Please note that we have a different speaker than originally published for our June meeting. JANINE ROBERTS will share the history of the fascinating and enduring relationship of local Chinese and Aboriginal people dating back to the late 1800s.

Chinese and First Nations people have been walking together for more than 200 years, yet many of their shared stories remain untold.

Join us for a fascinating presentation exploring the story of Young Ping, a Chinese man who arrived on the MidCoast in 1879. His marriage to Worimi woman Emily Dates gave rise to the well-known Ping family, whose story offers a unique insight into the connections between Chinese migrants and Aboriginal people.

As NAIDOC Week approaches, discover an often-overlooked chapter of local history and celebrate the enduring relationships that have helped shape our region.

Please go to the ‘about’ page for cost and requirements under ‘Our Usual Format’ heading

RSVP by 10 am on Mon 22/06/2026 to join us at Club Taree, Wingham Road Taree on 25th June 2026. We cannot accept late RSVPs once the venue is notified of numbers, and we are required to pay for that number, so late cancellations will still be asked to pay.

• RSVP via the contact page - including full names of all those you are booking for … AND

• Don’t forget to let us know of any special dietary allergy or other requirements