f:y was a guest at Rupertswood for the Ann Fletcher ran the building as a BMHS far inclusion in the Christmas celebrations while he was boarding house called The Priory, until Ashes Exhibition Catalogue running the Woollahra school. In any the family returned to Sydney in 1896. case, Ann Fletcher took it upon The term 'the ashes' originated from a lighthearted herself to make and embroider a velvet bag to hold the 'obituary' to the death of English Cricket in The Sporting urn, and this was presented to Ivo Bligh during the Times of 2 September 1882, after Australia won the team's tour of Queensland, the first ever touring team Test Series for the first time in August 1882. It to visit that state. concluded by saying that the body would be cremated In his letter of thanks to Ann Fletcher Ivo wrote: and the ashes taken to Australia. Although the ashes 'Many thanks for the pretty little bag you have so kindly did not, at that time, have a physical presence, the term sent me. The ashes shall be consigned to it forthwith was taken up and the English Team headed to Australia and always kept there in memory of the great match.' to regain 'the ashes' in the Test Series of 1882-83. This letter, along with the urn, the bag and other The President of the Melbourne Cricket Club, Sir mementos of the visit are all in the permanent William Clarke, and his wife Janet, played host to the English Cricket Team, at the Clarke mans10n, Continued on page 8

Hobby's Outreach February-March 2007 JULY 2006 EXCURSION Contributed by Geoff Sad/er

CURRENCY MUSEUM & THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE, SYDNEY

On 13 July 2006, members travelled to Sydney City to enjoy conducted tours of two establishments that help make the city such a fascinating and interesting place to visit. Our first destination was the Currency Museum, and we assembled in the lofty, glass-walled foyer of the Reserve Bank, facing Martin Place. Prior to our tour, we were pleased to have the collective opportunity of offering congratulations to Josephine and Bruce Adam on their SO'h Wedding Anniversary. Our tour of the static display was conducted by a Australians, a practice that has continued, and Australia most enthusiastic guide, who began by pointing out was one of the first countries in the world to feature that this museum deals only with banknotes - coins are women on its banknotes. the responsibility of the Mint in Canberra. He also Examples of counterfeit notes were on show, some pointed out that the somewhat unpopular interest rate using very sophisticated methods of production, and rise decisions are made in the Boardroom, a number alongside were displayed the various production of floors above us. methods used to beat the criminals. Material used has The first item on display was an old printing press, transitioned from paper to polymer, a material in which made in Germany, on which early banknotes were the United States has shown interest, although still produced, and what followed was an impressive and retaining paper as a base material. colourful display of the currency used in Australia from The display is self-explanatory and can be viewed earliest settlement to the present. Numerous designs without a guide. It is recommended to anyone visiting were produced for each new note, but of course only Sydney with some time on their hands. one would be chosen. It was interesting to see that one On bidding farewell to our guide, we made a beeline of the unsuccessful designs for an early £100 note was for the Masonic Club, where we had a quick lunch in a drawing of Leura Falls. restful surroundings before heading to our appointment at The Great Synagogue. Here we met our guide and the menfolk donned the traditional skull cap before entering the building. What a magnificent building! Built in the Byzantine style and capable of seating 1600 worshippers, it is tucked • away between high-rise buildings in Elizabeth Street, and it is doubtful if the thousands of Sydneysiders who pass it every day have any idea of what lies behind its sandstone fa<;:ade. Our knowledgeable guide first provided us with some background of the Jewish beliefs and stated that a small number of Jews were among the First The first note was issued by the Commonwealth in Fleet Convicts (the number varies depending on the 1913 in the form of a ten shilling note, and it was reference used). Some 800 Jews were transported during sobering to view the display of banknotes issued by the entire convict era, and the first free Jewish settler Japan in anticipation of a successful invasion of was Barnett Levy, who, as it happens, had links with Australia during World War II. the Blue Mountains in Glenbrook. When Australia converted to decimal currency, a new From 1817, steps were taken towards an organised series of notes was required - but what to call the base community, and in 1830, meetings began in temporary unit? The 'royal' was suggested, but the term 'dollar' premises. Two Synagogues were built, but replaced by won the day, and 'Dollar Bill' became the cartoon the present building, which opened in March 1878. character that was devised to help the p9pulation cope Our guide then went on to explain the meaning and with the change, which was difficult for many. One symbolism of the internal fittings and architecture. By section of the display featured the promotional methods paying a quarterly rental, worshippers were able to used in the conversion process. secure a permanent place in the pews, and the names The decimal currency notes featured famous Continued on page 4

Hoblry} Outreach 2 February---March 2007 WALKS &TALKS Saturday meetings with guest speaker commence promptly at 10:30am. Tea/ coffee and biscuits available from 10am. Tarella Cottage shop open from 10am. Light lunch available after meeting. Research Room open with a researcher in attendance. Library open for members to select and return books.

