Taralga News | Historians party at Hillas Mount
The annual Christmas party of the Taralga Historical Society was held at "Hillas Mount" last Sunday.
Members who had not visited the John Hillis-built home before found much of interest in the old servants' quarters, the beautiful garden and the unusual trees.
Chris Ainsworth gave a brief history of the property, saying it was difficult because of the three men, all called John Hillas.
The first John came to the colony in 1801. John Senior did not live at Bannaby but it is believed he encouraged his son take up land there. His son, John Mark Hillas married Eliza Pearce. They had eleven children. One of these children, Matthew Woodward Hillas, married Martha Pearce . They lived at "Bannaby" for a few years before moving to their new home, "Hillasmount" in 1870.
Members were also entertained by Will Battiste, who showed his prowess on the guitar. It was voted as a very relaxed and pleasant afternoon. The next meeting will be the AGM in February.
RELAXING: Will Battiste entertained the Taralga Historical Society at their annual Christmas celebrations.
Pony Club
Age Group winners were: U7 Sophie Culley, Crookwell; 7/8 Charlize Selmes, Breadalbane, runner-up Jasmine McCauley, Goulburn; 9/10 Shyla Marshall, Goulburn, runner-up Kasey Rose Butcher, Braidwood; 11/12 Elsey Slater, Goulburn, runner up Maggie Fuller, Marulan; 13/14 Holly Butcher, Braidwood, runner-up, Zoe Fuller, Marulan; 15/16 Destiny Quick, Goulburn, runner-up Chloe Neale, Taralga; Associate, Chelsea Neale, Taralga.
Diary Dates
- Thursday 12. Garden Club AGM and Christmas Party.
- Sunday 15th Christmas Carols
- Thursday 19th Australia Day Meeting
- Friday 20th. Christmas Party with Jamie Agius at the Sports Club.