Historic association celebrates 21 years
This year the Boksburg and East Rand Historical Association celebrates its 21st anniversary.
The organisation was founded in 1993 by members whose original aim was to promote, trace and record historic buildings, events and people in Boksburg and its adjoining areas.
According to Tony Hudson from the association, over the years a vast collection of activity within Boksburg has been recorded and placed within the archives of the association.
“From time to time, these are shown during public exhibitions, covering items from mining magnets to murderers.
“There are also delightful pictures of the Boksburg Lake from the days when it was a regular spot to swim and have a picnic. It was even a tourist spot, and newly-weds would spend their honeymoon at one of the local hotels,” says Hudson.
Hudson says the membership of the association is open to anyone with a like-minded interest in Boksburg.
“We have monthly meetings where guests can enjoy talks from speakers, or view a documentary film, or travel with members to a site visit, which in the past has included historical trips to Kimberly, Pretoria and Bloemfontein, as well as many in the local vicinity.
“The latest one was to St Anthony’s Skills Development Centre in Reiger Park. This was in conjunction with a visit to the House of Mercy and St Francis Care Centre in the footsteps of Fr Stan Brennan,” he explains.
Those who would like more information on the association may visit www.geocities.com/boksburghistorical or e-mail boksburghistorical@gmail.com.
Society meetings take place on the first Saturday of the month at 9am for 9.30am at the Boksburg High School. – @TumeloBoksburg
