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Georges River Council is hosting a number of great events, activities and exhibitions across the local area over the next few months, at Hurstville Library Museum & Gallery, and Kogarah Library and Cultural Centre.

Hurstville Museum & Gallery has some terrific exhibitions, including the national award winning exhibition St George Stories: people - places - community. This exhibition explores the history and culture of the St George area, from the earliest people to present day communities. It is a fantastic display for all ages, where senior members of the community can reminisce on the past, younger people can learn about the history and change over the years, and everyone has the opportunity to learn something new.

Hurstville Library is hosting an exciting school holiday program for children, which includes movie screenings, games afternoons, writing workshops, arts and crafts and much more. Council’s holiday activities tend to be very popular so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

The much-loved Discovery Festival of Community Arts will be returning in October. This colourful event proudly showcases local community arts and cultural projects. If you enjoy learning about other cultures, this event will definitely be for you.

Our popular digital literacy training program, Tech Savvy Seniors, will commence in August at both Kogarah and Hurstville libraries. This valuable initiative designed to help senior members of the community develop their digital literacy skills.

Community members will also have the opportunity to enrol in a 12 week introduction to digital media course which will cover an introduction to digital media platforms such as Google Docs, blogs and online photo editing programs.

Hurstville Entertainment Centre will host some unique events for music lovers, including the Hurstville record and collectibles fair and tribute show Always… Patsy Cline, a musical which includes 27 of the late singer’s unforgettable hits.

We haven’t forgotten our youngest audiences with Play School live in concert: Humpty’s showtime and The Listies: 6D set to thrill our junior residents.

I encourage everyone to get involved with the many activities and events that are on offer over the next few months.

For more information about upcoming events and activities run by Georges River Council, please contact Council at any time on 9330 6400 or send an email to [email protected].

John Rayner PSMAdministrator Georges River Council

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4. first people of the georges river7. family history workshop for beginners8. riverwood12. author talk with chris turney third wednesday book club 13. author talk with hugh mackay14. double date night film talk15. stories alive16. tech savvy seniors program 2016 introduction to digital media17. IELTS chinese language ebooks and emagazines19. an award winning exhibition: st george stories21. entries now open! st george art awards 201622. gallery space for your artworks23. exhibitions at kogarah library25. zentangle®inspired art workshop beginner’s drawing class26. events28. riverwood34. youth36. child’s play38. what’s on at hurstville entertainment centre40. discovery festival of community arts42. bite size

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this publication contains photographs and stories of deceased persons.

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Cover image: Oatley Park Baths, Oatley NSW, Believed to be 1930s. Back image: Oatley Point, Georges River, Oatley NSW, Date Unknown.Images courtesy of Hurstville Library Museum & Gallery Local Studies collection

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FIRST PEOPLE OF THE GEORGES RIVERTHE GEORGES RIVER CONTINUES TO BE A SIGNIFICANT VENUE CELEBRATING THE EXPRESSION OF ABORIGINAL IDENTITY AND CULTURE.

Rising in the upland swamps of the O’Hares Creek catchment at Appin, the languid Georges River, formerly known as Tucoerah River, weaves an aimless path some 80 kilometres to the north east, flowing into the waters of Botany Bay at Taren Point. The land on each side of the river was in the traditional ownership of Aboriginal people at the time of European arrival, the people of the Dharug language group being custodians of the northern shore and the Dharawal speaking people on the southern side. Whilst the ensuing collision with European culture was to profoundly affect Indigenous life, Aboriginal people maintained an enduring engagement with the river, its bountiful waters and fertile surrounds providing its first people with a means of transport, livelihood and cherished sanctuary.


Prominent among the Aboriginal people living on the Georges River in the 1800s was Biddy Giles who resided with her English husband, Billy, on a property in the vicinity of Guragurang, later known as Mill Creek, a southern tributary of the river. A Dharawal speaking woman, Biddy travelled throughout the Dharawal region which extended from the Georges River to the Five Islands area near Wollongong. The Giles’ hospitality was acknowledged in a published recollection of 1911 in which the couple were recognised as ‘guides, philosophers, and friends to a party of us who, in 1866… came down the Georges River from the Liverpool Dam in the Giles’ boat’. Biddy’s familiarity with Dharawal land and lore enabled her role as a guide to visiting parties, who she led on extensive tours of the river and its environs. Having previously lived in the Five Islands area where she had two daughters, Ellen and Rosie with her then husband Paddy Burragalang, Biddy later left Mill Creek in the wake of Billy’s death and ultimately relocated further eastward on the river at Kogarah Bay.

In the early decades of the twentieth century, Biddy’s daughter Ellen was instrumental in the establishment of a vibrant Aboriginal community which thrived on the banks of Salt Pan Creek, a northern tributary of the Georges River at Peakhurst. Centred on adjoining properties owned by Ellen and neighbour William Rowley, the community prospered on riverside land believed to have sustained Indigenous people for centuries. William Rowley, an Aboriginal man born on the southern shore of the Georges River at Pelican Point, Kurnell, maintained an ongoing association with the river throughout his life, deriving a livelihood as a fisherman in Botany Bay and adjacent waters. Ellen’s husband, Hugh Anderson, was also an Aboriginal fisherman, said to have fished the Georges River for two decades during which time Ellen engaged with the floral beauty of the shoreline, imparting her knowledge of the river country to younger family members whilst harvesting its abundant wildflowers which were sold at the city markets.

