Hi Everyone, Nardia's post about a trip to Melbourne for Gippslanders has reminded me to remind you about two coming events (hope you all enjoy the bus trip). 15th November (date to be confirmed): Maffra and District Historical Society and Wellington Shire Council will be launching "Wellington Landscapes: History and Heritage in a Gippsland Shire" by Meredith Fletcher and Linda Kennett. This book is based on the environmental history of the shire that examines overall themes throughout the shire as part of the Heritage Study for the shire planning scheme. However Meredith also allowed inclusion of other work she had compiled, which meant that short histories of many of the shire's towns are also included. Indexed and illustrated. Further details are available from me offlist at [email protected] For those outside the area who are unfamiliar with shire boundaries - main towns are Sale, Maffra, Yarram, Rosedale, Stratford etc. A full list is at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~surreal/AVG/Resources/Res-ws.html Sat 26th November: Annual Centre for Gippsland Studies conference, 10am to 4pm at Monash University, Churchill. This year's theme is Gippsland, War and Community. Quoting from the brochure: "Speakers will discuss the experiences of servicemen and women from Gippsland; the impact of war service on families; the ways communities commemorate and remember people who enlisted; war heritage and memorabilia; and sites of remembrance on our landscape. As well there will be photographic displays and a bookshop selling publications on Gippsland history, and participants will be able to exchange information about sources, research methods and granting bodies. For more information, contact Meredith Fletcher Centre for Gippsland Studies, Monash University, Churchill, 3842 [email protected] phone 5122 6356 fax 5122 6359 [end quote] It isn't on the brochure, but usually there is a small charge for the day, and it is byo lunch, tea and coffee available. I manage the bookshop, which is bigger than Ben Hur, as everyone brings books and I sell them on their behalf, so lots small publications from historical societies and self-publishers that you might not normally find in shops appear. If anyone wishes to discuss the bookshop with me, please mail me offlist at [email protected] Cheers Linda -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.6/111 - Release Date: 23/09/2005