May is “History Month” and a great opportunity to learn more about our SA Pioneers and this week we hear the story of Mary Thomas.

In 1836, Mary Thomas, aged 49, abandoned her comfortable life and home in London for a tent in the sand hills of Holdfast Bay in the new colony of South Australia to secure a prosperous future for her family. In her biography, author Beth Duncan says, “Mary Thomas: Founding Mother is the story of her struggle to hold her family together through controversies and conflicts, economic difficulties and tragedy; a tale of endurance and ultimately of triumph against the odds.”

Join us at 10.15am on May 9 to hear the full story from Peter Brinkworth.

Cost $5. Enquiries to Anne Grear 8278 1178.

Handouts are available on the office shelf or please click this link to learn more about our Continuing Learning Program.