By 1926, the Salt Pan Creek community consisted of three weatherboard cottages and a number of accompanying buildings which sprawled over the 1.2 hectare site, providing a home to 30 people. The burgeoning community, supported by the produce

of the river, attracted Aboriginal people whose children attended local schools and actively engaged with the people of the residential neighbourhood of the surrounding area. Many of those drawn to Salt Pan Creek sought refuge from the interference of government agencies seeking to restrict the movement and activities of Indigenous people. As the community flourished so did the voice of its members whose advocacy for Aboriginal social justice sponsored a political activism which was to be carried forth by ensuing generations. Among those advocating for justice was Joe Anderson, the son Ellen and Hugh, who in 1933, having adopted the title of King Burraga in deference to his maternal grandfather, called for a corroboree of Aboriginal people emphasising the need to improve Indigenous living conditions and claiming ‘there is also plenty fish in the river for us all’.

Fed by numerous tributaries on its path to the sea, the Georges River supports a myriad of diverse habitats along its course. For countless generations these flowing waters have fostered both the material and spiritual needs of its Indigenous inhabitants. More recently, the waters of the Georges River have been the locale for a confluence of culture between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people as urban development proliferates along the river. Despite the undeniable trauma suffered by Aboriginal people as a consequence of this ongoing development, the Georges River has continued to be a significant venue celebrating the expression of Aboriginal identity and culture.

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Images: Page 4: Hugh and Ellen Anderson (on left). PXA 773/Box 1 #78b. Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales.This page: Last of the Georges River Tribe, NSW, 1880. Jim Brown, Joe Brown, Joey, Biddy Giles, Jimmy Lowndes. PXA 773/ Box 6 #42. Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

family history workshop for beginnersInterested in researching your family history but don’t know where to start? These workshops are designed to give beginners a helping hand at genealogy.

Learn family history basics, use popular online research tools, learn how to find vital records and become familiar with essential genealogy software.

Introduction to genealogyTuesday 2 August

Family history onlineTuesday 9 August

Making sense of recordsTuesday 16 August

Genealogy softwareTuesday 23 August

2.30pm - 3.30pmSouth Hurstville LibraryBookings essentialwww.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library | 9330 9527


RIVERWOODThe suburb of Riverwood, bounded by the Georges River tributary of Salt Pan Creek, proudly occupies the north western corner of the Georges River Local Government Area. However, prior to becoming Riverwood, the area was known at various times as both Peakhurst and Herne Bay.

In April 1919, 90 farmlets, said to be ideal for orchards and general farming, were to be auctioned as part of the Herne Bay Estate, Great Salt Pan. The estate extended to the shores of Herne Bay, a small inlet of the nearby Salt Pan Creek, which is believed to have derived its name from Herne Bay in Kent, England.

A decade later, when railway authorities were considering the name of the new station on the proposed Tempe – East Hills Railway, Herne Bay was favoured over Peakhurst and Salt Pan. Indeed, at the opening of the railway between Kingsgrove and East Hills in December 1931, Herne Bay officially became the title by which the area would be known for the next quarter of a century.

The residents and business people of Herne Bay sought to change the name of the area in 1954, principally due to the presence of the nearby public housing settlement which was considered ‘not to add lustre to the district’. The housing precinct was a former military hospital site occupied by Allied units during the Second World War which had been converted by state government authorities to provide emergency housing in the post war years. Despite the alternative names of Avonlea, Forrest Hills, Warinna and Ferndale being offered, Peakhurst was ultimately accepted as the preferred option for consideration. However, when railway authorities refused to rename the local station, the proposal faltered.


Following the creation of the Herne Bay Change of Name Committee, an attempt to convince authorities to accept Riverwood as the suburb’s new name began in 1957. Citing the approval of other relevant government departments, the Secretary for Railways duly agreed to rename Herne Bay Railway Station, as did postal authorities who officially recognised Riverwood Post Office in the early months of 1958.

Benefiting from constructive change wrought over successive decades, Riverwood has blossomed into a vibrant, multicultural suburb enriched by the redevelopment of its public housing precinct. The suburb combines a harmonious fusion of modern residential areas, commercial enterprise, schools and places of worship, with extensive recreational and community facilities.

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Images: page 8: Riverwood Railway Station, Date Unknown.This page, clockwise: Herne Bay Railway Station, Believed to be 1931.William Road Herne Bay, Believed to be 1957. Belmore Road Herne Bay, Believed to be 1950s. Opposite page: Herne Bay Aerial View, March 1957.All images courtesy of Hurstville Library Museum & Gallery Local Studies collection


author talk with chris turney 1912: THE YEAR THE WORLD DISCOVERED ANTARCTICA

Hurstville Library will celebrate National science week with an author talk by climate scientist and Antarctic explorer, Professor Chris Turney.

Based on his book, 1912: the year the world discovered Antarctica, Chris will discuss the gripping lesser known tales of 20th century Antarctic exploration and the discoveries made by brave explorers that enthralled the world and forever changed the way we understand our planet. National science week runs 13 - 21 August 2016.

Tuesday 16 August7.00pm - 8.00pmHurstville LibraryBookings essentialwww.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg9330 6111

third wednesday book clubLove reading? Keen to discover new books, gain new insights into your reading experience and occasionally read outside your comfort zone? Interested in sharing your thoughts and opinions with other like-minded readers in an informal and friendly atmosphere? A book club may be the answer.

