There was again a strong response when more than 40 locals met at the South East Family History Group Research Centre in Millicent on Tuesday to recall their memories of George Street businesses in the post-war era.

The SEFHG has been encouraged by its first such open forum with 50 participants about the town’s main thoroughfare and decided to hold another.

Research coordinator Colleen Hammat provided a commentary on an old-fashioned slide show of everyday life in Millicent.

Ms Hammat said the photographer was former local Merv Manser who lived in Millicent from 1962-74.

“He donated 46 slides to the Millicent National Trust Museum,” Ms Hammat said.

“Merv lived at Number 2 in English Drive and this was the first house built in the High School sub-division.

“He took pictures of this house from many angles.”

One of the most popular slides was of the former Thyne Memorial Hospital in Emily Street and over 20 people present indicated they were born there.

Other slides featured public buildings like the railway station as well as street parades.

The second part of the presentation featured then and now scenes of Millicent arranged by Caroline Hammat.

The third and final part of the function was afternoon tea.

THE SEFHG holds its regular monthly meetings at night but the afternoon forums are at a daylight time which encourages the participation of those aged in their 80s and 90s.