Madness was a feature of the colony of New South Wales from the start: sailors, convicts, soldiers, and free men and women. But how did they manage this madness? And what effect did that have on colonial society? Dr Dunk’s talk will… Read More
Reposted from our blog – 3 September, 2013 The first known use of wattle as a meaningful emblem in the Australian colonies dates back to the early days of Tasmania 1838), when the wearing of silver wattle sprigs was encouraged on the occasion of an anniversary celebration of the seventeenth century… Read More
Featured image – The Deua River Historical newspapers were the Facebook of their day – recording the comings and goings of everyone in town. ancestry.com While not necessarily agreeing with the above blanket statement, a quick look through the papers of the… Read More
In 1924, when she was 65, the Education department’s age for retirement in those days, the powers-that-be asked Mrs Johnston to continue teaching. She retired three years later at the age of 68 Sixteen Women of Early Eurobodalla Noel Warry, Moruya and District… Read More
Education Week has been showcasing the achievements of our inspirational teachers, staff, students, Parents & Citizens Associations and community members in New South Wales for many years. ‘Celebrating our stories‘, the theme of 2013 Education Week, provides a great opportunity for our… Read More
Many of us would have memories of tree plantings and gardening at school each Arbour Day. This tradition is being continued to this day with National Schools Tree Day being held on the last Friday of July for schools. Arbour Day itself… Read More
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Posted on November 25, 2017 by mdhsociety
Order and Disorder: Madness in Penal New South Wales
Madness was a feature of the colony of New South Wales from the start: sailors, convicts, soldiers, and free men and women. But how did they manage this madness? And what effect did that have on colonial society? Dr Dunk’s talk will… Read More
Tags: convicts, Dr James Dunk, History Council of NSW, madness, New South Wales
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Posted on September 3, 2013 by mdhsociety
Trove Tuesday- The History Of Wattle Day
Reposted from our blog – 3 September, 2013 The first known use of wattle as a meaningful emblem in the Australian colonies dates back to the early days of Tasmania 1838), when the wearing of silver wattle sprigs was encouraged on the occasion of an anniversary celebration of the seventeenth century… Read More
Category: Events, General Tags: Acacia, Australia, Australian Natives Association, Melbourne, New South Wales, Wattle Day
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Posted on August 30, 2013 by mdhsociety
One hundred years ago today – 30 August
Featured image – The Deua River Historical newspapers were the Facebook of their day – recording the comings and goings of everyone in town. ancestry.com While not necessarily agreeing with the above blanket statement, a quick look through the papers of the… Read More
Category: General, Moruya District Tags: Facebook, Moruya, Moruya Examiner, New South Wales, newspapers
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Posted on August 4, 2013 by mdhsociety
Mrs Bridget Johnston of Eurobodalla Public School, 1882-1927
In 1924, when she was 65, the Education department’s age for retirement in those days, the powers-that-be asked Mrs Johnston to continue teaching. She retired three years later at the age of 68 Sixteen Women of Early Eurobodalla Noel Warry, Moruya and District… Read More
Category: Events, General, People Tags: Deua River, Education Week, Educators, Eurobodalla Shire, Johnston, Moruya, Museum, New South Wales, TROVE
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Posted on July 29, 2013 by mdhsociety
Education Week
Education Week has been showcasing the achievements of our inspirational teachers, staff, students, Parents & Citizens Associations and community members in New South Wales for many years. ‘Celebrating our stories‘, the theme of 2013 Education Week, provides a great opportunity for our… Read More
Category: Events, General, Moruya District, People Tags: Banjo Paterson, Education, Education Week, Educators, Moruya, New South Wales
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Posted on July 26, 2013 by mdhsociety
Arbour Day
Many of us would have memories of tree plantings and gardening at school each Arbour Day. This tradition is being continued to this day with National Schools Tree Day being held on the last Friday of July for schools. Arbour Day itself… Read More
Category: Events, General Tags: Arbour Day, New South Wales, trees
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