Saturday MEETING - 10am for 10:30am. Annual McLaughlin Lecture. Speaker: David Branagan on 3 February the subject of 'T. W Edgeworth David, Blue Mountains and the world beyond'.

Monday EXCURSION - Old Katoomba: an exploration of the early tourist areas around Katoomba 12 Falls, Reids Plateau, followed by lunch at the Katoomba Falls I<:.iosk. Short walks to vantage February points with excellent views of Mount Solitary, Orphan Rock, Witches Leap. Early tourist brochures describe Vanimans Lookout as 'probably the finest point from which to obtain a complete panoramic view of the Falls and Jamison Valley'. All walks are short and mostly shaded. There are some steps. It is important to wear shoes designed for walking on the slippery uneven surfaces of bush tracks. Meet - 1Oam in picnic area beside Katoomba Falls I<:.iosk, opposite the oval and Caravan Park on Cliff Drive, Katoomba. Morning tea - Bring or buy at I<:.iosk. Lunch - The recently restored old kiosk offers pleasant food and good coffee. It is a perfect spot for a get-together lunch on our first excursion for 2007. Reservations and menu options available at February meeting or contact Jo Adam. Cost - $2 collected on the day. Pay separately for lunch at kiosk Leader - Jack Austin, phone 6352 4749 Enquiries: Jo Adam, phone: 4759 1022

Saturday .ANNuAL GENERAL MEETING - Note earlier starting time 10am. Morning tea served at 3 conclusion of AGM, followed by speaker Colin Slade on the subject of 'Allan Cunningham, March botanist and explorer, 1791-1839: The Johnny Appleseed of Australian exploration'. Cunningham made geographical discoveries of great value to Australia. Two most important were the finding of passages (stock routes) which opened up the fertile Liverpool Plains and the Darling Downs. His botanical discoveries were voluminous. His research was extremely valuable to botanists all over the world. During his seventeen years in Australia he made many successful journeys to remote areas including several in the Blue Mountains. One little known local excursion was made in 1820 to !Zings Tableland when he accompanied two Russians, an artist and naturalist, from a scientific expedition to Australia. Cunningham is revered by Colin who considers him to be 'an unsung hero'.

Thursday EXCURSION - 'Retracing Charles Darwin: Weatherboard Inn, Jamison Creek, Wentworth Falls'. 15 Our walk will follow Charles Darwin's walk in 1836 as he returned from the Falls to the March Weatherboard Inn to pick up his horse for his onward journey west. See the view he described as 'exceedingly well worth visiting' and follow the original track he took to return to the inn. Meet at 10am outside Chalet Fontanelle (previously Whispering Pines). Left turn at the end of Falls Road, Wentworth Falls. The walk is approx. two-and-a-half km, partly on a dirt track and on recently restored boardwalks. There are a number of steps. It is important to wear shoes designed for walking on the uneven surfaces of dirt tracks. Morning tea - Bring for a stop along the track. Also carry water. Lunch - Picnic lunch ill. Wilson Park, Wentworth Falls. Cost - $2 collected on the day. Leaders - John Low and Joan Smith. Enquiries to Joan Smith, phone 4757 4009 Continued on page 4

Hobby's Outreach 3 February-March 2007 Walks & Talks - Continuedfrom page 3

Saturday MEETING 1 Oam for 10:30am - Speaker: Mari Metzke on the subject of 'Local history: You're 31 standing in it!' Are the best local historians those who are good at doing jigsaw puzzles? Local March history is really like the middle pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. It can be quite easy to frame up your (in lieu of puzzle with the edge pieces - often sky and boring ground sections - and that sets your 7 April, boundaries and defines your task. But the real picture at the centre of the puzzle needs all Easter those interconnecting, detailed, colourful and interesting pieces - the things that good local Saturday) historians love to get their teeth into - to bring the puzzle to life. So how do we local historians set about the task of completing the puzzle when it is often hard to stand back far enough to see the image of the puzzle on the jigsaw box? Mari Metzke is M.'lnager of the Royal Australian Historical Society. Mari works with historical societies, government and other organisations to promote history.

