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September 4, 2017

Searching for the Gearing of Gearing’s Point

Gearing’s Point is one of the centrally located historic sites in Hermanus, situated on the western side of the Old Harbour, with vehicle and pedestrian entrance from Marine Drive. DR ROBIN LEE of the Hermanus History Society did some research on this well-known landmark, which was named after Mr Sydney […]

August 28, 2017

Meeting on 20 August 2017

HOW ARE WE GETTING ON AFTER FIVE YEARS? AGENDA A Fascinating Glimpse of Old Hermanus: video interview with Sydney Oblowitz, given in 2010 when he was 95 years old. Introduction by Robin Lee. Presentation by our Treasurer Michael Clark on several months research he has done into the dates of […]

August 28, 2017

Chairperson’s Annual Report: 1 January to 31 December 2016

Scope of Report The Chairperson’s Report reflects the period for 1 January to 31 December 2016. This brings the Society into line with the Constitution which prescribes an operating year as a calendar year, with an AGM before 31 March the following year. Aims and area of focus Greater Hermanus […]

August 14, 2017

HHS Nomination for a Cultural Affairs Award 2016/17

Members of the society attended a glittering event at Lord Charles hotel in late March for the award ceremony,there were about 350 people present. Speeches were made by the minister of cultural affairs Ms Anroux Marais and head of department Mr Brent Walters, accompanied by a dinner and entertainment. Presentation of […]