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Museum Mayhem
On Saturday 17 February 2018 a small group of dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly for hours packing, carrying and moving the contents of the Museum into its new home within the Community Centre. We are now faced with the daunting task of how to best display the collection.
The Life of William R Dickinson (Bill) (1868-1950)
William Robert Dickinson (Bill) was one of Bermagui’s great benefactors over the fifteen years he resided in the town. He hailed from the NSW Southern Highlands where his father, S Dickinson, built a country estate and residence in 1886. Bill Dickinson was a regular visitor to Narooma and in 1934, because of poor weather, and…
Not Everyone Returned Home Immediately after the End of WWI
The war was over but it was quite a long time before all surviving servicemen were returned home. A reminder is shown here as the note was written by Tilba Tilba resident Norman Corkhill on the back of the picture records, “Return in 1920”. The museum is open Tuesdays at the Bermagui Community Centre from…
Seeking Sam Sinclair
In 1904 after the Boer War ended, Sam Sinclair cycled into Bermagui and set up a Blacksmiths shop. Over time the shop developed into a hardware and petrol stop and was a well-known spot for a yarn. Sam was respected for his great kindness and sense of humour and over 60 years Sam’s talents expanded…
Lady Jane on the Move
Lady Jane on the MoveFrom Bermagui Industrial Estate to Centre Stage on Dickinson Oval Opening night of the Four Winds 2019 Easter Festival A free Community Concert held on Good Friday, 19th April Taking its inspiration from Lady Jane – a disused Bermagui Fishing Boat – this especially commissioned performance on Dickinson Oval celebrated historical…