past events
INTRODUCTION TO SCALE AND DIORAMA
Friday 14th February 2020
Friday 14th February 2020
A/V PRESENTATION HISTORY - Point Clare Progress Association
Thursday 10th May 2018
Thursday 10th May 2018
4 VILLAGES WALK Sunday 6th May 2018
ROTARY CLUB OF KINCUMBER EVENT
Historical scale models, prizes, entertainment, activities, food, drinks etc.
Chair of 4VW committee - Peter Rea
ROTARY CLUB OF KINCUMBER EVENT
Historical scale models, prizes, entertainment, activities, food, drinks etc.
Chair of 4VW committee - Peter Rea
HISTORIC SCALE MODEL EXHIBITION - Wyong Museum 'Alison Homestead' 17th March 2018
Officially opened by David Meehan MP - Member for The Entrance
Officially opened by David Meehan MP - Member for The Entrance
A/V PRESENTATION - Gosford Lions Club - Thursday 22nd February 2018
PATRICIA CAM 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION
SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY 2018
SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY 2018
AN EVENT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF KINCUMBER SHIPBUILDERS MEMORIAL PROJECT AND HISTORY & HERITAGE, HUNTER TO HAWKESBURY RESEARCH.
FERRY TOUR AND OTHER EVENTS COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SINKING OF PATRICIA CAM
A special History Ferry Tour departs Central Wharf, Davistown right where the keel for Pat Cam was cut. Tour concludes 11.30am at the historic Palermo shipyard, Daleys Point, where the Pat Cam was built by Gordon Beattie, returning to Davistown at 11.45am. The ferry is equipped with a large A/V monitor and will display a graphics presentation along with live commentary.
Cost: $35 - Proceeds to the Patricia Cam Project and other historical projects.
Seats are limited with booking essential, please phone Central Coast Ferries: 0418 631 313 or
4HR, History and Heritage, Hunter to Hawkesbury Research. email: [email protected]
OTHER RELATED EVENTS ON THE DAY
COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SINKING OF THE PATRICIA CAM
Jane Smith Mayor of Gosford to unveil the plaque
12.00 noon
An informal Lunch at Davistown RSL Club, 19 Murna Rd. Davistown.
Cost: at your own expense, RSVP by 15/1/18. to determIne numbers.
Bookings to Graeme Davies phone: (02) 4384 5572 or 0416 276 363 or email [email protected].
If numbers are sufficient, a room will be booked and special mentions will be made of service and civilian personnel aboard Patrica Cam, on 22 January 1943. Also the Beattie and the Cam families importance to NSW Central Coast’s Brisbane Water heritage and its once thriving shipbuilding industry.
2.30 pm
Jane Smith, Mayor of Gosford to unveil the plaque
At Palermo Park, where the only archaeological evidence of the once numerous Brisbane Water slipways were, a ceremony will occur to unveil the model of Pat Cam as a
prelude to the unveiling of a plaque that has been specially cast in the N.T. for installation. From this day Palermo Park and the Beatties contribution to shipbuilding
will become part of the Rotary Club of Kincumber’s Shipbuilders Memorial.
Thank you to Mitre 10 Kincumber for supplying and erecting marquees and Daleys Kitchen Cafe who will stay open especially for afternoon tea after the unveiling (at your own expense). https://daleyskitchen.com.au.
MONDAY - 22nd January,- Sunset, Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, in commemoration of the Patrica Cam.
HISTORY OF THE PATRICIA CAM
The story begins about 35 kms by sea, north of the Sydney Harbour, on the NSW Central Coast’s Brisbane Water. In 1940, at his shipyard, Palermo, Daleys Point, Gordon Beattie launched a vessel he constructed for Cam and Sons Pty Ltd of Pyrmont. The vessel was named Patricia Cam and registered as a collier, it operated between Lake Macquarie and Sydney.
Pat Cam had a career change after Japan entered WWII, in 1942, being requisitioned by the Royal Australian Navy and stationed at Darwin as a general purpose vessel.
