| GUEST SPEAKER: LES STRZELECKI. Family descendant of Mt Kosciuszko's Count Paul Strzelecki
and Statewide manager of NSW Corrective Services Museums,
Mr Strzelecki will open the evening with an overview of the Cooma CS Museum
and 200 years of penal history and follow with a talk about his ancestor,
Count Paul Strzelecki, the first European to ascend Mt Kosciuszko in 1840. Hear about the challenges, the route and the party that accompanied Paul Strzelecki
and his significant contribution to scientific discoveries throughout the globe.
DATE and VENUE. Tuesday 22 May 2012 5.30 PM to 8.30 PM
RAHS History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Cost $25 – Payable in advance to RAHS or at the door
5.30 to 6.00 meet and greet with nibbles and drinks
6.00 Presidents Welcome, Guest Speaker, followed by finger food & socialising. Limited seating. Bookings essential – deadline: Friday 18 May.
RSVP: to RAHS History House on Ph 9247 8001 or email admin@rahs.org.au
Parking: metered in the street or Secure Parking 127 – 129 Macquarie St (Flat rate $28 after 5pm).
Railway Stations Circular Quay and Martin Place 5 – 10 min walk – Ferries 5 mins and buses nearby in Phillip St.
Further information - Alan Fredericks President Ph 02 9449 7610 email alanf@bigpond.net.au | 
