We have some very interesting subjects this month:

On 3 September, Peter Bailey will be discussing the facts and problems relating to the provision of housing at mine sites.

Then, on the tenth, Betty Woods will be telling us about another mining town – Broken Hill – with her memories of what still remains one of the world's great mining centres.

The following week, Allan Mitchell will be telling us about his experiences as a policeman at Borroloola.

Finally, on 24 September, it's up to members – please bring along your favourite poem (but not the complete version of Paradise Lost!) and read it to us.