Gunning & District Historical Society

 

"A Touch of Old World Charm" by Rosemary Spiller Take a step back through time with a display of items from bygone days, that connects us to our history. From fashion, fripperies and fancies to paintings, portraits and photographs of who they were and how they lived. Come visit us at Pye Cottage Museum, where stories unfold and history comes alive. Pye Cottage Museum and the new exhibition The cottage was built close to the road from Gunning, just before Dalton village, by 1867, for the Savage family. Named for the family which donated it, the cottage was moved to 121 Yass Street Gunning, where it opened in September 1974 as Pye Cottage “Folk” Museum. Local people made donations of items to illustrate local personalities and features of agricultural life c 1860-1945. Some donations were made anonymously, sometimes under cover of darkness!  Much of the clothing in the exhibition , including the wedding dress, was donated by Nancy Foord, daughter of the featured wedding couple,...

Keith Brown - What an Achievement! by the President, GDHS At our AGM last Sunday 18th October 2020, I had the privilege of bestowing upon Keith Brown Life-time Membership to the Gunning & District Historical Society for his unwavering dedication since he joined in 2008. I also had the esteemed honour of presenting Keith with a Certificate of Achievement and pin from the Royal Australian Historical Society.  There are only a handful of these awards given out each year and to those whose contribution is significant and noteworthy to both their society and community. Usually this would take place at the RAHS Conference in Sydney but had to be cancelled due to Covid. I was asked to bestow this distinction within our own Society. His achievement will be announced in an upcoming issue of the society’s History Magazine.  Keith’s grace and benevolence are qualities that make him a very valued member of our team. We congratulate him on his well-deserved Achievements. Deputy Mayor...

Mayor of Upper Lachlan Shire Council, Brian McCormack OAM  (right), about to cut the ribbon with President of GDHS Graham Dyer (left) at Barbour Park on Meadow Creek, Gunning, with the RV-friendly camping area is in the background. Photo: Rosemary Spiller. Twenty people from Gunning and district came together in fine Autumn weather in a very popular location on Sunday 30 April.  The event was part of the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival.   Mr Graham Dyer, President of Gunning and District Historical Society, outlined the "Barbour Park Seat of Reflection Project”.   The Upper Lachlan Wood Guild and Gunning and District Historical Society (GDHS) had crafted and erected the memorial Seat of Reflection.   It became clear that a roof was required.   As well as the community grant from Energy Developments ( EDL ), operators of the Cullerin Windfarm, GDHS had contributed a donation from Ms Alison Blackbourn, daughter of Dr Barbour, and i...