Thursday EXCURSION - Hawkes bury River (This excursion was programmed to follow Geoff Sadler's 19 November 2006 talk titled 'The river Phillip sought: the history of the Hawkesbury'. The April excursion had to be hurriedly cancelled. It's on again and we are hoping for better weather this time around.) Our transport will be by Access Bus. We will see examples of early settlement from Richmond to Wisemans Ferry and in the early afternoon we will cruise aboard 'Leisure Lass' and enjoy a delicious Devonshire tea on board. 'Leisure Lass' is a boat similar to the supply boats that transported the settlers, their provisions and produce in early days. Cost - $30. Please book and pay on or before Saturday 31 March meeting. Note: Booking preference will be given to those who booked the cancelled November tour. Tour leader: Geoff Sadler, phone 4782 1402

A big Thank \tot-t to Lois Sabine who Contributed l?J Susan Warmbath has spent many hours of loving care to repair our 1890s knitted bedspread that was barely held Craft Show April 14-15 together. This required five balls of cotton used to replicate the knitting pattern and crochet The Craft Show weekend is well on the way work, crocheting eighty small rosettes to cover with several craftsmen accepting our invitation darns and then backing the whole bedspread to display. We have demonstrations by Lois who with sheeting for added strength. It was then will crochet, Isobel Lancashire, quilting, Stephanie taken to an expert cleaner who soaked it in a Pakeham, tatting and a spinner from the spinners bath of cold water for a week. Gentle squeezing group and also the super wood-working group. removed the stains and now the finished work This has the beginnings of being a super looks like the day it was completed. Please make weekend. a point of admiring Lois' handiwork in the cottage on the neA'1: Saturday meeting day:

Currency Museum & The Great Synagogue, Sydney- Continued.from page 2 of three generations could be seen on at least one set of little brass plagues attached to the little lockable boxes for personal items at each location. Because Jesus is not accepted as the Messiah, the Jews do not use the terms BC and AD, but instead use BCE (Before the Common Era) and CE (Common Era). Services are conducted in Hebrew but sermons are in English, and women are seated in upstairs balconies, as was the case in Solomon's Temple. The Synagogue is also used for religious studies, and 8000 students a year are catered for in this way. After inspecting some of the features, we said our thanks, and left the quiet solitude of the Synagogue to face the noisy chaos that is Sydney on a late weekday afternoon, glad to be able to catch our train home to the relative sanity of the Blue Mountains. Thanks Susan for organising a wonderful day out.

Ho bry's Outreach 4 February-March 200 7 KATOOMBA REVISITED Contributed Brian Fox

In 1827 Thomas Livingstone Mitchell arrived in Sydney and was appointed to the position of Deputy Surveyor General. The following year, 1828, he became the Surveyor General of New South Wales owing to the death of John Oxley. Mitchell held this position until his death in 1855. He was a prominent public figure and during his term of office served under five Governors, (Darling, Bourke, Gippes, Fitz Roy and Denison). He was amongst other things, an explorer, surveyor and road builder.1 Mitchell had a team of over twenty Senior Assistant Surveyors, Assistant Surveyors and draftsmen working for him.2 A number of surveyors carried out surveying work on the mountains initially under Surveyor General John Oxley. They were George Evans, James McBrien and Robert Hoddle and during Mitchell's term amongst others were Frederick D'Arcy, William Stapylton, Francis Rusden, Robert Dixon and William Romaine Gavett. One ruling which Mitchell was adamant about was the use of Aboriginal names where possible and in a letter to one of his surveyors (Elliot) in June 1828 wrote: ' ... that you will be particular in noting the native names of as many places as you can in your map of that part.'3 In fact on the bottom of all standard monthly report sheets was the wording: 'Native Names of places to be in all cases inserted when they can be ascertained.'

