Timber Tales: The Industry that Built the Camden Haven & Hastings Valleys
Event Details
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Step back in time and discover the fascinating story of the timber industry that helped shape the Camden Haven and Hastings regions.
Join us for an afternoon of local history, community storytelling, and shared memories as we explore the people, places, and legacy of our region's first major industry.
The Camden Haven Historical Society is delighted to welcome a special guest speaker Daphne Salt, from the Wauchope District Historical Society, who will present an engaging talk on the very early days of the timber industry, how timber was felled, transported and milled. Discover the traditional methods, skills and ingenuity used by early timber workers before the advent of modern machinery.
Browse a display of historic timber industry artefacts and photographs.
Help bring our local history to life by bringing along your own memorabilia, photographs, and stories to share with the community.
The Camden Haven Historical Society would like to thank the Laurieton United Services Club and the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce, for their support with this event.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Laurieton United Services Club
Tickets: $15 adults $5 children & students
Light refreshments will be provided.
Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
For further information, please contact Steve on 0409 910 945 or via our Facebook page Camden Haven Museum
Whether you have family connections to the timber industry, an interest in local history, or simply enjoy hearing the stories that shaped our community, we would love to see you there.
Guest Presenter
Daphne Salt
Daphne has lived in Wauchope for over fourteen years and has developed a strong passion for the region's history. As Vice-President of the Wauchope District Historical Society, she has researched local history, conducted oral history interviews, and helped preserve photographs and historical records for the Society's archives.
She regularly presents engaging historical talks to schools, community groups and organisations, using photographs, documents and artefacts to bring local stories to life. Daphne has a particular interest in the area's timber industry, reflected in the detailed miniature timber haulage models she handcrafts from local timbers using original historical photographs as references.
Who is the Host?
The Camden Haven Historical Society
The Camden Haven Historical Society researches, collects, preserves and interprets the history and heritage of the Camden Haven Valley and its villages. This work is shared through the volunteer-run Camden Haven Museum in Laurieton, where visitors can discover displays on timber getting, fishing, marine activities, farming and many other aspects of local life. The museum continues to grow through ongoing research, community contributions and the dedication of its volunteers.
Camden Haven Museum
58 Bold St Laurieton 2443
Ph: (02) 5501 8100
Open: MON - SAT 10am - 2pm
www.camdenhavenhistoricalsociety.com.au
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