Once a month the Third Wednesday book club meets at Hurstville Library to discuss a pre-selected book provided by the library.

Recent books discussed have been as diverse as the French classic Therese Raquin by Emile Zola and Joan London’s award winning The golden age, both given unanimous thumbs up by members. Often a book will elicit a range of opinions sparking a lively and stimulating discussion, such as Fiona Wright’s Small acts of disappearance.

Books for future discussions include Harvest by Jim Crace, Bereft by Chris Womersley, A constellation of vital phenomena by Anthony Marra and What the dead know by Laura Lippman.

Third Wednesday of each month17 August, 21 September, 19 October1.00pmHurstville Librarywww.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg | 9330 6111

author talk with hugh mackay BEYOND BELIEF: HOW WE FIND MEANING, WITH OR WITHOUT RELIGION

Hear one of Australia’s most respected authors, Hugh Mackay, talk about his new book, Beyond belief: how we find meaning, with or without religion. At a time when 61 percent of Australians still identify as Christian but only eight percent attend church weekly, Hugh tackles one of the big questions about contemporary Australia: how do we find our sense of meaning and purpose when religious faith and practice are in such sharp decline? And why are enrolments at religious schools skyrocketing? He draws on research suggesting that our quest for a meaningful life depends on believing in something ‘greater than ourselves’ and explores what that ‘something’ might be for today’s Australians. Hugh Mackay is a social researcher and the author of 17 books, including six novels and 11 in the field of social analysis and ethics. He is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and has been awarded honorary doctorates by Charles Sturt University, Macquarie University, University of New South Wales and University of Western Sydney. In 2015 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia.

There will be an opportunity to purchase his new book and have it signed. Tuesday 27 September7.00pm - 8.00pmKogarah Library and Cultural CentreBookings essentialwww.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library | 9330 9527


double date night film talkIMAGINED FUTURES: THE POLITICS OF DYSTOPIAS IN BLOCKBUSTER CINEMA

Cinema academic Dr Bruce Isaacs will return to Hurstville Library in October to present another fascinating Double date night film talk. His presentation, Imagined futures: the politics of dystopias in blockbuster cinema will discuss two dystopian classics, Blade runner and V for vendetta.

Movie buffs, film novices and HSC students alike can catch these films prior to Bruce’s talk at Double date night at the Civic Theatre on Saturday 8 October 2016. If you’re unable to make the screening, both Blade runner and V for vendetta are available to borrow from Hurstville Library’s DVD collection.

Wednesday 12 October6.30pm - 7.30pmHurstville Librarywww.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg | 9330 6111

stories aliveROLL UP! ROLL UP! THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN

Visit sideshow alley, the photo booth, craft corner, face painting stand and meet the wacky clowns at our annual Stories Alive event.

The entertainment lineup on the day includes:

11.00am: Joel Howlett magic show Come along and sees Joel’s magic show that includes a live magic rabbit, audience participation and more fun than you can wave a wand at!

12.00pm: Soul Drummers African drumming show and workshopFeel the rhythm and have fun with this interactive African drumming and dance performance by Soul Drummers.

1.00pm: ActivElite dance group Immerse yourself in a showcase of performances from local performing arts and theatre company, ActivElite. Their recent production, The eleventh hour features performers ranging from 6 to 20 years old.

1.30pm: Circus story time Our talented library staff will dazzle and amaze you with their stories.

Saturday 17 September11.00am - 2.00pmKogarah Library and Cultural Centrewww.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library | 9330 9527


tech savvy seniors program 2016Georges River Council libraries will continue to provide the popular Tech Savvy Seniors program in the second half of 2016.

This successful program is an initiative of the New South Wales Ageing Strategy and is funded through a partnership between the New South Wales Government, Telstra, and the State Library of New South Wales.

Tech savvy seniors delivers free digital literacy training to older people so that they may develop the confidence and skills to access information and services online. The program includes classes for computers, tablets and smartphones to help seniors to stay connected with their family, friends and community.

Tech Savvy Seniors training commences in August 2016 at Hurstville, Kogarah, Oatley and South Hurstville Branch libraries. For more information and to book, please see service desk staff or visit www.hurstville.nsw.gov/lmg and www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library.

introduction to digital mediaThis 12 week course is an introduction to digital media using software that can be accessed online. Participants will explore digital media platforms such as Google Docs, blogs and online photo editing programs. Participants will publish stories to a community blog and also set up their own blog. The course is run in partnership with St George TAFE and participants must be a permanent resident or Australian citizen to register.

Tuesdays 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20 September11, 18, 25 October1, 8, 15, 22 November10.00am - 12.00pmKogarah Library and Cultural CentreBookings essentialwww.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library | 9330 9527

IELTSIELTS workshop: academic writing part 2If you are studying for the Academic IELTS exam and need some strategies for the Academic Writing Part 2 component, this workshop is for you. The English Language Centre will present this workshop for people with an intermediate level of English or above.

Thursday 18 August 11.00am - 12.30pm

IELTS workshop: general reading part 1If you are studying for the General IELTS exam and need some strategies for the General Reading Part 1 component, this workshop is for you. The English Language Centre will present this workshop for people with an intermediate level of English or above.

Wednesday 28 September11.00am - 12.30pm

IELTS workshop: general reading part 2If you are studying for the General IELTS exam and need some strategies for the General Reading Part 2 component, this workshop is for you. The English Language Centre will present this workshop for people with an Intermediate level of English or above.