Mitchell not only reiterated this theme of native names, but also took to task those who disobeyed his directions. '---" On 5 September 1828 Mitchell issued a memo to all his surveyors to establish uniformity in spelling and pronunciation. 3 William Gavett, in his surveying of the area around Blackheath June 1831, recorded the sight of several waterfalls as Cascades. Gavett had first cited the waterfall to bear his name either on 1 or 2 June4 and his monthly report for 6 & 7 June 1831 records 'heavy rain' and on 10 June, 'surveying the range near Cascade,'5 so Govetts Leap must have been a spectacular sight to witness. Mitchell conferred the honour by naming one of these waterfalls Govetts Leap. As to the paragraphs above on the use of native names, we can only assume that it was not possible to record any Aboriginal name for this waterfall. Just as Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson had little Aboriginal contact on the mountain ridges so it was for Mitchell's surveyors. Evidence shows that this area was frequented by the Gundungurra people. The numerous axe groove sites, occupational and rock art sites have been sighted and recorded by many people including my brother and myself on our exploratory bushwalks in the Linden Ridge area. It was in the well-watered fertile soils of the Burragcirang Valley13 where food and game would have been plentiful that Gavett made contact with the local Aboriginal people. It was here that Gavett not only ascertained the name of the local area but also some of the names of the surrounding hills. 6 At the junction of the Coxs River and Kedumba River.. (Gavett had recorded the name of Kedumba River as Cascade Creek since one of its tributaries flowed from the Cascades, the waterfall we know as Wentworth Falls). The surrounding hills being Mount Solitary, 'Munmie', Mount Victoria, 'Gundingbla' and the hills at the southern end of Narrow Neck Plateau which form the major watershed between Jamison and Megalong Valleys, 'Mouin'. The Aboriginal word for the location of the junction of these two rivers was as Gavett recorded it in his letter to the Surveyor General 25 November 1833, 'Godoomba', being a derivative of what is now Katoomba. Not only was the word Godoomba recorded by Gavett but he also used his own phonetics, symbols above the :·~ ~ ~-/<-~ ~~- .:>:qk:· t~ .. t'o-~; i/L..._. ~.:ck-~-~~·;;, : (fti· ~~"·1Z.~ ·~ /~ ~ ~< ~ . :.· ('du-;J '}:~~ : ··· ~ .u~ : ~:< . . - \. . -.J/11 . ' -..

letters to help in future pronunciation. Unfortunately in Govett's letters to the Surveyor General nor his articles to The Saturdqy Magazine in London between the years 1836-377 irradiate what they mean.

Hoblry} Outreach 5 February-March 2007 However, a request to Indigenous Services, State Library, Sydney informed me that Govett used Standard English phonetics. The cup-shaped symbol above the first o and called a 'breve' indicate a short sound while the dash above the double o called 'macron' emphasise a long sound. When I asked about the use of the letter G and K as in Godoomba and Katoomba I was informed that the letters are interchangeable depending on who translated the word. So it is with thanks to our early surveyors that in November 1833 our first spelling and name of Katoomba was recorded. However numerous spellings of Katoomba have been sighted, including Codumba which appears on the Map of the County of Cook, 1843, which was compiled expressly for the printers and publishers of the Australian Atlas by William Baker Hibernian Printing Office, Sydney. 8 Other spellings such as Go Doom Ba and Goodomabah appear to be corruptions of Govett's recorded name as opposed to first-hand interpretation.9 It was another surveyor by the name of John Deering who in a letter to Surveyor General Adams in 1876 recorded the first use and spelling of the name Katoomba as we know it today.10 As well as different spellings we also have different interpretations of the name Katoomba. One was Harry Peckman recalling 'the late Hon. James Henry Neale who is said to have brought an ancient gin called Black Betty, of the Kanimbla tribe of blacks to identify and give the native name to the locahty.'11 Another is from Jim Smith's talk at the 2006 Blue Mountains History Conference in which Jin1 highlighted the misinterpretation of the Aboriginal and European cultures in identifying the Aboriginal name of Katoomba Falls. The locality of Katoomba over the years has changed from town status to the present status of suburb within the Local Goverru:nent Area of the Blue Mountains City Council. 12 The name itself, in being transferred from its location down in the Kedumba Valley, has undergone various spellings, pronunciations and origins but still remains '---" as a proud name in honouring our Aboriginal heritage. Fortttlli"ltely Gcivett's nmps have survived and can be found in state archives and the Mitchell Library, Sydney. What is unfortunate is that only two of William Govett's survey field books have been located. Col King, Manager of the Survey Plan Room, Department of Lands, Sydney informed me that it was not a requirement for surveyors to hand back their field books. A subsequent search of the Department of Lands, Sydney and Bathurst, State Records, Kingswood and The Rocks, Victorian State Library and archives and an email request for search of British Library Maps Division and United Kingdom National Archives have failed to turn up any other of Govett's survey field books.