The story comes to an abrupt end on the 22 January 1943 when en-route to supply Australian Coast Watchers, Pat Cam, was attacked and sunk by a Japanese sea-plane.
The story gains a new life when Mike Owen and other dedicated Territorians found a ships knee, believed to be from Pat Cam. They then had a Commemoration Plaque placed in Eastern Arnhem Land near the site of the sinking.
Meanwhile around the Brisbane Water NSW, a group of historians, retired maritime professionals, and artisans commenced the planning and building of a 1:50 scale model of Pat Cam.
FERRY TOUR AND OTHER EVENTS COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SINKING OF PATRICIA CAM
A special History Ferry Tour departs Central Wharf, Davistown right where the keel for Pat Cam was cut. Tour concludes 11.30am at the historic Palermo shipyard, Daleys Point, where the Pat Cam was built by Gordon Beattie, returning to Davistown at 11.45am. The ferry is equipped with a large A/V monitor and will display a graphics presentation along with live commentary.
Cost: $35 - Proceeds to the Patricia Cam Project and other historical projects.
Seats are limited with booking essential, please phone Central Coast Ferries: 0418 631 313 or
4HR, History and Heritage, Hunter to Hawkesbury Research. email: [email protected]
OTHER RELATED EVENTS ON THE DAY
COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SINKING OF THE PATRICIA CAM
Jane Smith Mayor of Gosford to unveil the plaque
12.00 noon
An informal Lunch at Davistown RSL Club, 19 Murna Rd. Davistown.
Cost: at your own expense, RSVP by 15/1/18. to determIne numbers.
Bookings to Graeme Davies phone: (02) 4384 5572 or 0416 276 363 or email [email protected].
If numbers are sufficient, a room will be booked and special mentions will be made of service and civilian personnel aboard Patrica Cam, on 22 January 1943. Also the Beattie and the Cam families importance to NSW Central Coast’s Brisbane Water heritage and its once thriving shipbuilding industry.
2.30 pm
Jane Smith, Mayor of Gosford to unveil the plaque
At Palermo Park, where the only archaeological evidence of the once numerous Brisbane Water slipways were, a ceremony will occur to unveil the model of Pat Cam as a
prelude to the unveiling of a plaque that has been specially cast in the N.T. for installation. From this day Palermo Park and the Beatties contribution to shipbuilding
will become part of the Rotary Club of Kincumber’s Shipbuilders Memorial.
Thank you to Mitre 10 Kincumber for supplying and erecting marquees and Daleys Kitchen Cafe who will stay open especially for afternoon tea after the unveiling (at your own expense). https://daleyskitchen.com.au.
MONDAY - 22nd January,- Sunset, Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, in commemoration of the Patrica Cam.
HISTORY OF THE PATRICIA CAM
The story begins about 35 kms by sea, north of the Sydney Harbour, on the NSW Central Coast’s Brisbane Water. In 1940, at his shipyard, Palermo, Daleys Point, Gordon Beattie launched a vessel he constructed for Cam and Sons Pty Ltd of Pyrmont. The vessel was named Patricia Cam and registered as a collier, it operated between Lake Macquarie and Sydney.
Pat Cam had a career change after Japan entered WWII, in 1942, being requisitioned by the Royal Australian Navy and stationed at Darwin as a general purpose vessel.
The story comes to an abrupt end on the 22 January 1943 when en-route to supply Australian Coast Watchers, Pat Cam, was attacked and sunk by a Japanese sea-plane.
The story gains a new life when Mike Owen and other dedicated Territorians found a ships knee, believed to be from Pat Cam. They then had a Commemoration Plaque placed in Eastern Arnhem Land near the site of the sinking.
Meanwhile around the Brisbane Water NSW, a group of historians, retired maritime professionals, and artisans commenced the planning and building of a 1:50 scale model of Pat Cam.
