Gary W. Selman

Gary retired to Merimbula on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia, during 2004. He had long had an interest in history and had been researching his family tree for many decades. The move and his so-called retirement enabled Gary to fulfil a long-held desire to undertake a university course in history.

In 2010 Gary graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History from the University of New England, Armidale. He became a member of the Merimbula-Imlay Historical Society and a volunteer at the Merimbula Old School Museum when he commenced his studies in 2007. Encouraged by his success and having developed an even greater interest in history, Gary continued with his studies and in 2014 was awarded a Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice degree, also from the University of New England. Gary’s interest in family and local history has continued to grow since completing his university studies.

As well as volunteering at the Old School Museum, Gary holds the position of Honorary Treasurer of the Merimbula-Imlay Historical Society. He also does voluntary work at the Bega Valley Genealogy Society, Pambula, and at the Eden Killer Whale Museum.

Gary is happy to hear from readers and can be contacted through his website or Facebook page, or through the publisher, Shadowlands Publishing –

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