OPEN HOUSE
Sat 29 th July 2006
Come visit First Fleet House in our weekend open day. See what goes on and what do we do,
or just pop in for a cupa.
10am to 2pm
All are welcome!
RSVP
History Walk Sunday 25 September 2006
Peter's History Walk: Sunday 25 September
The fellowship of First Fleeters invites interested people to take a walk with the President
Peter Christion during the walk. Peter will definitely 'transform' you in Sydney's past with his highly
informative tour of First Fleet sites. Due to popular demand, we are again offering this event.
Time: 1pm
Place: Meet at George Street steps of First Fleet Park, Circular Quary, Sydney
Enquiries: Ph. 02 9360 3788 Email fffaus
ol.com.au
Cost: Members - $10 & Visitors $15
Bookings essential as there are limited numbers For more details on all other events during History Week run by the History Council of New South Wales www.historycouncilnsw.org.au
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP - Expressions of Interest
Renowned Family Historian LEONIE DOOREY has agreed to conduct a Family History Workshop for members of the Fellowship on Saturday 30th September 2006 at First Fleet House 105 Cathedral St Woolloomooloo.
The Workshop will run from 10.00am to 3.00pm with breaks
The cost will be $20.00 pp (“Special” FFF price)
Bring own Lunch. (Morning/Afternoon Tea Supplied) and is available exclusively only to members of the Fellowship and is strictly limited to 25 participants
Expressions of Interest/Registrations close on Monday 31st August 2006.
To Register please contact The Fellowship PR Officer John Boyd on:
either Ph 42616893
or email bhoid48@bigpond.net.au
Australia Day - 2007
Australia Day Celebration Luncheon on Saturday 20th January 2007
At Cello’s Restaurant in the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169-171 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
Cello's opens at 12.00 noon (seated by 12.15 - start 12.30pm) Concluding at 3.00pm.
An outstanding Two-course Meal will be served, together with tea/coffee.
Guests: The Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, and her husband, Sir Nicholas Shehadie.
Guest Speaker: Dr Ken Knight "Early Pubs & Publicans"
COST: $45pp (Fully Financial Members of FFF*)
$50pp (Non Financial and Non Members)
The Venue is short walk from either Town Hall or St James Railway Stations, and there is plenty of good parking handy at a cost of $9-$10 all day at the Domain, Goulburn St., St May's and Piccadilly Tower for those who are driving.
NOTE: Numbers are LIMITED, so please check your diary and book as soon as you receive your Registration Form.
Download Booking Form and print
Registrations must be fully completed and accompanied by all moneys due.
So why not make a Sydney Weekend---there are some great Accommodation deals
available, and you can visit many of the Historical and First Fleet landmarks.
* Another very good reason to be a Financial Member of the Fellowship
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Australia Day Celebration 26th January 2007
Australia Day 2007 the Fellowship of First Fleeters are setting up base in Farm Cove to witness the harbour celebrations. A small group of FFF members have met there since 1997 and enjoyed the highlights of Australia Day events.
An array of attractions including aerial displays offer something for the young & young at heart.
Why not pack your provisions for the day in a travel bag or backpack and
enjoy Fellowship with like minded members.
Throughout the day take a
walk up to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Opera House or the Botanic Gardens
Gift shop.
Venue: Across from the harbour
wall Farm Cove, under the shade
of the trees between the Main
Pond
and Twin Ponds, still in view of the
harbour.
Cost: Nil
Time: Any time from 9.00 am
Bookings: Not required.
Please wear FFF name badges.
Come one Come all!
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