ERINA FAIR 30TH BIRTHDAY
A/V PRESENTATIONS AND HISTORY DISPLAY - 24TH TO 31ST AUGUST 2017
MODELS AND DIORAMAS ON DISPLAY
In partnership with the Central Coast Historical models the following were displayed:
A/V PRESENTATION TO WYONG FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - NOVEMBER 12th 2016
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A/V PRESENTATION AT KINCUMBER LIBRARY - SEPTEMBER 5th 2016
WWII Japanese Submarines
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A/V PRESENTATION - CENTRAL COAST MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE - Thursday 11th August 2016
On history of Hawkesbury River/Broken Bay history.
Marine Discovery Talk - The Story of the Hawkesbury River
Cost: $10 per person (includes drinks, nibbles and talk) - Payment on the night, cash only (drinks/ nibblies available at 6:30pm, Speakers start at 7pm)
Venue: Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, 11 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal
Please join us for a talk about the magnificent Hawkesbury River - some of its history and why it is so important. Speakers include:
Peter Rea - A Tour of the Hawkesbury River's Maritime History - including
the history of HMAS Hawkesbury I, Juno Point Defences, West Head Fort,
History of the two Hawkesbury Rail Bridges and wrecks sites of the two WWI
warships HMAS Parramatta and HMAS Swan.
Peter is a local historian who established a group called History &
Heritage, Hunter to Hawkesbury Research (4HR). He has extensively researched
the Hawkesbury/ Broken Bay area, successfully nominating the Juno Point
Defences and the wreck of the WWI, HMAS Swan for Heritage listing. Another
highlight has been West Head Fort project, Peter & his wife, Dora, playing a
key role with the 'West Head Awareness Team' WHAT'.
In 2014 this group won a NSW Heritage Award 2014. Mention in Parliament
GCC Award in 2015. Mention in Parliament.
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A/V PRESENTATION - Fellowship of the First Fleeters 14 Feb. 2015
The RAN's first battle fleet and the HMAS Parramatta & Swan's (Central Coast shipwrecks) and their place in the fleet - the first troop convoy of WWI - the HMAS Sydney/SMS Emden engagement. Contact the Fellowship of the First Fleeters (02) 4323 1849 email: [email protected]
A/V PRESENTATIONS AND HISTORY DISPLAY - 24TH TO 31ST AUGUST 2017
MODELS AND DIORAMAS ON DISPLAY
In partnership with the Central Coast Historical models the following were displayed:
- HMAS Hawkesbury I - WWII Frigate the first ship named after the river that forms the Central Coast southern border.
- HMAS Sydney - another part of Australia’s first naval fleet.
- SMS Emden - part of the German East Asia Squadron which opposed the Australian navy in the Pacific and Indian Ocean in 1914/15. This ship was engaged by HMAS Sydney in Australia’s first naval action.
- Patricia Cam built in 1940 at Palermo Yard Daleys Point and sunk by the Japanese near Darwin in 1942.
- Sydney Submarine Attack - eight submarines, five of which were giant mother submarines amongst the biggest in the world, all rendezvoused off the Central Coast.
A/V PRESENTATION TO WYONG FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - NOVEMBER 12th 2016
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A/V PRESENTATION AT KINCUMBER LIBRARY - SEPTEMBER 5th 2016
WWII Japanese Submarines
- Times: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
- Address: Kincumber Library
- Phone: 4304 7641
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A/V PRESENTATION - CENTRAL COAST MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE - Thursday 11th August 2016
On history of Hawkesbury River/Broken Bay history.
Marine Discovery Talk - The Story of the Hawkesbury River
Cost: $10 per person (includes drinks, nibbles and talk) - Payment on the night, cash only (drinks/ nibblies available at 6:30pm, Speakers start at 7pm)
Venue: Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, 11 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal
Please join us for a talk about the magnificent Hawkesbury River - some of its history and why it is so important. Speakers include:
Peter Rea - A Tour of the Hawkesbury River's Maritime History - including
the history of HMAS Hawkesbury I, Juno Point Defences, West Head Fort,
History of the two Hawkesbury Rail Bridges and wrecks sites of the two WWI
warships HMAS Parramatta and HMAS Swan.
