Tag Archives: Berrima

Harper’s Mansion Garden & Plant Fair

Posted on 24/10/2015 by berrimaresass

Harper’s Mansion is holding its annual Garden and Plant Fair on Sunday 1st November, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Corner of Wilkinson Street & Old Hume Highway, Berrima Entrance Fee: Includes access to garden and Harper’s Mansion Adults $5.00 (school … Continue reading →

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Coal Dust | What it means for you and your family

Posted on 31/08/2015 by berrimaresass

If POSCO/Hume Coal gains approval to mine under the Southern Highland’s fragile aquifer, it will place a giant coal stockpile, six storeys high and nearly a kilometre long on Berrima’s doorstep. Coal dust generated from this stockpile will threaten catastrophic … Continue reading →

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Urgent Community Briefing | Sunday 13 September 2 pm

Posted on 29/08/2015 by berrimaresass

Berrima is now ground zero for the fight against coal in the Southern Highlands. Be at the community briefing on Sunday 13th September at 2 pm. Join the #Battle4Berrima to STOP Korean owned POSCO/Hume Coal placing its giant coal mine and stockpile at Berrima. If … Continue reading →

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After 185 years, Berrima Faces a Battle To Survive BIG coal

Posted on 26/08/2015 by berrimaresass

As Australia’s last intact mainland Georgian Village gets ready to celebrate 185 years in 2016, Berrima has a fight on its hands from a mine proposal set to open on our doorstep. Less than 2 kilometres from our nation’s historic village, Hume … Continue reading →

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ANZAC Day 2015 in Berrima

Posted on 04/05/2015 by berrimaresass
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Berrima heritage weekend, book now!

Posted on 01/03/2015 by berrimaresass

Rarely seen examples of Berrima’s early colonial architecture will soon be open to the public. The National Trust and Harper’s Mansion coordinated initiative includes inspections of public and private heritage properties, on both sides of the Wingecarribee River. Schedule: Saturday morning, 10.30 am – 12.00 noon – introductory talks by renowned … Continue reading →

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New Boules Court Completed

Posted on 30/11/2014 by berrimaresass

Following several months of discussion and planning,  Berrima’s new Boules Court has been delivered, situated in front of the old tennis court shelter shed in the Market Place. Boules (French pronounciation: Boolz) is a collective name for a wide range of … Continue reading →

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Berrima Gaol breaks open its doors

Posted on 05/11/2014 by berrimaresass

Berrima Gaol opens its doors after 176 years | Australia Day 2015 Long Weekend Continue reading →

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Harpers Mansion Garden & Plant Fair

Posted on 19/06/2014 by berrimaresass

 16 November | 2014 Harper’s Mansion is one of Berrima’s greatest historic attractions. A National Trust property, it consists of an 1834 heritage listed house with a two-acre garden and maze. The Garden & Plant Fair on 16 November will host … Continue reading →

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Farewell To Berrima’s Postmasters

Posted on 08/06/2014 by berrimaresass

On Friday 30 May, the Berrima Residents Association invited all Berrima residents to a special gathering, at the Anglican Church Hall, in honour of our long-serving and much loved postmasters who recently retired. Geoff and Kaye McKew, with the assistance of their son Stuart, have … Continue reading →

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