Central Coast Family History Society will hold a special event, World War I Remembered, on Saturday, May 9, at Gosford City Lion’s Community Hall.
This year, being the Centenary of the Gallipoli campaign, has ignited everyone’s interest in the history and stories of family’s participation in The Great War. Many people have listened to stories told to them by family members of their experiences and have been lucky to accumulate photos, letters and memorabilia. There will be an interesting and detailed display mounted by members of photos, letters, medals and trinkets related to their individual family’s participation in World War I. These members will also provide short talks about their memorabilia that is on display. Other speakers on the day will include Emeritus Professor Richard Waterhouse, whose topic is military history and the Home Front, Local Studies Librarian Mr Geoffrey Potter, who’s topic is Gosford and The Great War, and the impact on the community, and Ms Margaret Ertner, from the society, who will show the process in researching World War I service people through the Australian War Memorial and National Archives. Tea, coffee and ANZAC biscuits will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch.
Email, 28 Mar 2015
Deb Buist, Central Coast
Family History Society