About the Society
The Society was formed in 2008 following the annual celebration of HHR’s birthday (January 3) at Lake View, Chiltern, one of her childhood homes and now owned by the National Trust. HHR’s birthday has been celebrated at Lake View every year since 1970.
The purpose of the Society is to celebrate and promote the writings, including music, of Henry Handel Richardson.
At the 2019 AGM the following committee members were appointed.
President : Janey Runci
Vice President : Graeme Charles
Secretary : Helen Macrae
Treasurer : Carolyn Mooney
Ordinary members : Rachel Solomon, Gloria Banks, Di Parsons, Dot Charles, Brigid Magner, Ric Pawsey
Annual membership subscription is $20.00 per calendar year.
The Society enjoys the patronage of Bruce Beresford.
Members come from across Australia and from England, Germany and the US. HHR’s great-niece Angela Neustatter and great-nephew Patrick Neustatter are particularly valued members of the Society.
To become a member go to the 'Join our Society' link on this website.
