Mareeba Historical Society

The Mareeba group has been asked to assist the Mareeba Shire Library with their First World War display and are just waiting on conformation of the starting date.  They are also involved with the THeN group who, along with other member groups, are planning to hold a two month long WWI display in Atherton's Old Post Office Gallery.  Recently, the Society received a most interesting family history of the Wilesmith family of Watsonville and also, from the same donor, was an inspiring letter from a First World War hospital in the UK which will be featured in a display.  It was reported in their last newsletter that their accession list has now past the 18,000 mark and has over 4,000 entries in the photographic database.  Thanks to the busy members working in this field, their library is growing into a impressive resource.  On a lighter note, it was realized that the tenth anniversary of the opening of their history research centre was upon them.  It was suggested that the group hold a 10th Anniversary Morning Tea and encourage the membership to come along and see the Society's home.