Click on the link below to access the newsletter: Newsletter November 2019 SANS
KZN – Events Diary for December 2019 and January 2020
Click on the link below to access the KZN events diary for Dec 2019 and January 2020 Information collated by Carol Alan (Art-Deco Society) Events Diary 2019 12 Dec Jan
SA National Society 2019 A.G.M.
A successful 2019 AGM was held at the Durban Country Club on Saturday 16 November. Apart from the normal proceedings those attending, heard a fascinating address on the life of Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer and her work with Caelocanths and her extensive
Greystone Farm -Estcourt
This grand old home, an historic monument was built in the 1870’s by Sir Frederick Moor, the last Prime Minister of Natal. The property is now an adventure centre – Greystone Camp and Adventure Centre with accommodation for groups and
The Meaning of Remembrance Day
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of every year, the free world pauses to remember something important. We remember those who paid for what we have. Freedom (of a
Churchill Plaque – Post Office Building
Mary Stainbank from Coedmore was commissioned to make up the plaque commemorating Winston Churchill’s speech at the Durban Post Office after his escape from Pretoria . He had been captured in 1899 at Chievely, near Estcourt, by the Boers when
The Contribution of Rail Workers to the WWI war effort.
The following link was sent to us by past Chairman, Hardy Wilson. I’m sure the article which commemorates some of the unsung heroes will be enjoyed by both historians and railway enthusiasts. Click on the link below to access the
Daphne Strutt and Dr Killie Campbell and the Mpondo Dolls
Of interest to members will be this image of Killie Campbell and a youthful Daphne Strutt (R) in the the late 1950’s. This cutting is in the possession of the Mary Stainbank Memorial Museum at Coedmore. They are admiring Mpondo
KZN Events Diary November 2019
Click on the link below in order to access the Events Diary for 2019. Events Diary 2019 11 November
Ken Gillings Memorial Lecture by Dr Anthony Zoborowski – The Polish Africans of WWII.
The Ken Gillings Memorial Lecture was held on Tuesday 9 October 2019 at KwaMuhle Museum. Prior to the lecture by Dr Zaborowski, the full house was addressed by Dr Graeme Fuller, a committee member of the Society, on the late