Wow, thank you all so much for your orders, we have very limited stock left of this print run of the books, less than 10 left to purchase now! A huge congratulations to our author Ian Hoschke on a job well done, if you are thinking about whether to buy a book, check out some … Continue reading
Book Mailout
Thank you to everyone who has paid for their orders! The first of the books and photos were posted on Saturday and the others will be done progressively. When your parcel has been posted you will receive a confirmation email so that you can keep your eye out for the post… Once again, for those … Continue reading
Book Orders
For those who missed making a request or would like additional copies then there will be a limited number of copies available. Please place your request through the web site or call Ian on 02 9913 3313. Thanks to everyone who has ordered a copy of the book / photos. We have been able to place … Continue reading
Tennis anyone?
Hope everyone is enjoying the tennis on the television, or in Melbourne if you are lucky! Thanks to Pat Davis for sharing this undated photo of the Orara tennis courts. It looks a whole lot cooler there than in Melbourne this week, one would hope, given their outfits! Don't forget that we only have book … Continue reading
Book orders open until 25th January
Morning everyone, Pop over to this link to order your copy of the book & photos, print run size will be based on orders, so we'd hate for anyone to miss out! Orders are only open until 25th January, and invoices will be emailed after that date. https://hoschkefamilyreunion.com/order-your-books-photos-here/ If you have received Ian's email, you … Continue reading
Hello Everyone!!
Just a quick update to let everyone know what's happening, but first a picture that explains it all! It was definitely our plan to have the book published by Christmas, and to have kept this page updated more frequently. I (Kylie) apologise that that has not been the case. There have been bouts of … Continue reading
This and That
This webpage will be maintained and updated after our recent reunion. Our name change to Hoschke Family History and Reunion has been made to better reflect what we hope this page will become, a place where we can keep in touch and share family history and stories! The publication is in the process of being … Continue reading
Cemetery Tour
Bright and early on a very hot Sunday morning, over 40 of Amandus and Mary Ann's descendents met for a walk through the Coffs Harbour Historical Cemetery. Special thanks to those who shared their memories of their parents, grandparents and siblings including Fred Hoschke, Darrell & Pat Davis & Beryl White. The memories of your … Continue reading
Limited Edition Memorabilia
Bring your change along on Saturday and bag yourself a bargain! Limited stocks available and we will have some up for sale online after the reunion! $15 will buy you a goodie bag stuffed full with postcards, a family chart, and all the goodies pictured! Mugs are also available separately for $5 each or … Continue reading
Pioneer Orara Valley clan remember family history
Article from Coffs Coast Advocate today, see you all on the weekend! AN ESTIMATED 150 descendants of Orara Valley pioneer settler Amandus Augustus Ludwig Hoschke and his wife Mary Anne, nee Drew, will gather this weekend to take a trip down memory lane. The reunion marks 150 years since Prussian-born German merchant navy sailor AAL … Continue reading