The Seventh Annual Maffra Historical Society Luncheon will take place on Monday 3rd September at 12 midday for 12.30 at Tinamba Guest Speaker is Anne Wilson, whose father was a travelling picture showman in New Zealand, hence her interest in picture shows and rural communities. She has lived in Gippsland for a number of years and been studying for her PhD at Monash University Gippsland. Her thesis, entitled "From Talkies to Television: Picture Shows in Gippsland, 1930-1956", will form the basis of her talk. Bookings are required by Thursday 30th August. An e-mail contact can be found via www.maffra.net.au/heritage This luncheon is now a recognised meeting place for those interested in Gippsland history, some of whom travel a great distance to attend. Everyone is most welcome, and I am happy to answer any further queries offlist at kapana@netspace.net.au (but am not taking the bookings!) Regards Linda

Sounds good, Linda, but how far away is Tinamba from Foster? Too far, I imagine. I'm not driving like I used to. Cheers Shirley