Membership

The Hassall Family History Association was established in 1993 to organize the 1998 bicentenary of the arrival of Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall in Sydney in 1798.

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The Association has three main purposes:

1. Foster and disseminate research on the life and heritage of Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall and other members of the Hassall family.

2. Encourage historical research on other early settler families – particularly those with whom the Hassalls are related or with whom they share historic experience in early Australia.

3. Draw from Hassall family history insights about contributions to culture and innovation.

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Membership is open to all.

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Membership fees

Membership is valid for the financial year from July 1 to the following June 30.

• Annual Membership - $10
  (covers an individual or family living at home)

• Life Membership - $200

 

Donations are welcome to cover the Association’s activities.

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Current and future projects

The Group’s current need is to identify volunteers (researchers, writers, event-organizers, publicists, webmasters) who can assist in carrying out the activities that will help achieve these objectives:   

 

1. Newsletters are published each February, July, and November.​​

2. The Association collaborates with individuals and organizations with common interests, including:

   • owners of historic properties associated with the family,

   • the Thomas Hassall Anglican College,

   • the State Library of New South Wales and other libraries.

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