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.
NOTICE: Unfortunately, the AGM has had to be postponed until further notice.Apologies to all. Please contact the Historical Society if you have any questions. Notice of 2023 Bermagui Historical Society Annual General Meeting Your attendance will be very Welcome. Date: Wednesday 4th October 2023 Time: 2pm Place: BERMAGUI MEN’S SHED, Bermagui- Tathra Road (near BVSC…
As a result of numerous phone calls and help from various community members, we have discovered the following history of this mysterious wooden boat. Indications show the Lady Jane was built around the 1950’s-1960’s for use as a fishing vessel. The style of the boat and materials used in her construction were common in this…
27th December 2019 Lightning Strike starts a fire in Badja State Forest near Peters Road. 28th December 2019 Severe drought conditions. Bush tinder dry, hot and windy weather conditions. Many other fires burning in region including the very large Currowan fire north of Batemans Bay which had started north west of Nelligen as a result…
Emily Wintle (nee Gillespie), was a woman who made a significant contribution to trade and transport in the early days of this district. A photo of her in the Corkhill Collection shows a woman of strong and determined character. Her recollections of her life and times were recorded when she was 85. The daughter of…
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…
