2008 will see the fifth Shoalhaven Fair at the Nowra School of Arts Berry St held over two days on Friday June 20 & Saturday June 21, admission is free.

If you have an interest in anything historical or South Coast Heritage you should not miss this event. There will be displays and a variety of speakers will be giving a series of presentations.

Family history research has been a quiet hobby with people for many years however of late it has been booming. Events such as the bicentenary, the new century and the centenary of the Commonwealth have all added impetus to this boom.

The Internet has had an impact on both family history research and access to a diverse range of historical documents and indexes, including birth, death and marriages, shipping, libraries, old publications, newspapers, government gazettes and much more.

Entry to the fair is free, with displays by Shoalhaven's Historical societies & Family History groups. Also Transcription agents, Booksellers, Professional Historians and others.

It is a great opportunity to chat with others interested in local and family history, and to browse through the latest research aids and publications. Get advice from professional historians.