Peter is a local historian who established a group called History &
Heritage, Hunter to Hawkesbury Research (4HR). He has extensively researched
the Hawkesbury/ Broken Bay area, successfully nominating the Juno Point
Defences and the wreck of the WWI, HMAS Swan for Heritage listing. Another
highlight has been West Head Fort project, Peter & his wife, Dora, playing a
key role with the 'West Head Awareness Team' WHAT'.
In 2014 this group won a NSW Heritage Award 2014. Mention in Parliament
GCC Award in 2015. Mention in Parliament.
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A/V PRESENTATION - Fellowship of the First Fleeters 14 Feb. 2015
The RAN's first battle fleet and the HMAS Parramatta & Swan's (Central Coast shipwrecks) and their place in the fleet - the first troop convoy of WWI - the HMAS Sydney/SMS Emden engagement. Contact the Fellowship of the First Fleeters (02) 4323 1849 email: [email protected]
A/V presentationS and displays - HENRY KENDALL MUSEUM 2015
Centenary Of Anzac Exhibition:
SATURDAY APRIL 18TH - Gosford Stadium
FROM MONDAY APRIL 20TH TO 27TH APRIL 2015 - Terrigal RSL - Breakers Country Club Wamberal
SATURDAY APRIL 18TH - Gosford Stadium
FROM MONDAY APRIL 20TH TO 27TH APRIL 2015 - Terrigal RSL - Breakers Country Club Wamberal
DISPLAY OF HMAS SWAN AND HMAS SYDNEY - CENTRAL COAST STADIUM
SATURDAY APRIL 18th 2015
Following the regional Anzac March in Gosford, 4HR will participate in an exhibition in the corporate lounge at Central Coast Stadium, from 11am to 1pm. On display will be models of HMAS Swan and HMAS Sydney and related information and historic photographs.
DISPLAY OF SCALE MODELS - BREAKERS COUNTRY CLUB
FROM MONDAY APRIL 20th TO APRIL 27TH 2015
Form April 20 to April 27 at the Breakers Country Club, Wamberal. 4HR will join other exhibitors. Most of 4HR's projects will be on display; West Head Battery, Submarines Off The Coast, HMAS Swan and HMAS Sydney.
A years solid work has gone into these exhibitions with the support of Gosford City Council Community Grants Program. More...
DISPLAY OF SCALE MODELS - 'SOLDIER ON' AND 4HR DISPLAY - HENRY KENDALL MUSEUM
February to 31st October 2015
As part of the Henry Kendall Cottage and Museum 'Soldier On' Exhibition, 4HR has installed four displays...
HMAS Swan, Hawkesbury River warship wreck model and graphics.
Sydney Submarine Attack-1942, 11 detailed scale models and specially prepared graphics tell the story.
West Head Battery, newly completed and the first time on public display is this model of this historic Broken Bay site. Complete with a working inclined railway!
Bismarck and Yamato Class Battleships, compare the size of these 1:700 two capitol ship models....
Which was the biggest ship with the biggest guns?
HMAS Swan, Hawkesbury River warship wreck model and graphics.
Sydney Submarine Attack-1942, 11 detailed scale models and specially prepared graphics tell the story.
West Head Battery, newly completed and the first time on public display is this model of this historic Broken Bay site. Complete with a working inclined railway!
Bismarck and Yamato Class Battleships, compare the size of these 1:700 two capitol ship models....
Which was the biggest ship with the biggest guns?
See Display Days
A/V PRESENTATION - HAWKESBURY RIVER DEFENCES/WEST HEAD FORT/JUNO POINT /MINES ON THE RIVER BED/HAWKESBURY RIVER RAIL BRIDGE/
WOY WOY TUNNEL
Cost: Small Donation
Venue: Wyong RSL Club 10.30 am.
