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Reflecting upon the past few ‘not at all what we expected’ years: Cyclone Gabrielle, January - March flooding, White Island eruption, Anzac Day 2020 & Covid-19
Looking back on the recent Heritage Festival 2023: Wedding & the Ever After’s photo exhibition at Armanasco House. Images of members: Sheila Sekula, Angela Grace-Jones, Anne Bell & Eileen Rusden
Leaving a legacy of local history. In August this year, Blockhouse Bay lost a local legend: Keith Rusden
A quiet achiever whose creativity and knowledge enriched the lives of so many. In November this year, Blockhouse Bay lost a well loved local librarian and true advocate for the early history of the Bay: Carol Augustine.

Newsletter October 2023 Issue 115

Sneak peek at a tiny part of what’s in store for you at the Heritage Festival 2023: Wedding & the Ever After’s photo exhibition at Armanasco House.
WWII Wedding in the Bay article by Mavis Jones
Marriage a little give and take - Central Leader article Jun 2008
Patience key to long union - Western Leader article Jun 2012
Wedding of Victor Armanasco & Edith O’Brien

AGM nomination of two new committee members Alan Cole & Ian Printy
Hopkins Triple Wedding 1914 photo
The legacy of Roy (Tarby) Thompson - then and now
- Newspaper article 1973 entitled Darby does his ‘something good’.
- Fast forward 50 years
- Family Statement 19 June 2023 Roy ‘Tarby’ Thompson

100th birthdays for members Nancy Howlett and Sheila Sekula
WAAF On Charge - from video interview with Sheila Sekula
The Herald Aucklander article Nov 2006 - An Unsung Wartime Hero: Theresia Newmann