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Mitcham Historical Society
The Society helped to establish the city of Mitcham Local History Collection, and members continue to work closely with the Council's Local History Officer.
Meetings are held once a month at Mitcham Village Art and Crafts Gallery. Visits are arranged to other historic places.
Historical Walks around the village area can be arranged by contacting MVAC.
2006 Programme
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Fri Apr 21
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Tour of fascinating Genealogy Society facilities.
Were your ancestors princes or paupers? Want to find out more about them? Then join us at the extensive Genealogy Society facilities at 201 Unley Rd Unley from 7.30pm for a guided tour.
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Wed May 3
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Traditional joint meeting with our National Trust friends
Interesting guest speaker at joint meeting with members of Coromandel Valley & Districts branch of National Trust at 7.30pm at MVAC. 1 Torrens St Mitcham
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Wed June 14
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Collectors Night - bring something along of interest.
Richard Irving has a passion for old bottles & will give an illustrated talk on these. Bring along your old bottles, jars or stoneware. Experts on hand. Interesting evening for one and all. Starts 7.30pm at MVAC.
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Sun July 16
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Visit to Mannum - one of SA's most historic towns.
We are off to the once-bustling river port of Mannum by bus. Includes lunch. Full details given later.
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Sun Aug 20
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Mystery Tour of Mitcham Village & Surrounds
Bring your car to starting point MVAC carpark at 2pm. You will be given a map to follow and a set of questions. A prize for those in the winning car. Back at theMVAC for afternoon tea. Gold coin donation.
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Wed Sept 13
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Annual meeting and guest speaker
The Mitcham Historical Society holds its AGM as part of the AGM of Mitcham Village Art & Crafts Assn at MVAC, starting at 7.30pm. Guest speaker.
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Sat Oct 21
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Our Hysterical Historical Quiz
This was immensely popular in 2005. Make up a table of ten. Held in the Mitcham Institute from 7.30 pm. $10 per person. Good prizes.
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Sun Nov 19
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Our Pre-Christmas Wind-up Function
What better, way to end the year with good friends, good food, good refreshments and a good speaker. A Sunday luncheon at a popular Mitcham eatery.
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Location
Mitcham Heritage Research Centre
Room 5, 242 Belair Road, Lower Mitcham SA 5062
Telephone: 8271 1832
Mobile: 0411 878 575
Fax: 8278 6244
Opening Hours:
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
(or by appointment)
If you would like information about family history research visit the internet sites listed below.
Family History Service, State Library of SA
http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au
The NLA Genealogy Section
http://www.nla.gov.au
An extensive list of links from the National Library of Australia, including some links to overseas sites.
Cyndi's list of genealogy sites on the internet
http://www.cyndislist.com
It is the most mind boggling of all genealogy sites. Its coverage is global and is very extensive within many regions.
Family History South Australia
http://www.familyhistorysa.info
Links to genealogical support, organisations, and services.
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