Early history of reconciliation revealed in Kiama!

In 1869 a debate was held, chaired by the Mayor, Mr Marks, at the Courthouse by the Kiama School of Arts on the topic
“Has the British Government done justice to the Aboriginals of New South Wales?”
A complete text of this was published in the Kiama Independent of the day and is truly a remarkable document for its [...]

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The Australian Aeronaut Visits Kiama Show

Captain Taylor Penfold Australian aeronaut

In the archives of the Pilots Cottage is a gem of  a thing, the original submission of Captain Taylor Penfold , the Australian Aeronaut,
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to exhibit at the Kiama Show in 1911 or 1912.
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It details his considerable fame and success, including demonstrating aerial bombing over the American Fleet in San [...]

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Kiama Glider club of the 1930s

Very few people would be aware of the Sydney University glider club, run by Dr Hayden that ran off Fred Weir’s farm north of Gerringong, at the Kiama bends. A Museum volunteer, Jock Marks,  remembered it and asked Kiama Local History to research it. He recalls a friend of his who has or had an old [...]

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Kiama Penny Treasure Hunt meets the Allen family

The Pilot’s Cottage recently had a visit from the Allen family of County Antrim, in Northern Ireland, who were surprised to learn of the family connection to the area, through the Allen stores in Jamberoo and Kiama, operated by John Allen and William Allen. One of the visitors was called John William Allen! They were [...]

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Visit of English Historical Society from Yardley Gobion

The Pilot’s Cottage recently had a visit from a Historical society from a small village in North Hampton, England, the village of Yardley Gobion.
After a lovely visit they gave Kiama Local History the details of their website back home, and here it is.
http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/yghg/

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