OHS, Newlands Paparangi Arts and Crafts Society

Descriptive Data

Archives IdentifierOS039Date Range1966-1996DescriptionThe Newlands Paparangi Arts and Crafts Society was founded in 1966 and operated for 30 years in the Newlands and Paparangi area. The idea of the society originated from craft classes run by Newlands College. Most of these classes were held at night but some, such as pottery were held during the day. The society was dissolved when the motion was passed unanimously in the final meeting held on 28th March 1976. It organised various programmes including school holiday classes, introductory craft sessions, and Annual Craft Markets, which became a key feature of its work, providing local people with outlets for their crafts.

This collection includes minute books, correspondences, financial reports, and newspaper clippings. There are two books which cover minutes from 1974-1989 and there is a gap in the minutes from 1966-1974. These records provide an understanding of members led organisation offering platforms for craft activities to people in the area. MediumLoose papersSystem of ArrangementThe records were transferred to the Archives without a specific list or order. For ease of access and handling, archivist rearranged items into minutes and correspondences. The correspondence folder is further divided by content type, including newsletter, financial reports, and newspaper clippings. Collection TypeOnslow Historical Society

Document

Minutes of Newlands Paparangi Arts and Crafts Society Inc, 1974-1977

Correspondences, newspaper clippings, and rules of the society, 1966-1996

Access Information

Restriction StatusOpen

Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyOnslow Historical SocietyRelationship Date Range1974-present

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