Friday, 12 August 2016

Calling all History Buffs!


Thursday 8 September is History Trivia Night at the H.J. Daley Library, Campbelltown. Come along and test your knowledge of history, both local and around the world.
Can you identify which identity said what? Are you good at putting a name to a face? Or maybe you just want to learn a few interesting facts over some light refreshments with the chance of winning a great prize.
The trivia night begins at 6:00 pm. Make your own team of six or join a team on the night. Cost is $10.00 per person with bookings essential on 4645 4436.

Here are some questions to whet your appetite.
a) Which historic Campbelltown home became a fly spray testing laboratory in the 1940's?
b) Which Japanese city is known as Campbelltown’s sister city?
c) The first service held in St Peters Anglican church was not Anglican. Which denomination was it?
d) Which famous bushranger was born in Campbelltown?



Answers.

a) St Helens Park
St Helens Park House which once had the nickname of "Blowfly farm"
Campbelltown City Library. Local Studies Collection
b) Koshigaya
c) Catholic
d) Daniel “Mad Dan” Morgan                           
Hope to see you there.

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