The Society’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday the 10th October did what it does best: keep the paperwork short and the afternoon warm.
The treasurer gave the financial report, the president spent a few minutes on the Society’s place in the community, and nine enthusiastic members were voted onto the committee without fuss. Then came the part everyone had really turned up for.
Show and Tell is the highlight of the day. Members and friends each chose something from their own belongings and explained why it matters to them. Eleven people took the floor this year. One told the story of a clock that has never worked but has still travelled from house to house, always given its own section of mantelpiece. Another explained how a Derwent pencil found its way to Australia.
Beautiful handmade mother-of-pearl buttons and thread reels were on display, along with one item that served as a poignant reminder of what the First World War cost. Afterwards, the display table was open for a closer look over afternoon tea.
The freshly elected Management Committee posed for a photo taken by Judy Budden, though Colin Burgess was unfortunately away on the day.
The year has one more meeting to go. On Saturday the 14th November, David Jehan will present The Journey of Clyde Engineering-100 Years of Manufacturing 1891-1998. David spoke to the Society in 2024, and members have asked to hear more about the history of Clyde and the Hudsons from this interesting and entertaining speaker.
The meeting starts at 2.00 pm in the Galston Uniting Church, School Road, Galston. All are welcome, entry is free, and a gold coin pays for afternoon tea. For enquiries, contact Michael Bell on 02 9653 1365.
Before then, the History Cottage will open on its fourth Sunday, the 25th October, between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Members will be on hand to show visitors how the research archives can support family and local history research.