Wednesday 26 October 11.00am - 12.30pm

All at Kogarah Library and Cultural CentreBookings essentialwww.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library | 9330 9527

chinese language ebooks and emagazinesIn addition to thousands of English language titles, Hurstville Library’s eLibrary also offers a great selection of Chinese language eBooks and eMagazines.

Recently added eBook titles include Hand in hand! travel around the world, Small mistakes, big bloopers - avoiding the easiest occurred English mistakes of Chinese students and Go! travel in China. Chinese eMagazines include CarPlus, Next and Jessica.

You can borrow eBooks and eMagazines by going to our eLibrary page at www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg.


an award winning exhibition: ST GEORGE STORIES

Hurstville Museum & Gallery

Hurstville Museum & Gallery’s new permanent exhibition, St George stories: people - places - community, is now a national award-winning display. The Museums and Galleries National Awards (MAGNAs) recognise excellent work and best practice in the categories of exhibition, public programs and sustainability projects. At the 2016 MAGNAs, St George stories won in the category for Permanent Exhibition or Gallery Fitout – Level 1.

In the two years prior, Hurstville Museum & Gallery undertook the redesign of its historical exhibition. This project aimed to bring the permanent display in line with contemporary practice, making the exhibition more engaging and accessible through changes to both content and design. St George stories was unveiled in November 2015.

The exhibition explores the history and culture of the St George area, from the earliest people to present day communities, and how life has changed over the years. The public can engage with a variety of stories through multimedia and interactive displays, and discover old photographs from the local studies collection in the Snapshot Gallery.

The permanent exhibition has been redesigned in a way that strengthens links with the school curriculum and has created an environment that is more conducive to learning. Education programs include fun and interactive excursions for primary

and high schools that provide students with a hands-on learning experience. Museum on the move outreach kits are also available for hire, giving students the opportunity to handle and analyse authentic historical artefacts in their own classrooms.

St George stories also encourages reminiscence and is a valuable tool for seniors groups and caregivers. Guided tours of the exhibition are specially designed for the elderly and those with low mobility, and provide a stimulating and engaging experience. The Museum & Gallery also offers Reminiscence therapy sessions and object kits. These sessions allow groups to interact with objects from the past, encouraging emotional responses and providing a focus for the recollection of memories.

To book in for any of the St George stories programs please contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on 9330 6444 or [email protected]

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Images: opposite page: Guiseppe Fin and his truck. Courtesy of Guiseppe Fin. This page, clockwise: Hurstville train station with Diment’s Store on the right, Forest Road Hurstville NSW c. 1952. Lugarno Ferry, Lugarno NSW, c. 1910. Hurstville Primary School at Ramsgate Baths, c. 1926. Parkesvale Pleasure Grounds, Early 1900s. Courtesy of Hurstville Library Museum & Gallery Local Studies collection.


entries now open! ST GEORGE ART AWARDS 2016

To be eligible to enter the St George art awards 2016, artists must submit work which relates to theme of ‘reflection’. The theme is open to individual interpretation, enabling artists to explore a vast range of possibilities. Please note that there is no theme for the St George Local Youth Prize. Entries open 1 July 2016 and close 9 September 2016.

Prize categories:St George Art Prize 2016: $8,000 AcquisitiveSt George 3D Art Prize: $3,000 Non-acquisitive St George Local Youth Prize: 2 x $250 worth of art materialsPeople’s Choice: $500 Non-acquisitive

For more information on the prize categories, terms and conditions and how to enter, please visit www.stgeorgeartawards.org.au

This year we are fortunate to have three recognised arts professionals to judge the awards, each bringing with them extensive experience and expertise.

Based in Melbourne, Owen Craven has worked as an independent curator and arts writer for over a decade. Previous curated exhibitions include Antipodean inquiry, Not the way home and Your friend the enemy. He is currently a curator with Urban Art Projects (UAP) where he collaborates with artists on large-scale public art commissions and editioned artworks. Immediately prior to joining UAP, Owen was the editor of Artist Profile and Art Almanac, Australia’s leading visual arts publications.

Stella Downer has worked in the area of the visual arts in Australia for over 40 years and has curated national and international exhibitions, including Australian art in Texas and Sculpture in the city. She also has valued artworks for major Australian art collections and government institutions.

In the role of manager of Macquarie Galleries and then Australian Galleries in Sydney, Stella has managed many artists’ careers through strategic planning and exhibitions. In 2001, she opened Stella Downer Fine Art Gallery in Waterloo, Sydney.

Jeannette Siebols is a practising artist who has worked across the disciplines of painting and sculpture for the last 30 years. She has been a finalist in the Wynne Prize, Sulman Prize, Blake Prize, Fleurieu Prize and Dobell Prize for Drawing as well as exhibiting her paintings in many solo and group exhibitions. Jeannette lives and works in Sydney and is Senior Lecturer in Visual Art at the Australian Catholic University.

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Image: St George art awards 2014 opening

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gallery space for your show THINKING OF EXHIBITING YOUR ARTWORK IN 2017?

There are two affordable community art spaces to show off your artistic skills in the newly formed Georges River Council. Hurstville Museum & Gallery’s Dragon’s Lair Gallery, and Kogarah Library and Cultural Centre are professional exhibition spaces designed for local artists and community groups to display their works.

The changing program throughout the year presents a wide range of media including sculptures, paintings, photographs and drawings, as well as local history exhibitions.

Exhibitors will be selected through a proposal process that will be assessed by an exhibitions committee.

