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NOTICE: Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled. Apologies to all. Please contact the Historical Society if you have any questions. Bermagui Historical Society is once again presenting the exhibition “People & Their Boats” Exhibitors’ enthusiasm and spectators’ very positive feedback from last year have inspired the staging of the event over…
Retrace the “Bermagui Mystery”
When: Sunday 15 September 2019 Meet: 10am Bermagui Headland (overlooking Bermagui Harbour entrance) (Weather dependent) Narooma and Bermagui Historical Societies and the Montreal Goldfield Management Committee will again revisit the greatest unsolved mystery of the south coast to belatedly celebrate History Week. Every time we do, we turn up something extra. Everyone is welcome. Five…
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…
The Story of James Cook’s voyage 250 Years Ago – Part Three: Sailing up the South Coast
The night of Friday 20 April was spent off Gabo Island, and the following day Saturday 21 April at 5 or 6 Leagues from shore (27.5 to 30 Kms) in cloudy unsettled weather, the men were called on deck. Joseph Banks’ journal tells us, “We witnessed three water spouts, which at the same time made…
Bermagui Museum Reopens
BERMAGUI MUSEUM WELCOMES YOU Reopening 10am Friday 17 December