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Richmond River Historical Society is based in the city of Lismore, centre of the Richmond River region of northern New South Wales. The Society’s mission is to collect, preserve, display and disseminate historical material relevant to the continuing history of North-Eastern NSW. Whether you are interested in visiting our Museum, researching your family history, discovering an aspect of local history, or becoming a member or volunteer with the Society, we trust you will find what you are looking for on this website.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Widjabal-Waibal people of the Bundjalung Nation as the traditional custodians and pay our respects to elders past and present.

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Look who dropped in today!! Merry Xmas everyone !!

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3 days 5 hours ago

CALENDARS ON SPECIAL just for today!! Lismore Bowlo Market til 1pm (next to the pool)

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Looking for that last minute Xmas gift? Look no further!! Pick up your calendars this Sunday at the Lismore Bowlo Market (next to the pool)

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

5 days 22 hours ago

Last chance to get our calendar at this Sunday’s Bowlo market, Lismore!! (Can’t get there, then email info@richhistory.org.au for other delivery options)

Richmond River Historical Society Inc.

5 days 22 hours ago

Dont miss out on our fabulous calendars! Last market this Sunday before Xmas. (or pm for more pickup details)

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1 month 1 week ago

After a lovely day at the RiverTime markets in October, this Sunday we will be back at the Lismore City Bowlo Markets with lots of

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1 month 2 weeks ago

Celebrated journalist and family history storyteller @Jane Hutcheon will present her talk Dear Future Me at 6pm on 18 November at Goonellabah Library. Book your

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2 months 2 days ago

See you this Sunday 26 October 2025 | 11am – 3pm | Riverside Park, Ballina Street Boat Ramp, Victoria St Lismore. Pick up your copy

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2 months 5 days ago

Wow!!! Calendars are selling like hotcakes!! 22 sold at the Lismore Bowlo Market today. Get in quick for those Xmas gift ideas. Email info@richhistory.org.au for