by Karen Wenke | Jul 9, 2024 | Historical Buildings
A meeting in 1910 approved the building of a Public Hall. Initially to be called a School of Arts, it was changed to the Literary Institute to qualify for a government subsidy. Land was purchased from Mr. E. G. Wenke for £40. He was also one of the first trustees....
by Karen Wenke | Jul 8, 2024 | Tours
One of the most rewarding parts of our research services is that we help many families connect with their ancestors and fill in the gaps in their family history. It was lovely to meet Susie and her husband who are researching into the Koehler family. They enjoyed...
by Karen Wenke | Jul 8, 2024 | Educational Outreach Program
“We acknowledge the support of Inland Rail for this project”. On the 3rd of July, 2024 we presented our grant funded local history project to the pupils of Walla Walla Public School. The children were very engaged and asked a lot of very interesting...
by Karen Wenke | Jul 8, 2024 | General
On the 18th of June 2024 our curator Tanja and I attended the CSU Regional Archives in Wagga Wagga for the Museums of History NSW “Collections on Tour” presentation of Making Home: A Short History of Houses, Interiors and Gardens in NSW. We found the...
