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Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

Name: Richmond River Historical Society Inc.
Address: Goonellabah Community Centre, 27 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah, NSW, 2480, AU
Telephone: 02 6621 9993
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RRHS was formed in 1936 to collect, preserve, display and disseminate relevant historical material

16/05/2026

Come say hello to the Historical Society volunteers at the Lismore City Bowlo Markets tomorrow Sunday 17th May from 10am. Lots of items for sale and research enquiries are invited.

14/05/2026

You're invited to our upcoming Annual General Meeting, 31/5/26, 2pm.
Our Guest Speaker will be Rob Garbutt, researcher, writer and artist, speaking on the topic Restless – A P Goodwin, Naturalist, of Lismore. Hear about the ever-restless Adolph Goodwin who, beginning in the late 1870s, ran a global import/export business from Lismore, importing fancy goods from Europe and the United States, while exporting ‘objects of natural history’ and ‘native curiosities’ to museums around the world. As usual, afternoon tea will be served after the meeting. The details are as follows.
Date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Time: 2pm
Place: Goonellabah Community Centre, 27 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah.

18/04/2026

In the lead-up to ANZAC Day next Saturday, we'd like to pay tribute to two of our many local servicemen. Brothers, Fred and Frank Gallagher, were both farming on the family property at Eureka when they enlisted in Lismore on the same day in November 1916. Six weeks after they joined up, their mother became a widow. They both belonged to the 41st Battalion and fought on the Western Front. In October 1917, they were fighting in the Battle of Passchendaele in Western Flanders when Frank (23) was mortally wounded, dying the same day. The following day, Fred (29) was killed in action. In April 1919, a memorial tablet was unveiled for their father, John Gallagher, at St Aidan's Church of England, Eureka. At the same time, two handsome inscribed brass vases were unveiled in memory of John's sons Fred and Frank, who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Great War. LEST WE FORGET

26/03/2026

RRHS Research rooms will be closed on the morning of Tuesday 31 March 2026. This closure allows volunteers who were close to Jenny Dowell to attend her public funeral.
Jenny was a Patron and a Council representative on our Management Committee for many years, and her support and commitment to the history of our town never waivered. Our deep condolences to Ron, Georgie and Tim. You will be missed Jenny.

05/03/2026

HAPPY 90th ANNIVERSARY RRHS! - Come celebrate with us, Sunday 15th March 2-4pm at our new home at the Goonellabah Community Centre. Details below:

2026 marks a major anniversary for the Historical Society: it is 90 years since we first started, back in 1936.

We will be celebrating the occasion at this month's Quarterly Meeting, to be held on Sunday 15 March from 2-4pm, at the Goonellabah Community Centre, 27 Oliver Avenue. There will be a talk by President Robert Smith and Secretary Robbie Braithwaite entitled "Exceptional Community, Exceptional Society: 90 years of RRHS". There will also be birthday cake! Mark it in your diary or on your 2026 RRHS calendar.

Just in case that isn't enough local history for one day, we will also be holding our monthly stall at the Bowlo Markets from 9am - 12.30pm on the same day, weather permitting (shutting down slightly early in time for the meeting).

We look forward to seeing you at one or both places.

02/02/2026

Wondering how to contact us? Our archives and research team are now at the Goonellabah Community Centre, open on Monday and Tuesday between 9.30 and noon (27 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah). Or phone us on 0493 821 019. Our research team is looking forward to helping you. Or just email your enquiry to us at [email protected]

There are still a few calendars left, so don't miss out! Fabulous photos and quality printing. Just $10 now. email info...

12/01/2026

There are still a few calendars left, so don't miss out! Fabulous photos and quality printing. Just $10 now. email [email protected] or post a message.

21/12/2025

Look who dropped in today!! Merry Xmas everyone !!

20/12/2025

CALENDARS ON SPECIAL just for today!! Lismore Bowlo Market til 1pm (next to the pool)

19/12/2025

Looking for that last minute Xmas gift? Look no further!! Pick up your calendars this Sunday at the Lismore Bowlo Market (next to the pool) or email [email protected] for other options)

Address

Goonellabah Community Centre, 27 Oliver Avenue
Goonellabah, NSW
2480

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 1pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 1pm
Saturday	9:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

02 6621 9993

Website

http://www.richhistory.org.au/

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