By KATIE DE VERTEUIL
COOROY and district’s rich history will soon be brought to life with preparations well underway for this year’s Back to Cooroy Day.
Organised by Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group, the event will be held at Cooroy Memorial Hall on Sunday 7 June from 10am to 3pm.
The hall will be filled with insightful displays of newspaper clippings, electoral rolls, library holding catalogues and Powerpoint presentations, old photographs and much more. The day is also a wonderful opportunity for residents to come along meet and share memories with those who travel to Cooroy from afar. Families can catch up with long lost cousins, school friends will unite while others share the bond that brings past and present residents together.
There will also be a display of plans for the future Heritage Centre at Emerald Street, Cooroy, along with a number of raffles.
Entry is $2 per head to cover costs and everyone is welcome.
Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group’s Win Wynn said the day was an important event on the calendar.
“It’s important to keep the record going of families in the area,” Win said.
“Cooroy has always been a close community – now the next generations are coming through we need to pass on the stories of our past.”
While organisers are working hard to ensure this year’s event proves another success, they are calling on the community for their support.
“Sadly many of those who have attended previous events have since passed,” President Bev Warner said.
“For this event to continue, support from the wider community is needed to take over the organising with continued support from the Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group.
“It’s a great gathering of residents who have lived in the area, many who come back for the occasion.”
Donations of sandwiches, finger food (hot/cold), slices, buttered buns, cake or biscuits would be appreciated to share for morning tea/lunch.
Help to set/pack up, at the door and donations towards raffles would also be warmly welcomed. Phone 54425570 or email info@genealogy-noosa.org.au.
