Events COMING UP

MLS Quiz Night
Saturday 5 September 2026

It's time to roll out the red carpet! 

The Mount Lawley Society warmly invites you to our Annual Quiz Night on Saturday 5th September 2026 at the Forrest Park Croquet Club. 

Whether you're a devoted film buff or simply looking for a fun evening with friends, this promises to be a fantastic night of trivia, laughter and friendly competition. Gather a table of family, friends or neighbours, or contact us and we'll find you a team. 

The evening will feature movie-themed trivia, great prizes, a raffle and silent auction, along with prizes for the best-dressed male, female and table. 

Every ticket helps support the Mount Lawley Society's free bi-monthly guest speaker events, interactive heritage map and self-guided history walks, ensuring our local stories continue to be shared and celebrated. If you wish to attend, click here to book, use the QR code below, or go directly to https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1619894. 

Come dressed as your favourite movie character or embrace Hollywood glamour - we can't wait to see you on the red carpet! 

We hope you'll join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening while helping support the Society's ongoing work in our community.

2026 Guest Speaker Evenings

Monday 24 August 2026 - Roger Elmitt - The Rise and Fall of Marine Radio Officers

A Life Member of the Mt Lawley Society and invaluable archivist, Roger Elmitt is our next Guest Speaker on 24th August.

He was a Marine Radio Officer from 1960 to 1966. A ship over 1,500 gross tonnage could not put to sea unless there was a qualified Radio Officer aboard - a very responsible job for someone who was just out of school. His presentation will outline the reasons why Roger went to sea as a Radio Officer in the first place, the functions and life of an R/O, a summary of his travels, and the ultimate reasons for leaving the sea.

But what were Marine Radio Officers (R/Os)? They were traditionally known as "Sparks" and were vital specialists responsible for wireless communication, emergency signals, and equipment maintenance from the early 1900s until the late 1990s.

They became mandatory after the Titanic disaster (1912), often serving as the sole link between ships and the shore via Morse code. The profession became largely obsolete by 1999 due to the adoption of automated Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS).

Past Events

To see photos and stories of some of our past events, please go to the Past Events page