Homebush Bay Shipwrecks

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If you didn’t attend our August event you missed a great day.  Betty Candy’s talk was a great success bringing over 60 guests to hear her.

It’s amazing how many people didn’t know about this part of our history.

Don’t miss out on future talks.

 

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