References: Sir Thomas Livingstone Mtf+hell a11d his U7orid 1792-1855 William Foster, 1985, pp. i-ii. 2 Major lvlitchell's Map 1834 The saga ef the Ni11eteen Counties Alan Andrews, 1992, pp. 25-28. 3 Major Mitchell's Map 1834 The saga of the Nineteen Counties Alan Andrews, 1992, pp. 72-73. 4 Blackheath todt!JfiYJ»t_yesterdt!;y, Peter Rickwood and David West (ed.), 2005, pp. 56-70. 5 Surveyor General letters received from Surveyors. Reel No 3069, Monthly Report June 1831, Land and Property Information, Library, Bathurst. 6 Surveyor General letters received from Surveyors. Reel No 3069, Camp Mount Clarence 25 November 1833, Land and Property Information, Library, Bathurst. 7 Sketches of New South W7a!eswritten and illustrated for The Satttrda_y Magazine in 1836-37 by William Romaine Govett, Gaston Renard publisher, 1977. 8 State Library, ML: ZM2 812.17 /1843/1. 9 Old Leura and Katoomha, The Rotary Club of Katoomba, 1986, p.9. 10 State Records, Notes on parks, CGS8287 item 11/22039. 11 The Blue Mo1111tai11 Echo 30 May 1913, p.5, col. 5. 12 Geographical Names Board, Register el\."tract for Katoomba. 13 Survey Plan C1511.1507, 13 December 1890, junction of Coxs and Kedumba Rivers.

~ FROM the Editor ... please feel free to contribute articles, photos etc. for this newsletter. Copy may be left with the Secretary for Margaret Edwards, or email to: [email protected] Please include BMHS as part of your subject heading. CLOSING DATE for contributions for next issue 15 March 2007.

Thanks for your co-operation. Note: Editor's photos used, or as noted

Hobby} Outreach 6 February-March 200 7 TARELLA News Contributed lry Susan Warmbath You know when you've had people around for ages, always there, running things smoothly and suddenly they've gone. You then miss them and wonder how you'll manage without them? Well, after serving the society as President April 1997-March 2000, Curator 1996-2001 and Assistant Curator 2001-2006, Coral Ewan is doing a 'Shane Warne' and moving on to pastures new. We are going to miss Coral and wonder how we will manage without her, but her leaving offers an opportunity for one or two members to become involved in the cottage. At the moment, if the present Curator is away, there is no one who knows all that is needed to prepare the cottage for opening to the public, setting up and closing down on the day. There is much more to Tarella, as much as you wish to put into it and a very rewarding pastime. Please contact Susan Warmbath on 4757 3402 or pop in to Hobby's Reach any Tuesday or Friday morning. Children's Weekend - 20 & 21 January 'Never in the field of Tarella openings was so much owed by so many to so few'! (with apologies to Sir Winston Churchill), but these words sum up the help we had over the weekend. It was incredibly hot and few ventured out to visit us on Saturday, but a great deal of work to make the weekend successful fell on the heads of very few members to whom we give our sincere thanks. The following remarks were put in the visitors book over the weekend. 'Interesting collection, lovely lunch and cake, thank you, well done.' \...... / 'Haven't been for years, it is a credit to the volunteers.' 'I wish everything was as beautifully made nowadays as these things.' 'A walk in the past, simply amazing and such a joy to see these old pieces kept.' 'I want to move in, if there was air conditioning!' This really was a very rewarding weekend, for us as volunteers to have such lovely remarks and, obviously, for those who visited. We need to fill the rosters on our open weekends, which are a major source of finance to keep the Society afloat, and in order to continue to open the cottage. So please, next time the roster comes round please put your name down for at least one session a year. Thank you.

Book Shop New Titles The wonderful Blackheath book, Blackheath today from yesterday by Peter Rickwood and David West. Price $65. The History ofHazelbrook and Woodford by Ken Goodlet. Price $25 . .Making Music, an autobiography by William John Gallaher, a composer and teacher telling a personal tale of how he interpreted the Australian landscape into music. He also taught in Katoomba. Price $25.

Other Titles Somewhat Perilous by Andy Macqueen which tells of the journeys of Singleton, Parr, Howe, Myles and Blaxland. The book is signed and priced $32. The Birds ofUmbigumbi, poems by Graham Alcorn. Graham's encounters with Australian birds in poetry. Price $3. Six titles of Keith Painter's Pocket Pal series, (One ef the Pocket Pal booklets) ~ great to pop in an envelope with a birthday card! Price $5 each or 3 for $14. In the Secondhand Book selection there are many new titles. $4 hardback and $2 paperback, these prices are the best in town!.