Proposal submission deadline for 2017 exhibitions is Wednesday 31 August 2016.

For more information and to apply, contact:

Hurstville Museum & Gallery 9330 6444 | [email protected]

Kogarah Library and Cultural Centre 9330 9527 | [email protected]

To view and download exhibition application forms, visit:www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg or www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library/Programs-and-Events/community-art-space

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Images: top: 2016 Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition in the Kogarah Library and Cultural Centre. Bottom: clockwise: Bruce Sharp, There’s Still Life exhibition opening in the Dragon’s Lair Gallery, 2014

EXHIBITIONS AT KOGARAH LIBRARYChinese Parents Association Children with Disabilities25 July - 7 August

This exhibition provides a window into the free-spirited and bold sense of creativity from young people with disabilities. This exhibition will raise awareness of the special gifts that young people with disabilities can offer and demonstrate the role of diversity in our Australian community.

A Moment in time: Julie Ellitt 8 August - 21 August

A moment in time – capturing beauty in nature is an exhibition of photographs of the natural world. Julie Ellitt uses photography to express her love of colour and movement in the natural world.

St George Art Society En-Plein Air Painting Group 22 August - 4 September

Significant buildings is an exhibition of works painted by members of the St George Art Society plein-air group. The artists will create evocative images of traditional and modern buildings, from Primrose House at Dolls Point to the Federation Pavilion in Centennial Park.

Solitary moments: Rosalie Duligal 5 September - 18 September

Solitary moments is an exhibition of paintings about belonging, with works designed to generate a sense of space and peace.

The joy of colour and whispered threads 19 September - 2 October

The joy of colour is an exhibition by the Kogarah Community Quilting Group that celebrates colour, harmonious, analogous, complementary, and all shades in between! Whispered threads is an exhibition by a group of eight artists who work in textiles, producing art quilts. Now in its second year, each artist works in isolation, taking inspiration from a previous quilt. None of the artists sees the other quilts until the exhibition opening.

Portraits and streetscapes: Peter Rudd 3 October - 16 October

Portraits and streetscapes is an exhibition of recent paintings and drawings exploring the colours and textures of the suburban environment of Kogarah and portraits of the artist and his friends.

A sense of place: St George Christian School 17 October - 6 November

A sense of place is an exhibition where Year 11 visual arts students explore place and the individual. Students will draw upon their own experiences of life in Sydney as well as recent global events, creating artworks that reflect these themes.

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Images: page 23: Clarity, Rosalie Duligal. This page, clockwise: Reflection with Koi, Julie Ellitt. Portrait of William Eicholtz, Peter Rudd.St George Art Society En-Plein Air Painting Group

ZENTANGLE® inspired art workshop

Zentangle is so simple, anyone can learn. No skills or artistic talents required! Come and experience the joys and benefits Zentangle offers. Focus your attention and develop a relaxing, meditative practice whilst drawing. Learn basic tangle patterns and create your own Zentangle inspired art. Basic kits for $10 can be purchased on the day.

Saturday 13 August10.30am - 12.30pmOatley Library

Saturday 27 August 10.30am - 12.30pmKogarah Library and Cultural Centre

Bookings essentialwww.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library | 9330 9527

beginner’s drawing class

Have fun learning how to draw what you see! This relaxed beginner’s drawing class is based on the study of famous masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and modern methods of drawing.

Discover how to accurately observe a still life subject and draw this in pencil on paper. New skills are learnt each lesson.

Friday 7, 14 October5.15pm - 6.45pmAdults

Friday 21, 28 October3.45pm - 5.15pm Ages 8 - 10 years

Kogarah Library and Cultural CentreBookings essentialwww.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library | 9330 9527

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MONDAY 1Joey tales (0 - 18 mths)Story and rhyme timeHurstville Library9.45am - 10.05am

Toddler Time (18 mths - 3 yrs)Story and rhyme timeHurstville Library10.30am - 10.50am & 11.00am - 11.20am

Gardening ClubShare your interests in gardening with others.Oatley Library11.00am - 12.00pm

Talk TimeEnglish language conversation classHurstville Library 1.30pm - 3.30pm

*English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English.Kogarah Library2.00pm - 3.30pm

Code Club (9 - 12 yrs)Explore coding using scratch to make games and have fun.Kogarah Library 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Homework Helpers (Kindy - Year 9) Get help with homework and reading.Kogarah Library 3.30pm - 5.00pm

TUESDAY 2 Dragon Tales (0 - 5 yrs) Manadrin StorytimeHurstville library9.45am - 10.05am11.00am - 11.20am

Joey tales (0 - 18mths)Story and rhyme timePenshurst Library9.45am - 10.05am

Toddler Time (18 mths - 3 yrs)Story and rhyme timePenshurst Library10.30am - 10.50am & 11.00am - 11.20am

Panda Rhyme (2 - 5 yrs)Pre-schoolers enjoy a bilingual story time in English and Mandarin.South Hurstville Library10.30am - 11.00am

Story Corner (2 - 5 yrs)Stories, songs and craft for Pre-schoolers. Oatley Library10.30am - 11.15am

*English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English.Kogarah Library10.30am - 12.00pm

Creative CornerColour in, make a simple craft or a play a game.Kogarah Library11.00am - 12.30pm (all ages)3.30pm - 4.30 pm (5 - 18 yrs)

Homework Helpers (Kindy - Year 9)Get help with homework and reading.Kogarah Library 3.30pm - 5.00pm

