RAHS 2025 Annual General Meeting

May 1, 2025

Black and white photograph of Macquarie Street, Sydney, circa early 1900s. A horse-drawn cart travels down the centre of a wide, quiet street lined with grand buildings, iron fences, and leafy trees. Ornate domed rooftops are visible on the left, while verandah-fronted terraces stand to the right. A few pedestrians are seen walking on the footpaths.

RAHS 2025 Annual General Meeting

The RAHS held its 2025 annual general meeting via Zoom on 15 April 2025, with members joining RAHS Councillors to review the annual and financial reports.

The following motions were passed unanimously:

  • Confirmation of the minutes from the previous annual meeting held 16 April 2024
  • Adoption of the RAHS Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
  • Adoption of the RAHS Financial Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

RAHS Council Nominations

The 2025 Council nominations were:

  • Bronwyn Hanna
  • Mark St Leon
  • Christine Yeats

The RAHS thanks Judith Dunn and Craig McPherson for their contribution during their terms as RAHS Councillors.

President’s Address

RAHS President Iain Stuart has announced he will step down after three years in the role, in line with the RAHS Constitution. He thanked Councillors and staff for their support and hard work during his term.

Dr Stuart reflected on the challenges of rescoping the History House Project, with a current focus on roof repairs, drainage upgrades, and addressing subsidence—vital steps to secure the building’s long-term future. He also acknowledged key initiatives including the rollout of the online catalogue and expansion of hybrid events to improve access and engagement.

He concluded by inviting members to the upcoming RAHS/National Archaeology Week 2025 event, which he will host. The session will explore the Irrawang site—an important early colonial industrial site and one of the first historical archaeological projects undertaken in Australia, with insights from leading archaeologists. Book here.

2025/2026 RAHS Executive and Council

After the AGM, the RAHS Special Council was held to elect the RAHS Executive. The 2025-2026 RAHS Executive and Councillors are listed below.

  • President: Carol Liston
  • Senior Vice President: Christine Yeats
  • Vice-President: Mark St Leon
  • Treasurer: Kathrine Reynolds
  • Other Executive Member: Mark Dunn
  • Councillors: Judith Godden, Bronwyn Hanna, Iain Stuart, Richard White, Samuel White, Alison Wishart

We will introduce our Council to our members and eNews readers in the next edition.

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