
University of the Third Age (South Coast) Inc.,
Social Studies
Discovering History
Venue - Uniting Church 'Open Door', Collingwood Street, Goolwa.
Monthly .. 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10.00am
Commencing .. Wednesday 16th February, 2022
This is a DVD presentation by 'The Great Courses'. We will be starting 'The Ottoman Empire' in February 2022. The lecturer is Professor Kenneth who
presented 'World of Byzantium' (seen in 2019/202 by the History Group.
Co-Ordinator : Jeanette Clarke
for further information please email Jeanette via the 'contact us' page of this website
History Research Group
Venue - St Augustine's Church Hall, Burke Street, Victor Harbor
The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each Month at 10.00am
Commencing .. Thursday, 10th march, 2022.
We are a group of friendly and relaxed history enthusiasts who meet monthly to hear presentations from our members. Each presentation lasts about 40 mins and is enhanced by a PowerPoint slide show. We have had, in the past, speakers who may not necessarily live in the area but are happy to give a presentation for us. All are welcome ...
Coordinators: Mary Ann (Wardie) Adamson and Pat Uppill
for further information please email Mary or Paul via the 'contact us' page on this website.
Thursday - 10th March, 2022
Speaker .. Pat Uppill
Bald Hills
A History of its People
Speaker .. Anna Kiernan
Why USA entered WW1 .. The Zimmerman telegram
Thursday - 14th April, 2022
Speaker .. Ron Ritter
The First Royal Visit to
Australia 1867-1868
Speaker .. Maryanne McGill
WW11 and Women in Australia
Thursday - 12th May, 2022
Speaker .. Ruth Gates
Jemima Magor : Emigrant to pauper's grave
Speaker .. Jean Crowther
George Goyder : Surveyor General
Thursday - 9th June, 2022
Speaker .. Gail Abercrombie
Diamonds
Speaker .. Paul Adams
Continuation of the Elder Smith Company and Thomas Elder
Goolwa Local History Group
Venue -Anglican Church Hall, Crocker Street, Goolwa.
Wednesday Fortnightly (2nd and 4th Wednesday) at 10.00am
Commencing .. Wednesday 9th February, 2022
Topics include the Ngarrindjeri, Sturt, the Murray mouth, Currency Creek, European settlement, Adelaide and nearby Southern Fleurieu Peninsula,
the river trade, “Little Scotland”, the railways, WWI and WWII, electoral representation, significant organisations and people, social history and tourism.
Some readings are provided. Participants can share their knowledge and any research.
Co-Ordinator : Derek Bowman
for further information please email Derek via the 'contact us' page of this website
Philosophy
Venue - HMVC, cnr Warne and Jolly Streets, Victor Harbor
Wednesday Monthly (1st Wednesday of each Month) at 10.00am
Commencing .. Wednesday 2nd March, 2022
Philosophy addresses what are sometimes called the 'big questions' of human existence. The group explores, as best it can, the possible answers.
Co-Ordinators : Trevor Rose and Anna Kiernan
for further information please email Derek via the 'contact us' page of this website