Ping Pong Tuesday (12 - 24 yrs)Meet at the library for a game of ping pong.Hurstville Library4.00pm - 5.30pm

Knitting GroupSuitable for experienced knitters.Kogarah Library5.00pm - 7.00pm

WEDNESDAY 3 Oatley Writers GroupFor new and experienced writers who want to develop their writing skills.Oatley Library10.00am - 12.00pm

Panda Rhyme (2 - 5 yrs)Pre-schoolers enjoy a bilingual story time in English and Mandarin.Kogarah Library10.30am - 11.00am

Technology HelpOne-on-one assistance with basic computer enquiries.Kogarah Library2.00pm - 3.00pm

Phoenix reading club Meet to read and discuss current Chinese best sellers Hurstville Library 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Recipe ClubCome join other foodies, swap recipes and taste the results.South Hurstville Library2.30pm - 4.00pm


MakerSpace (all ages)Discover new technologies and use traditional tools to make creative projects.Kogarah Library4.00pm - 6.00pm

THURSDAY 4 Pre School Storytime (3 - 5 yrs)Craft, songs and stories. Hurstville Library9.45am - 10.30am

Computer BasicsPenshurst Library10.00am - 11.30am | $5.00

Rhyme Corner (0 - 2 yrs)Join us for stories, singing and rhymes.Kogarah Library10.30am - 11.00am

Story Corner (2 - 5 yrs)South Hurstville Library10.30am - 11.15am

BookchatDiscuss a new book every month over a cuppa.Kogarah Library11.00am - 12.00pm

*English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English.South Hurstville Library1.30pm - 3.00pm

Technology Help Oatley Library2.00pm - 3.00pm


Treehouse Book Club (5 - 10 yrs)The club brings books to life with craft, games and acting.Oatley Library3.30pm - 4.30pm

Lego Club (5 - 12 yrs)Create, build and invent in a fun social setting.Kogarah Library3.30pm - 4.30pm

Homework Helpers (Kindy - Year 9)Kogarah Library3.30pm - 5.00pm

After School Storytime (4 - 12 yrs)Listen to stories and make fun craftHurstville Library4.00 pm - 4.45pm

FRIDAY 5 Story Corner (2 - 5 years)Stories, songs and craft for Pre-schoolers. Kogarah Library10.30am - 11.15am


BookchatDiscuss a new book every month over a cuppa.Oatley Library11.00am - 12.00pm

Chinese Community GroupEnjoy a variety of activities while you socialise and chat over coffee and tea.Kogarah Library 11.00am - 12.00pm

Creative Corner (all ages)Colour in, make a simple craft or a play a game.Oatley Library3.30pm - 5.00 pm


SATURDAY 6 Dragonflys Kids Club (4 - 10 yrs)Amateur architect Hurstville Museum & Gallery11.00am - 12.30pm | $5.00

*Lego Club (8+ yrs)Build and create with legoHurstville Library1.00pm - 2.45pm

MONDAY 8 Knitting GroupAll skill levels, general interest and knitting for charity. Kogarah Library10.00am - 12.00pm

Joey tales (0 - 18 mths)Story and rhyme timeHurstville Library9.45am - 10.05am



Movie Matinee MondaysCome to our Movie Club and enjoy the surprise movie, a social cuppa and chat!Oatley Library1.30pm - 3.45pm




Night BooksDiscuss books at our evening book club that are thought provoking, controversial or just a really good read.Kogarah Library5.45pm - 6.45pm

TUESDAY 9Dragon Tales (0 - 5 yrs) Manadrin StorytimeHurstville library9.45am - 10.05am11.00am - 11.20am


Toddler Time (18 mths - 3 yrs) Story and rhyme timePenshurst Library10.30am - 10.50am & 11.00am - 11.20am

EVENTS //*BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Hurstville www.hurstville.sw.gov.au/lmg | 9330 6111 Kogarah www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library | 9330 9527

EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

Panda Rhyme (2 - 5 yrs)Pre-schoolers enjoy a bilingual story time in English and Mandarin.South Hurstville Library10.30 - 11.00am






WEDNESDAY 10*Introduction to Email computer classHurstville Library10.00am - 11.30am | $5.00




THURSDAY 11Pre School Storytime (3 - 5 yrs)Craft, songs and stories. Hurstville Library9.45am - 10.30am



Greek Friendship groupDiscuss Greek books and enjoy a variety of activities and talks.South Hurstville Library11.30am - 12.30pm


Technology HelpOne-on-one assistance with basic computer enquiries.Oatley Library2.00pm - 3.00pm






*Guitar lesson for adult beginners (16+ years) Learn the basics of playing the acoustic guitar. Hurstville Library6.00pm - 7.00pmBookings essential | $5.00

FRIDAY 12Story Corner (2 - 5 years)Stories, songs and craft for Pre-schoolers. Kogarah Library10.30am - 11.15am


International Games MorningPlay some popular board and card games.Kogarah Library10.30am - 12.30pm



SATURDAY 13 Stitching TimeA club for people who like to sew, quilt, knit, crotchet, applique, embroider or anything that involves a needle and thread.Kogarah Library10.00am - 3.00pm

SUNDAY 14 *Lace art workshopHurstville Museum & Gallery2.15pm - 4.15pm Bookings essential



Movie Matinee MondaysCome to our Movie Club and enjoy the surprise movie, a social cuppa and chat!Kogarah Library11.00am - 1.15pm





TUESDAY 16Dragon Tales (0 - 5 yrs) Manadrin StorytimeHurstville library9.45am - 10.05am11.00am - 11.20am



Panda Rhyme (2 - 5 yrs)Pre-schoolers enjoy a bilingual story time in English and Mandarin.South Hurstville Library10.30 - 11.00am



Creative CornerColour in, make a simple craft or a play a game.Kogarah Library11.00am - 12.30pm (all ages)3.30pm - 4.30pm (5 -18 yrs)

BookchatDiscuss a new book every month over a cuppa.South Hurstville Library11.00am - 12.00pm




*Author talk: Chris Turney1912: the year the world discovered Artarctica. Hurstville Library7.00pm - 8.00pmBookings essential.

