Launch of the The River - our free digital book
Mackay Historical Society has proudly launched its new website and digital local history book The River: Mackay in The Nineteenth Century...
top of page
News and blog
daniellejesser
- Apr 23, 2023
Knitting circles stitch wartime comfort for our troops
As Mackay’s sons fought on foreign soil in World War 1 groups of women at home began knitting their way to offer support one ball of wool...
19 views
daniellejesser
- Jan 8, 2023
A look at the life of Edwin James Welch
Historical Society Member Dr Lyall Ford has looked into the life of Edwin James Welch who died on September 24, 1916. Mr. Welch, during...
21 views
daniellejesser
- Jan 8, 2023
The tale behind the Edith Mary goldmine
Historical Society Member Dr Lyall Ford looks into the life of the late Albert Reckitt, who passed away during March 1905. Albert was to...
17 views
bottom of page