On Saturday 5 October 2024, commencing at 10.30am, the Blue Mountains Historical Society will conduct its monthly meeting and public talk at their Hobby’s Reach Research Rooms at 99 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls.

Heather Knight, a long term member of Blue Mountains Historical Society, will speak to her recently released book, “Poets, Painters and Pioneers – Banjo Patterson’s Remarkable Family”.

Heather book tells the story of Banjo’s ancestors, who, through the difficult struggle to establish themselves as settlers in their new country, raised a remarkable family of sportsmen, artists, musicians and poets.

The family legacy is Australia’s legendary poet, Banjo Patterson.

Heather will have copies of the book available for purchase on the day at a discounted price.

Morning tea will be available from 10.00am.