WEDNESDAY 17 Panda Rhyme (2 - 5 yrs)Pre-schoolers enjoy a bilingual story time in English and Mandarin.Kogarah Library10.30am - 11.00am

Third Wednesday Book Club Discover and discuss new books in an informal and friendly atmosphere with like-minded people.Hurstville Library 1.00pm


W3dnesdays Youth Group (12 - 18 yrs)Make new friends, have a chat, play games and have fun!Kogarah Library3.00pm - 4.30pm


Otaku Club (12 - 24 yrs)Talk about titles, play games and make new friends.Hurstville Library4.00pm - 5.00pm


*iPad Basics Penshurst Library10.00am - 11.30am$5.00





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FRIDAY 19 Story Corner (2 - 5 years)Stories, songs and craft for Pre-schoolers. Kogarah Library10.30am - 11.15am


Greek Friendship groupDiscuss Greek books and enjoy a variety of activities and talks.Kogarah Library11.00am - 12.00pm



MONDAY 22 Joey tales (0 - 18 mths)Story and rhyme timeHurstville Library9.45am - 10.05am















WEDNESDAY 24 *Samsung Tablet BasicsHurstville Library10.00am - 11.30am | $5.00













After School Storytime (4 - 12 yrs)Listen to stories and make fun craftHurstville Library 4.00 pm - 4.45pm

Kid’s Club (6 - 10 yrs)Read, create and have funHurstville Library4.45 pm - 5.30pm

*Geek after dark (12+ yrs)A series of stimulating programs including talks, comedy and performancesHurstville Library6.30pm - 7.30pmBookings essential

FRIDAY 26 Story Corner (2 - 5 yrs)Stories, songs and craft for Pre-schoolers. Kogarah Library10.30am - 11.15am



Knitting GroupAll skill levels, general interest and knitting for charity. Kogarah Library12.00pm - 2.00pm



SATURDAY 27 *Art Attack: Pop art (7 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Museum & Gallery 10.30am - 12.30pm | $5.00

SUNDAY 28 *Point of Contact: Exhibition opening Hurstville Museum & Gallery 2.30pm







Code Club (8 - 10 yrs)Learn to code using scratchHurstville Library4.00pm - 5.00pm










WEDNESDAY 31 *iPad Basics-Cantonese Hurstville Library10.00am - 11.30am$5.00


Knitting GroupAll skill levels, general interest and knitting for charity.Oatley Library10.30am - 12.30pm



SEPTEMBER


eBooks @ your LibraryLearn how to download eBooks, music and magazines from the library’s collection.Penshurst Library10.00am - 11.30am









Homework Helpers (Kindy - Year 9)Kogarah Library 3.30pm - 5.00pm




BookchatDiscuss a new book every month over a cuppa.Oatley Library11.00am - 12.00pm




SATURDAY 3 *Lego Club (8+ yrs)Build and create with legoHurstville Library1.00pm - 2.45pm

Dragonflys kids club (4 - 10 yrs) Kalaidoscope craftHurstville Museum & Gallery11.00am - 12.30pm | $5.00









Joey tales (0 - 18 mths)Story and rhyme timePenshurst Library9.45am - 10.05am









WEDNESDAY 7 Computer BasicsHurstville Library10.00am - 11.30am | $5.00

Oatley Writers GroupFor new and experienced writers who want to develop their writing skills.Oatley Library10.00am - 12.00pm






*MakerSpace (all ages)Discover new technologies and use traditional tools to make creative projects.Kogarah Library4.00pm - 6.00pm

*Ukulele lesson for adult beginners (16+ years) Learn the basics of playing the ukulele. Hurstville Library6.00pm - 7.00pm$5 plus booking fee







*English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English.2.00pm -3.30pm

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SUNDAY 11 Scrapbooking workshop Hurstville Museum & Gallery2.15pm - 4.15pmBookings essential










Joey tales (0 - 18 mths)Story and rhyme timePenshurst Library9.45am - 10.05am












*iPad-Email & InternetPenshurst Library10.00am - 11.30am | $5.00






























BookchatDiscuss a new book every month over a cuppa.South Hurstville Library11.00am - 12.00pm




WEDNESDAY 21 *iPad: Email & Internet - Cantonese Hurstville Library10.00am - 11.30am | $5.00






















TUESDAY 27 *School holiday program:Space odyssey (5 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Museum & GallerySession 1: 10.30am - 12.00pmSession 2: 1.30pm - 3.00pm$5.00

WEDNESDAY 28 *School holiday program: Beat my drum! (5 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Museum & Gallery10.30am - 11.30am | $5.00



