Douglas Shire Historical Society

The Society's annual Christmas dinner which ends their year off was held as usual at Mojo's of Mossman.  Many congratulations goes to their hard-working President, Freda Wilson for being awarded the Douglas Shire Volunteer of the Year at the recent Australia Day ceremony.  Well done Freda.  Congratulations also to Norman Yarr, who was named the historical society's Volunteer of the Year.  Norman won the award in recognition of all the time he has given to the Society as a guide at the Court House Museum during 2016.  Well done Norman.  Noel Weare has completed his manuscript on the history of the museum building and his booklet should be available for purchase towards the end of March, so please watch out for their announcement.  Many thanks to the Douglas Shire Council for contributing to the research and printing costs for Noel's book which covers the whole history of the Port Douglas Court House which was built in 1879.  On 29 January the museum will close for the annual maintenance project and will reopen on the 5th March.  There will not be a monthly meeting in February.