FUTURE EVENTS
Our next speaker evening is at 5 30pm on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at the Society's rooms - 3 Cathedral Street, Maitland.
TOPIC: 110 years since Les Darcy left for America - pugilism, World War one and politics
Speaker: Jennifer Buffier
In 2025 the Society purchased at a sporting memorabilia auction a basket of papers with items of Les Darcy on top. We took a punt that something new would be in this item. Along with papers on Vacy's Paddy Slavin were copies of the US Intelligence Reports from World War One containing 2 letters Les sent back to Australia. One to Father Coady at Bishops House Maitland and another to Snowy Baker of Stadiums Sydney. Also another letter from Frosty Darcy to Les.
After a brief summary of Les Darcy upbringing and his Australian boxing history, the influence of the War and politics the details of these letters will be revealed. It will be Les's words not somebody else telling the story.
All are welcome. Both Society members and the general public.
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Speaker Evenings are held on the first Tuesday of the month (except January) at 5 30 pm.
(A small charge of $5 includes light refreshments provided before and after the speakers delivery.)
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Future Guest Speakers:
2026
3 November 2026 Cameron Archer: Personalities, Purpose and Place: The Making of Tocal College
1 December 2026 Elizabeth Roberts: Convict Trail 200 years
2027
January 2027 Holidays No Speaker
2 February 2027
2 March 2027
6 April 2027
4 May 2027
1 June 2027
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