Lynette spoke to us about her current project.

Previously, Heather West and Lynette produced a book on oral history, titled Memories of Goulburn.

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This amazing information would otherwise have been lost as many of those interviewed have now passed away.

Their current project is a book on the history of the Goulburn Show, and so far they have interviewed seventy people.

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One little snippet of interest is that during the depression when men were unable to find any work, they would go to the boxing tent and fight an unknown opponent to earn some money.

Important news for VIEW Clubs Australia is that Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, has agreed to become VIEW's very first Patron.

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Mrs Hurley said she was honoured to be the first patron as she has long admired the work VIEW members do in their communities including fabulous fundraising events, fun-filled social activities and importantly, their generous sponsoring of students in need through the Smith Family.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 11 for afternoon tea.

Any lady interested in joining is invited to phone our President, Helen McAleer 48212683.

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