Douglas Shire Historical Society

The Douglas Shire Historical Society finished a busy year off having accomplished much including helping to save the old Dixie's Shed from the axe with the combined efforts of the Douglas Shire Council, Member for Cook, Billy Gordon and also thanks to the District Officer of the Boating & Fisheries Patrol.  The Society also organized a free guided walk for Seniors Week around historic Port Douglas starting off from the Court House Museum.  The Bel Cibo restaurant in Port Douglas hosted the group's annual fund-raising event this year with the Melbourne Cup luncheon.  Congratulations are due to Mr Norman Yarr who was named the Volunteer of the Year and he received his award at the Society's Christmas party.  Norman has contributed many hours to the group and has often stepped in at the last minute to volunteer at the Court House Museum and he was thank for his valuable support and efforts on behalf of the Society.  It was decided to try a new format for meetings in 2016, there will no longer be 'housekeeping' items at the monthly meetings.  These will be dealt with at management committee level.  Please ask a committee member if you require any information on thses changes.  The next meeting will be held on Monday 1st February at 2pm at the Mossman Community Centre.  Society member Mr Ken Keith will present his paper on the First World War and there will be a photo display.  Please bring along any of your war-time photos to share with others.