THURSDAY 29 *School holiday program:Quake & Shake (5 - 12 yrs) Hurstivlle Library 10.00am - 11.00amPenshurst Library 12.30pm - 1.30pmBookings essential

*School holiday program:Coral reef explorers (5 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Museum & GallerySession 1: 10.30am - 12.00pmSession 2: 1.30pm -3.00pm$5.00


FRIDAY 30Knitting GroupAll skill levels, general interest and knitting for charity.Kogarah Library12.00pm - 2.00pm

OCTOBER

SATURDAY 1

*Lego Club (8+ yrs)Build and create with legoHurstville Library1.00pm - 2.45pm

Dragonflys Kids Club (4 - 10 yrs)Balloons & Bubbles Hurstville Museum & Gallery 11.00am - 12.30pm | $5.00

TUESDAY 4 *School holiday program:Nature at night (5 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Museum & GallerySession 1: 10.30am - 12.00pmSession 2: 1.30pm - 3.00pm$5.00


WEDNESDAY 5 Oatley Writers GroupFor new and experienced writers who want to develop their writing skills.Oatley Library10.00am - 12.00pm

*School holiday program: Sound & light show (5 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Museum & Gallery10.30am -12.00pm | $5.00




*MakerSpace (all ages)Discover new technologies and use traditional tools to make creative projects.Kogarah Library4.00pm - 6.00pm

THURSDAY 6 *School Holiday Program: R.A Spratt creative writing (7 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Library 10.00am - 11.00amPenshurst Library12noon - 1.00pm

*School holiday program: Join the circus! (5 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Museum & GallerySession 1: 10.30am - 12.00pmSession 2: 1.30pm -3.00pm$5.00


Technology HelpOne-on-one assistance with basic computer enquiries.Oatley Library2.00pm- 3.00pm

FRIDAY 7 BookchatDiscuss a new book every month over a cuppa.Oatley Library11.00am - 12.00pm








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*Double date night film talk (16+ yrs) Dystopias Bruce Isaacs will discuss V for vendetta and Blade runner.Hurstville Library6.30pm - 7.30pm


eBooks @ your LibraryLearn how to download eBooks, music and magazines from the library’s collection.Penshurst Library10.00am - 11.30am






*English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English.Kogarah Library2.00pm - 3 .30pm























BookchatDiscuss a new book every month over a cuppa.South Hurtsville Library11.00am - 12.00pm





WEDNESDAY 19 iPad Basics-MandarinHurstville Library10.00am - 11.30am$5.00












*English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English.Kogarah Library2.00pm - 3 30pm





*Guitar lesson for adult beginners (16+ yrs)Learn the basics of playing the acoustic guitar. Hurstville Library6.00pm - 7.00pm$5 plus booking fee






SATURDAY 22 *Art Attack: Reflections (7 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Museum & Gallery 10.30am - 12.30pm | $5.00

St George Art Awards Open to the publicHurstville Museum & Gallery 10.00am - 4.00pm




*English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English.Kogarah Library2.00pm -3 .30pm








English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English in a relaxed friendly environment.Kogarah Library10.30am - 12.00pm




WEDNESDAY 26 iPad BasicsHurstville Library10.00am - 11.30am | $5.00






Family History for Beginners Penshurst Library10.00am - 11.30am | $5.00



English Conversation ClassSouth Hurstville Library1.30pm - 3.00pm


English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English in a relaxed friendly environment.Kogarah Library2.00pm -3 .30pm





Kid’s Club (6 - 10 yrs)Read, create and have funHurstville Library4.45 pm - 5.30pm

*Geek after dark (12+ yrs)A series of stimulating programs including talks, comedy and performancesHurstville Library6.30pm - 7.30pmBookings essential


English Conversation ClassLearn spoken English in a relaxed friendly environment.South Hurstville Library10.30pm - 12.00pm


Knitting GroupAll skill levels, general interest and knitting for charity. Kogarah Library12.00pm - 2.00pm



SATURDAY 29 *Ghoulish Halloween Crafts (4 - 12 yrs)Hurstville Museum & Gallery11.00am - 12.30pm$5.00


w3dnesdays youth groupA group for young people aged twelve to eighteen years to make new friends, explore pop culture, have a chat, play games and have fun!

Third Wednesday of each month17 August, 21 September, 19 October 3.00pm - 4.30pmKogarah Library and Cultural Centrewww.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/library | 9330 9527

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otaku clubMeet up with likeminded ‘otaku’ in the area on the third Wednesday of the month to talk about titles, play games and make new friends.

Third Wednesday of each monthCrafternoon: 17 August Trivia takes two: 21 September Halloween screening: 19 October 4.00pm - 5.00pmHurstville Librarywww.hurstville.nsw.gov.au | 9330 6111

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geek after dark: zohab khan on poetryEDUCATOR, SPOKEN WORD POET, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, DIDGERIDOO PLAYER, MUSICIAN AND HIP-HOP ARTIST

Zohab Khan, will share his experience as a spoken word poet at Hurstville Library’s next Geek after dark session in August.

Since 2006, Zohab has built a formidable career in spoken word poetry, culminating in achieving the title of 2014 Australian Poetry Slam Champion. Zohab’s words have taken him to stages across Europe, Southeast Asia, China, Pakistan, and the Middle East.

As an educator, Zohab has conducted over a thousand workshops worldwide. His workshops aim to inspire change and confidence in young people through spoken word poetry and ‘brain hacks’. With the incorporation of self-development techniques, spoken word poetry becomes not just a platform for self-expression but

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