ACT Heritage Library Manuscript Collection

HMSS 0014 Canberra Organic Growers' Society Records

Scope and Content Notes

Call Number	HMSS 0014
Collection	Canberra Organic Growers' Society Records
Date Range	1977-1989
Quantity	0.70 m (5 manuscript boxes)
Access Conditions	Available for reference
File Number	-
Related Collections	-

The Organic Gardening and Farming Society of the ACT commenced operations in 1978. In 1982 they changed their name to Canberra Organic Growers’ Society.

The objects of the society are to –

1 Foster the use of organic methods in horticulture and agriculture

2 Provide a forum for discussion of matters of interest to organic growers of the ACT and neighbouring districts

3 Provide community gardens operated under organic agricultural principals for recreational, educational and rehabilitation purposes.

The society discussed incorporation from February 1985 and became incorporated as a society on 20^th November 1985.

The society holds monthly meetings at Dickson Library at which interesting speakers share their knowledge with members and visitors on subjects related to organic gardening and farming. Homesteading and self-sufficiency and other related subjects. The society also publishes a monthly newsletter, organizes excursions and on an occasional basis, specialist seminars. The society also has a library for use by members.

Box List

BOX NO.	SERIES NO.	FILE NO.	DESCRIPTION	DATE RANGE
	1		NEWSLETTERS
1	1	1	Newsletters	Sep 1977 – Dec 1979
1	1	2	Newsletters	Jan 1980 – Nov 1983
1	1	3	Newsletters	Feb 1984 – Nov 1986
1	1	4	Newsletters	Feb 1987 – Apr 1988
1	1	Separate	Folded booklets	May 1988–May 1993

	2		MINUTES OF MEETINGS
2	2	5	Minutes of meetings	14 Sep 1977-02 Dec 1986
2	2	6	Minutes of meetings	Jan 1987 – Dec 1989
2	2	7	Minutes of meetings	Feb 1990 – Dec 1991
2	2	8	Minutes of meetings	Feb 1992
2	2	8	Minutes of meetings	Mar 1992
2	2	8	Minutes of meetings	May 1992
2	2	8	Minutes of meetings, all of 1993	1993
2	2	8	Minutes of meetings	Mar 1994
2	2	9	Minutes including Financial Statements	1989 – 1991
2	2	9	Miscellaneous accounting notes	1989 – 1991
2	2	10-11	Minutes and attachments of NSW & ACT Organic Growers’ Council	1984 – 1988
2	2	12	Constitution documents

	3		SEMINARS
2	3	13-14	Seminars	1988 – 1990

	4		ADMINISTRATION
3	4	15	Disputes papers and policy documents

	5		PROJECTS GRANTS
3	5	16	Toilet block at Watson Gardens, ACT
3	5	16	Plant variety rights papers
3	5	17	Watson Gardens, Oakes Estate, Cotter Garden
3	5	18	Oakes Estate
3	5	19	Brindabella Gardens
3	5	20	Community Gardens
3	5	21	Griffin Centre

	6		CORRESPONDENCE
3	6	22	Correspondence pre 1984	– 1984
3	6	23	1984 Onwards	1984 –

4	6	24	Incoming pre 1984	– 1984
4	6	25	Outgoing pre 1984	– 1984
4	6	26	Incoming mail other than correspondence	1984 – 1986
4	6	27	Correspondence	1986 – 1988
4	6	28	Correspondence	1989
4	6	29-31	Miscellaneous correspondence

	7		MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS
4	7	32-33	Miscellaneous papers