We have numerous photos of take-off in the early morning of 11/1/1933, this being the first commercial flight across the Tasman.
Gerringong and District Historical Society
This is only a new building having been officially opened in September 1991. It is situated about 100 yards from the main street through town and though only small , all collections are quite unique and graphically depict the displays they represent.
Address:
10 Blackwood Street, Gerringong, NSW
Tel:
0242342359
Hours:
Weekends 1-4pm, Tues and Thurs during the school holidays
Admission:
Adults $2, Pensioners $1, Child 50c
Facilities:
Wheelchair access, toilets, guided tours by appointment (particularly schools) brochure available.
Collection:
Gerringong Museum's strength lies in a series of small, though compact displays. As we are a dairying district this exhibit takes pride of place, includes types of cattle and tools. A Geology and Fauna display. Models of early shops - an exhibit of Kingsford Smiths "Southern Cross" and records of Pioneer families.
Items
Southern Cross
Creator:
Eric Wagstaff
Description:
Scale model Southern Cross airplane, piloted by Sir Chas K. Smith in 1933 from Seven Mile Bend to New Zealand.
Models
Creator:
Eric Wagstaff-member of society
Description:
Detailed models of shops, churches and old school
Date:
approximately 8years
Donated to museum
Dairy Farming Tools
Creator:
Various pioneer families
Description:
Old post and rail fence, hand operated milk and cream separator, several farm tools.
Date:
late 1800's
These items donated by the descendants of our pioneer families, who mostly still reside in the district
Fossilisied Wood and Shells
Creator:
Late John Shortio
Description:
These items, including volcanic rocks, were all found in the Gerringong area.
Al these items were lovingly collected by the late John Shortio, of Gerringong, who was very interested in Geology.
Old Gerringong Council Records
Description:
Numerous Council records, including rate books, hand written correspondence, papers and incidental items.
Date:
C.1870's
As Gerringong Council was amalgamated with Kiama Council, these items are very precious to us.