December 23, 2013

Memory Bank - Newsletter of Millthorpe Historical Society


The President Writes

2014 is a milestone for the Historical Society as it is 50 years since its establishment.
On Saturday, the 20th November 1965 the official opening of the museum was carried out by Mr Charles Cutler then Deputy Premier of New South Wales. The plaque celebrating the opening is still mounted just inside our front door.
From Millthorpe’s decline to its resurgence our museum has remained the town’s flagship.
The visitors and residents of our town and district are proud of our museum. This is due to our supporters and their continuing protection of our heritage.
Peter Whiley

To read the Newsletter click here.

December 22, 2013

What's on at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre

January Workshops and Programs

Sat 18 Jan:    NSW State Records Conservation Talk with Dominique Moussou. The exhibition, The Air Up There: Vintage Tourism in the Blue Mountains features paper-based objects from NSW State Records. Find out how State Records protect their collection, as well as ideas on how you can protect your collections in your own home.

1pm – 2.30pm Free Event. Bookings essential.



Tues 20 Jan:   Keepsake Postcard Workshops

Explore a range of creative techniques to make postcards as “Keepsakes”. The workshop includes a tour of the exhibitions, Keepsake and The Air Up There. Participants’ work will be exhibited in the Keepsake Postcard Exhibition from 25-27 January.

10 -12noon   Age: 5-8
1-3pm           Age: 8+


Cost: $20 ($30 per family); $15 InSight Members ($25 per family)



Wed 22 Jan:    Mobile Phone Photography

A full day introduction to mobile phone photography using an iPhone (iPad or Android device) with Keepsake Photographer David Brazil (see below for more information)

10 – 4.30pm  Age: 10+

Cost: $45; $40 InSight Members



 •• Postcards due for exhibition



Thur 23 Jan:    Make your own recycled “Snowdome”: or message in a bottle!

Is there an idea or memory that you’d like to capture and “keep” … bring along tiny treasures and a recycled round lidded bottle to create a small imaginary world as a “Keepsake”. This workshop will also include a tour of the exhibitions, Keepsake and The Air Up There.

10am -12 noon   Age: 6-8
1-3pm             Age: 8+


Cost: $20 ($30 per family); $15 InSight Members ($25 per family)



Fri 24 Jan:    E-Bling Workshop

Recycle electronic waste to make some very cool bling with Kathy O’Hara of Scrapture Studios! Items produced in this workshop can be submitted to the Waste to Art Exhibition at the Cultural Centre in March.

10am – 1pm        Age: 8+

Cost: $20 ($30 per family); $15 InSight Members ($25 per family)



Sat 25 Jan                Keepsake Postcard Exhibition and 2014 Summer Harvest Kitchen Workshops

Sun 26 Jan               Keepsake Postcard Exhibition and 2014 Summer Harvest Kitchen Workshops

Mon 27 Jan              Keepsake Postcard Exhibition


NB. The program will be continually updated so please do keep checking the website at http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/public-programs/ for what’s coming up and for more details as they become available.


Bookings essential for all events to 4780 5410.

December 16, 2013

CAPTURING MEMORIES - Oral History in the Digital Age


You have an interest in oral history? Don’t miss this very popular and practical workshop, which will be led by experienced oral historians who are 
members of the Oral History Association NSW.  It is also an opportunity to enjoy meeting others 
who share your interest in preserving memories 
of the past.

Topics covered include: an introduction to oral history and the nature and
 reliability of memory; preparing and structuring an oral history 
interview; documentation:  ethical issues, ownership and 
copyright, and choosing and using a digital recorder.

WHEN Saturday, 22 February 2014 from 09:30 am to 04:30 pm
WHERE History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney
COST $105 OHA NSW and RAHS Members $95
CONTACT 02 9247 8001, admin@rahs.org.au