People

People, History

Childhood on a farm in England in the 1930s

At 96 years old, John Skidmore offers a remarkable window into a vanished world – his childhood on an English farm in the 1930s, where families lived without electricity, indoor plumbing or phones during the…
People

The Best Rose Garden in Kangaroo Valley!

Who grows the best roses in Kangaroo Valley? I would definitely vote for Amanda and David Gazzard! Every spring, sweet rose perfume permeates the air in Kangaroo Valley and every visitor (and locals alike!), familiar…
People, Poetry

Poetry

Thanks to Gerry Garrett for the following poetry suggestions for October. It was a little long to print here but, if you’re looking for more, please also check out Banjo Paterson's In the Stable. Enjoy.
People, Kids and Young People, Poetry

More Children of the Valley Poems for your enjoyment

Just over 30 years ago, Julie Meddows, at the time a valley resident, compiled and edited a booklet titled ‘Children of the Valley, a collection of poems’. The booklet was published by the Kangaroo Valley…
People, Community, History, Kangaroo Valley Historical Society

Historical Happenings – Postcards

Would you like to know more about volunteering for the Kangaroo Valley Historical Society, which maintains and manages the collection of objects on display in the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Museum? We are well established in…