Onslow Historical Society Inc.
Established 1968
Christmas Party 2023
Sunday 26 November 2023
Judy Siers and Jillian Carpenter read extracts of past Christmases. Viv Chapple and Christine Davies hosted the event. Afternoon tea was served, prepared by Viv.
Judy is sitting in the Onslow Borough Mayor's chair.
Wellington Heritage Festival Events
Labour Day, Monday 23 October - Heritage sites walk in Seatoun, Miramar and Kilbirnie -
A gentle four hour walk finishing in Hataitai, led by Chris Horne and John Galloway.
Wednesday 1 November - "Plating Up" A talk about the history of eating out in Wellington
By Gábor Tóth, Wellington City Libraries
Onslow Historical Society Oral History Talk 30 July 2023
Oral histories are an important part of the historical and archival work practised worldwide. Lynette Shum, Oral History Advisor, Alexander Turnbull Library and Ann Packer, Oral historian, writer and editor. They gave lively and fascinating talks about their passion for oral history and its value.
Onslow Historical Society AGM 24 May 2023
The AGM included election of officers followed by:
Presentation of website by Geraldine Needham-Girven
By George video screenings and talk by George Walter, OHS member
Ngaio Heritage Centre Launch 4 May 2023
The Heritage Centre located in Cummings Park library, Ngaio was officially opened. The centre holds a selection of reference materials for both family and local history research, including microfilmed newspapers and indexes to births, deaths and marriages.
John Martin 29 March 2023
John Martin, author-historian
John was going to talk about his book, Empire City Wellington becomes the capital of New Zealand, but he was unable to attend. Judy Siers spoke about John's work and his presentation was shown.
Julia Millen 26 February 2023
Julia Millen, author, historian, speaker and adventurer
Julia spoke about her memoir, Fair Weather Hitchhiker, and her memories of her youth in Khandallah.
Waitangi Holiday Day 6 February 2023
Waitangi Day walk with Chris Horne
Mt Kau Kau - The North-side Story
The walk started at Raroa Station Station, then went through Onslow College's ground to Johnsonville Park, through regenerating bush and the remains of Johnsonville's first water supply scheme along the Northern walkway to Mt Kau Kau, ending at Khandallah Park