Other 'BARGAIN' Items TEA TOWELS in linen, not often found today, at the amazing price of $7 each or $20 for three. SCREEN SAVERS, with ten views of the Blue Mountains, another handy gift for posting overseas. Price $10. Don't forget our shop when buying books, we aim to please and our prices are competitive. Books can be purchased on Tuesdays and Fridays when the Research Room is open, so you don't have to wait for Saturday meetings.

Hobby} Outreach 7 February-March 2007 Blue Mountains Historical Society Well Uncovered Contributed by Brian Fox

The well is located between the Research Centre and Tarella cottage. It has been cut out of solid rock. As it is sixty-six feet deep this must have been quite a task. We presume that the well was put in by the McLaughlin family. Water may have been pumped up the hill from a spring in the vicinity of what is now McLaughlin Avenue.

Brian Fox peering down the opening of the well 2.12.2006. Photo by Elaine Fox

Inside the well. The camera was held at arms length down the well. 2.12.2006. Photo by Brian Fox

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

Rosalind & Jack Fisher, Wentworth Falls Don Graham, Springwood

Katoomba's Link with 'The Ashes' - Continued from page 1

possession of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Lords Cricket Ground, London. The Yorkshire-born watercolour artist William Blamire Young was assistant master at The Katoomba College in 1885, and it is thought that he was the designer of the embroidered pattern that decorates the bag, as he often created designs for Mrs Fletcher. The design is a wreath surrounding the date 1883. The Ashes Exhibition was on display at the five capital cities in which the recent Test matches were held, and a photo of Mrs Fletcher appeared in the comprehensive souvenir catalogue. This photo was supplied by the Blue Mountains Historical Society, and due recognition of the source was given.

Sources: Society archives: Pictorial Memories Blue Mountains, John Low, page 124. Catalogue of the MCC Travelex Ashes Exhibition. Note: Copyright provisions preclude photos of the bag or urn being reproduced here, but the Ashes Exhibition Catalogue is available for inspection in the Society's Library - bag photo on page 3 7.

Hoblry's Outreach 8 February-March 2007 NOTICE of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BLUE MOUNTAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.

To be held at Hobby's Reach at 1Oam on Saturday 3 March 2007

Agenda: 1. Confirmation of the minutes of the previous AGM. 2. Presentation of Reports and Finances of the Society. 3. Presentation of Life Membership. 4. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation. 5. Election of Office Bearers and Ordinary Members of the Management Committee for the year 2007-2008. 6. Appointment of Auditor for the year 2007.

Election: The Committee of Management is elected to control and manage the affairs of the Society. It consists of: Office Bearers: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Ordinary Members: Four Committee Members.

Nominations for the election of Office Bearers and Committee Members must be: 1. Made in writing, signed by two financial members of the Society and endorsed by the nominated candidate. 2. Delivered to the Secretary not less than seven days before the AGM. x ......

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Hobby's Outreach 9 February---March 2007 Blue Mountains Historical Society Inc. The Society's objective is to promote community interest in history in general and in the Blue Mountains in particular. Meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month (except December and January) at the Society's headquarters at Hobby's Reach. At these meetings a talk by an invited speaker or by a member is followed by general business. An excursion to a place of historical interest is held on the second Monday of most months. Research Days are held each Tuesday at Hobby's Reach from 1Oam to 2pm and on Friday between 1Oam and noon under the supervision of the Research Officer. Patron: Mayor, City of the Blue Mountains, Cr Jim Angel Management Committee: President Hugh Bickford 4757 3107 Research Joan Smith 4757 4009 Vice President Peter Rickwood 0427232115 Curator Susan Warmbath 4757 3402 Secretary Joan Smith 4757 4009 Mem. Secretary Geoff Sadler 47821402 Treasurer Geoff Sadler 47821402 Editor Margaret Edwards 6352 3925 Members Josephine Adam 47591022 Book Shop Susan Warmbath 4757 3402 Margaret Edwards 6352 3925 Pulblicity Officer Colin Slade 4782 2450 Colin Slade 4782 2450 Walks & Talks Josephine Adam 47591022 David Bradley 4758 6151 Catering Garden Convenor Colin Slade 4782 2450 Hobby's Reach Research Centre: 4757 3824

Return Address: Blue Mountains Historical Society P 0 Box17 WENTWORTH FALLS NSW 2782

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