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A Bit of Bega History & Thornleigh on Newtown

// U3A members enjoy morning tea of scones, jam and cream while listening to Nita as she relays the interesting history of the old museum building at Bega. // U3A members recently enjoyed a special guided tour of the Bega Pioneer Museum. The museum was showing two exhibitions “The Great War: Tales from the Far South Coast” and “Germans in the Bega Valley”. Local historian and volunteer Nita delighted the members with her history of the museum building and some of the exhibits, while offering us a taste of her wonderful homemade scones. After a couple of hours looking through the museum some of the group moved onto “Thornleigh on Newtown”, aka Bismarck House, which was originally built in the 1870's as one of Bega's grand residences, converted to a hospital around 1900, and now a stylish restaurant for lunch. Before lunch our hosts gave us an interesting rundown on the history of the building and showed us some of the old photos. A great days outing with personal guides throughout was enjoyed by all those that attended. For more information about U3A Sapphire Coast ‘One-off Events’ as well as other events currently on offer, look for the latest newsletter or program guide online at: http://u3asapphire.wikispaces.com or phone Pat on (02) 6495 4345. // Mary Gainey, Ron Novotny, Julie Novotny, Ian Lugton, Deirdre Easton, Geoff Easton. // //Nancy Karlson, Marilyn Byrnes, Bev Smith, Eloise Millstead, Mary Behn// || Mary & Nita take a sunny coffee break at the Bega Pioneer Museum || //** ( **L to R) Marilyn Byrnes, Nancy Karlson, Mary Behn, Bev Smith, Julie Novotny, Ron Novotny, Ian Lugton, Eloise Millstead, Mary Gainey enjoying their lunch at Thornleigh On Newton//
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Julie Novotny, Publicity Officer, U3A Sapphire Coast, 0417 085050 or u3a.sapphirecoast.publicity@gmail.com
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