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GUEST SPEAKERS

 

January 2025

Ian Small: "The Kurrajongs”

 

Ïan Small is the author of the novel "The Kurrajongs" which he describes as a work of fact and fiction. The book is set in both the present and past and is woven around a fascinating story of the men who left Inverell to fight in WW1 and who were known as The Kurrajongs

February 2025

 

Genealogist:

 

Lilian is an experienced genealogist, she has presented at the 2019 State Conference and in 2022 presented for the Genealogy show. She is a member of the Society of Australian Geneologists. Lilian is a Research Officer for the Botany Bay Family History Society.

Lilian's talk is a brief look at how to start researching your ancestors, starting with yourself and working backwards. Lilian will show how to find information on certificates and how to record what you find.

 

April 2025

Author: Ralph Seccombe

 

Ralph is a retired Diplomat having worked for the Australian Dept of Foreign Affairs. Has had postings in South Africa, Nigeria, Poland and Pakistan. He will discuss the story of two Australian soldiers of WW1 as written in his book “From Suburbs to Trenches”

 
May 2025
 
Martha Thomas Western Sleep Clinic
We were provided with an interesting discussion on Sleep Apnea. She described how the clinic enabled diagnosis, treatment & management of respiratory sleep disorders and the trained team of professionals that worked at the clinic. 

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June 2025.

 

Steve Jacka NSW Police Officer. 23 years service.

 

Steve is a crime prevention and community safety officer. he will be speaking on cyber safety, personal and home safety. In particular the vulnerability of seniors being affected by scams especially investment scams.

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July 2025.

Gillian Lewis -Australian National Museum

Speaker since 2014

 

Interesting discussion on Pearls and History of Pearling in Australia including how pearls are created naturally to the worldwide success of the cultured pearls created today. 

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August 2025.

Richard Bushel

Walking the Larapinta Trail

West MacDonnell Ranges

Central Australia

Discusses the experiences and challenges of walking the 19 day trek and the highlights he saw including the spectacular flora and fauna.

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September 2025.​

 

John Wallworth

 

Fire Safety in the Home

 

Revesby Fire Brigade 

November, 2025

 Peter Thorpe

AI and the Future

Peter unravels the mysteries of AI, and tells how people can enjoy the benefits of AI, regardless of age.

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