Date: 14 November 2015
Contact the Fellowship of the First Fleeters (02) 4323 1849
Email: [email protected] or email 4HR via 'CONTACT US' this page.
4HR TAKES ON A MAJOR ROLE IN A NEW REGIONAL TOURISM PUSH.
In conjunction with the Central Coast Inter-Active War Museum, 4HR invited 40 people from Local Government, the tourism Industry and various aspects of local History/Heritage to a dinner/networking/strategy night.
Following this very successful first steep further initiatives are being planned. See 'Local News'
SATURDAY APRIL 18th 2015
Following the regional Anzac March in Gosford, 4HR will participate in an exhibition in the corporate lounge at Central Coast Stadium, from 11am to 1pm. On display will be models of HMAS Swan and HMAS Sydney and related information and historic photographs.
DISPLAY OF SCALE MODELS - BREAKERS COUNTRY CLUB
FROM MONDAY APRIL 20th TO APRIL 27TH 2015
Form April 20 to April 27 at the Breakers Country Club, Wamberal. 4HR will join other exhibitors. Most of 4HR's projects will be on display; West Head Battery, Submarines Off The Coast, HMAS Swan and HMAS Sydney.
A years solid work has gone into these exhibitions with the support of Gosford City Council Community Grants Program. More...
DISPLAY OF SCALE MODELS - 'SOLDIER ON' AND 4HR DISPLAY - HENRY KENDALL MUSEUM
February to 31st October 2015
As part of the Henry Kendall Cottage and Museum 'Soldier On' Exhibition, 4HR has installed four displays...
HMAS Swan, Hawkesbury River warship wreck model and graphics.
Sydney Submarine Attack-1942, 11 detailed scale models and specially prepared graphics tell the story.
West Head Battery, newly completed and the first time on public display is this model of this historic Broken Bay site. Complete with a working inclined railway!
Bismarck and Yamato Class Battleships, compare the size of these 1:700 two capitol ship models....
Which was the biggest ship with the biggest guns?
HMAS Swan, Hawkesbury River warship wreck model and graphics.
Sydney Submarine Attack-1942, 11 detailed scale models and specially prepared graphics tell the story.
West Head Battery, newly completed and the first time on public display is this model of this historic Broken Bay site. Complete with a working inclined railway!
Bismarck and Yamato Class Battleships, compare the size of these 1:700 two capitol ship models....
Which was the biggest ship with the biggest guns?
See Display Days
A/V PRESENTATION - HAWKESBURY RIVER DEFENCES/WEST HEAD FORT/JUNO POINT /MINES ON THE RIVER BED/HAWKESBURY RIVER RAIL BRIDGE/
WOY WOY TUNNEL
Cost: Small Donation
Venue: Wyong RSL Club 10.30 am.
Date: 14 November 2015
Contact the Fellowship of the First Fleeters (02) 4323 1849
Email: [email protected] or email 4HR via 'CONTACT US' this page.
4HR TAKES ON A MAJOR ROLE IN A NEW REGIONAL TOURISM PUSH.
In conjunction with the Central Coast Inter-Active War Museum, 4HR invited 40 people from Local Government, the tourism Industry and various aspects of local History/Heritage to a dinner/networking/strategy night.
Following this very successful first steep further initiatives are being planned. See 'Local News'
The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal is currently hosting an exhibition from the Australian Maritime Museum (AMM) regarding Australia’s Naval involvement in WWI. This exhibition is part of the Anzac Centenary Commemoration.
