History Conference with a Difference
Please join the South Gippsland Historical Societies at their conference on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Coal Creek, Korumburra - 10am to 4pm.
Come and learn more about South Gippsland’s unique history.
The South Gippsland Historical Network, together with the Leongatha Historical Society, will be running a history conference at Coal Creek, Korumburra.
The theme of the conference is “No History, No Culture”, and the speakers will be telling those present about a number of fascinating topics related to the development of South Gippsland and its special cultural identity.
Subjects to be covered include the:
- Development of the Coal Mining industry in Wonthaggi
- Holiday shacks along the coast
- Goldrush at Foster
- Early dairy industry
- Education in the bush
- History in post-cards
- Maritime history
- Dinny Justice, pioneer of Phillip Island
- Pioneer handtools
- Reseaching family history
The two keynote speakers are experts in the preservation of heritage and will give a different perspective to the issue of how to save unique local heritage.
Each of the speakers will give their presentations twice.
The keynote speakers will be in the auditorium, and the other speakers will be located in some of the various heritage buildings that make up Coal Creek Village.
Those attending the conference will have the opportunity to not only hear the speakers but to also enjoy the great venue.
Speakers
- John Murphy: South Gippsland’s most noted local historian will speak on the history of dairying
- Sam Gatto: expert in Wonthaggi’s early days
- Terri Allen: will speak about the unique shacks that were used along the Bunurong Coast
- John Cocking: noted speaker on the subject of post-cards
- John Woolley: maritime historian from Port Welshpool
- Lyn Skillern: former teacher and researcher on early education in the region
- Marion Haupt: Foster historian, who will speak about the Stockyard Creek Gold Rush
- Ian Lester: expert on pioneer tools and timber skills
- Julie Box: Phillip Island historian, will speak on Dinny Justice
- Representatives of the South Gippsland Genealogical Society will give a presentation on researching family history
For further information contact: Lyn Skillern on 5668 6304, or email leongathahistsoc@yahoo.com.au