The latest journal is now available. Taree Literary Institute The first library in the Manning Valley was the Taree Literary Institute providing books, magazines and newspapers to the general public. Old Time Dances and Balls Richard Churchill recalled the dances and balls he attended in the 1880’s growing up in the Manning district. The William…
Wingham Museum’s ‘Resolving the Photo Collection’ project aims to both improve the preservation of the museum’s large-format photos, portraits and artworks, and to improve public access to the collection. The NSW Government funded the project through a $7,000 Creative Capital grant, while the Society supplied the labour to clean, repair, research and digitise the collection….
The Tourist Information Centre at Taree has closed and MidCoast Council are trialling a new system of Visitor Hubs throughout the Manning area. The MVHS Wingham Museum has been selected to be one of the visitor hubs. Tourists can use their smart phone or tablet to scan the QR code on the hub poster at…
Manning Valley Historical Society continues to embrace digital technology with the purchase of a new full-frame digital camera. The Society plans to use this camera to produce high-quality digital content that adds to the cultural experience for visitors to the museum, and provides them with a fresh interpretation of the collection. “The videos and articles…
MVHS Volunteer Barbara Finnegan works with videography, Jake Davey, on her scene. His enthusiasm for the project energized our actors. Photo by Daryl Gregory. Wingham Museum has engaged Taree videographer, Jake Davey, to help produce and deliver a catalogue of short documentary-style videos and re-enactments. This digital material focuses on the unique stories behind the…
Manning Valley Pioneering Settler Isabella Mary Kelly was an independent property owner and a very early settler in the Manning Valley. She was disliked by her male counterparts who had her falsely convicted of a crime she did not commit. Actor: Cassidy Donavan Writer: Robyn Greenaway and Cherie Jenkins. Director/Editor: Jake Davey Studios. This video…
This project proposed to rehouse the photographic and document collection of the MVHS Research Centre. It was based on the recommendations of Conservator, Kaye Soderlund, following her 2019 audit and was made possible through an $8,144 grant presented by the National Library of Australia in 2020. Twelve months on from winning the grant and our…
MANNING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Founded 20 May 1964 MONTHLY MEETING – 17 FEBRUARY 2021 Meeting declared open at 10.05 am with President, Terry Tournoff in the chair. ATTENDANCE Attended: Kaye Wallace, Carol Clarke, Terry Tournoff, Kathie Bell, John Wooldridge, Judy Yarrington, Kath Hill, Maurie Garland, Jeff Chan, Scott Grant, Leslie Poulton, Judith…
Manning Valley Historical Society [MVHS] recently conducted its Covid-delayed Annual General Meeting at the Wingham Services Club. The meeting was well attended by many of the volunteers who contribute to the success of the Wingham Museum and the extensive range of MVHS research, educational and archival activities. Outgoing President Gary Hollis commended members on their…