Claire Mitchell

With a background of teaching history to Primary School students, I was excited to realise that Mosman could be seen as a microcosm of Australian history and development. First fleet's flagship, HMS Sirius, careened at Mosman Bay, early interaction with the Cammeragal Aboriginal tribe, convicts whose labour forged the development and defences, arrival of the free settlers emigrating from Europe and other places. All of this helped make Australia what it is.I have been involved in a successful community effort to save a heritage site at Middle Head from inappropriate development.I have a love for picnics which I see as an opportunity to enjoy healthy, robust flavours while enjoying our Sydney foreshores.