Recently additional exhibition pieces and graphics have been added by the local group ‘History and Heritage, Hunter to Hawkesbury Research’ (4HR). This material includes a finely detailed 1:350 scale model of the German ship Emden and two specially commissioned large scale models of the historic Australian ships HMAS Sydney I and HMAS Swan I. The wreck of the Swan today lays in the Hawkesbury River. The graphics on display have been specially designed to enhance each model. To mark the locally produced additions to the exhibition, Peter Rea from 4HR will provide a presentation about Australia’s involvement in WWI. He will also provide a preview of some of 4HR’s future exhibitions and presentations regarding the various Broken Bay and Hawkesbury River WW II defence systems.u |
EARLY HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY HMAS SYDNEY AND HMAS SWAN - CENTRAL COAST MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE
Date: Sunday June 7th and June 28th 2015 Time: 2.30pm Duration: 30-45 minutes Venue: Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre 11 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal. Cost: Adults $4, Children & Concession $3 Presentation on WWI by Peter Rea - 1pm
Display of model HMAS Sydney and HMAS Swan 'Honor Roll' Event Henry Kendall Cottage & Museum Date: 13th September 2014 Time: 10am to 3pm |
PRESENTATION - MODELS AND GRAPHICS ON DISPLAY 2015
4HR's models of HMAS Swan, HMAS Sydney, SMS Emden and associated graphics will be on display at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) for a few weeks from Sunday, 24 May 2015. This will support an Australian Maritime Museum exhibition currently at the CCMDC. 4HR will also be providing a public presentation at the CCMDC (date TBA).
The 4HR models and some of the graphics will then go on loan to Henry Kendall Cottage & Museum where 4HR will have a representative most Wednesdays & Sundays. Leave your details via 'CONTACT US' and we will provide a date for the CCMDC presentation when it is finalised.
4HR's models of HMAS Swan, HMAS Sydney, SMS Emden and associated graphics will be on display at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) for a few weeks from Sunday, 24 May 2015. This will support an Australian Maritime Museum exhibition currently at the CCMDC. 4HR will also be providing a public presentation at the CCMDC (date TBA).
The 4HR models and some of the graphics will then go on loan to Henry Kendall Cottage & Museum where 4HR will have a representative most Wednesdays & Sundays. Leave your details via 'CONTACT US' and we will provide a date for the CCMDC presentation when it is finalised.
Display - Diorama of models 'Submarines off the Coast'
at the Kincumber School of Arts Hall 'Rescuing the Past' event….
in Celebration of 100 Years of Kincumber School of Arts
Free Entry to Exhibition
Saturday 4th October 2014 - 10am to 4pm
Sunday 5th October 2014 - 10am to 4pm
Monday 6th October 2014 - 10am to 4pm
Centenary Kincumber School of Arts
Cnr Empire Bay Drive and Tora Avenue, Kincumber
at the Kincumber School of Arts Hall 'Rescuing the Past' event….
in Celebration of 100 Years of Kincumber School of Arts
Free Entry to Exhibition
Saturday 4th October 2014 - 10am to 4pm
Sunday 5th October 2014 - 10am to 4pm
Monday 6th October 2014 - 10am to 4pm
Centenary Kincumber School of Arts
Cnr Empire Bay Drive and Tora Avenue, Kincumber
Presentation by Peter Rea on various subjects of research undertaken by 4HR in relation to WWII:
Central Coast Family History Society Inc.
Date: 4th October 2014
Time: 1pm
8 Russell Drysdale Street,
East Gosford
Phone 4324 5164
- Hawkesbury River Rail Bridge
- Woy Woy Tunnel
Central Coast Family History Society Inc.
Date: 4th October 2014
Time: 1pm
8 Russell Drysdale Street,
East Gosford
Phone 4324 5164
24 DECEMBER 2014
Founding announced from Federal Anzac Centenary Grant, to cover materials for building a number of exhibition subjects relating to WWI.
Founding announced from Federal Anzac Centenary Grant, to cover materials for building a number of exhibition subjects relating to WWI.
DISPLAY - Sydney 'Japanese Submarine Attack' Display at West Gosford RSL Club for Anzac Day 2014
Sydney Japanese Submarine Attack May 1942 display at West Gosford RSL for Anzac 2014 - Peter Rea, Patsy Edwards, Greg Mawson.
