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Merimbula Imlay Historical Society - Old School Museum

Monastery visit - Nov 2009

The Monastery

7 Merimbula Imlay Historical Society members tagged along with the Bega Historical Car Club on an excursion to the Russian Orthodox Monastery 50km north west of Bombala Saturday last (Nov 28th). The Holy Transfiguration Monastery is a monastic community for men under the Russian Orthodox Church outside Russia. During feast days of the monastery, approximately 80-180 people (depending on the day of week) attend, with the liturgic celebrations done by the ROCOR Archbishop, with ROCOR and Serbian clergy.

Ceiling inside the church

Val & Mel of the MIHS enjoy the informative tour

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Abbot Alexis

The walkway to the retreat house

These English steel bells are heritage listed. They originally rang in an Anglican Church in Randwick, Sydney. Made in Sheffield England, they have reached an unlikely home in a remote part of Australia!

Inside the Church

Monthly Meeting

On the last Monday of each month, the MIHS meet at the RSL at Merimbula at 2pm. The meetings are open to everyone and we would love to see you! There is generally an interesting speaker, a quiz and afternoon tea is served. Come along and see what happens! The society conduct interesting excursions throughout the year to local historic areas as well as hold special events at the museum. We need volunteers to help run the society and museum, and learning to show people through the museum and top up your knowledge of local history is fun and interesting.

Old School Museum

The Old School Museum is located directly opposite the RSL, in Merimbula. Opening hours are from 1.30-4pm Tues, Thur & Sunday. Entry is $3.00 per adult and children may enter free of charge.

THE ROBBIE BURNS HOTEL WYNDHAM

Members and friends of the Old School Museum met at the museum Sunday last for a bus tour around the Pambula Wyndham area. Liz was at the helm with Jim telling stories and relating many historical events which have yet to be documented. Lunch was had at the Robbie Burns hotel in Wyndham. We all sat in comfort on the air conditioned bus as the storm rolled in for our return journey to Merimbula. Many thanks go to Bega Valley Shire Council for donating the use of the bus from Deane's bus lines. Thank you to Jim McGrath for donating your time and retelling all those interesting stories which so many of us have not heard before. Thank you also to Val for the concept and getting the trip organised.

Historic Photos Available

The Merimbula Imlay Historical Society has an extensive library of historic photographs from the local area. Copies of these are available for a moderate charge, and may be ordered during museum opening hours; Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 1.30pm - 4:00pm or by phoning the curator on 02) 6495 9231.

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