Helensburgh Historical Society hosts Open Day

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Janet Lee

Apr 16 2023

Stanwell Park Viaduct by local artist Edith McNally

Helensburgh and District Historical Society will hold an Old Mine Surgery Open Day and Book Sale on Saturday, 22 April, 10am to 2pm.

The Old Mine Surgery is at 78 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. Drop in any time between 10am and 2pm to tour Dr Cox’s 1935 surgery, look through our photo collection, get help with your family history, or update us with new information and photos.

Check out our newly repainted Old Mine Surgery, the new miners’ memorial and information panels, our renovated toilet block and restored baker’s oven.

Great bargains on local history books! Pay by EFTPOS or cash or pre-order for pick-up.

Buy a ticket in our raffle of a beautiful painting of the Stanwell Park Viaduct by local artist Edith McNally. ($5 each or 3 for $10.)

The Old Mine Surgery, home of Helensburgh and District Historical Society

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