The Uki and South Arm Historical Society
In Service and Sacrifice
As Anzac Day approaches, we turn our thoughts to the brave men and women from our community who served Australia in times of conflict. From Byrrill Creek to Doon Doon, the South Arm has contributed more than its share of courageous individuals to our nation’s military history.
Their stories tell of remarkable sacrifice and resilience—from Sergeant Robert Spurway who rode with the mounted rifles in South Africa during the Boer War, to the Bambery brothers who fell at Gallipoli, to Graham Buchanan’s extraordinary escape from occupied France during World War II.
These accounts remind us that behind every name inscribed on our memorials was a person who left behind the beauty and peace of our valleys to serve their country, often in unimaginable conditions far from home.
We invite you to read about their extraordinary contributions and remember their legacy of service.
Read our full article: In Service and Memory: Honouring Uki and South Arm Veterans
Located in the beautiful Northern Rivers, Uki, according to a report of the Lands Department, was never officially proclaimed; “it just grew up”. Although there are many tales about the name “Uki” – including a story about timber brands – the name originates from “yugoi”, meaning ”bandicoot” in the local Ndunguwal language.
The Uki and South Arm Historical Society volunteers have been preserving our community history for over four decades. We provide research services, village walks and happily share our stories and archives with residents and visitors.
We run purely on volunteers and community support Please consider donating to help us keep these stories alive.
Please come by and see us and hear a few local legends, or perhaps even meet one while you’re here.
Opening Hours
We provide research services, village walks and archiving facilities to our residents and visitors. Please come and visit us at 1462 Kyogle Road, Uki, New South Wales. Please contact us for any research inquiries, and we would be happy to help you.
Wednesday: 10 – 12 pm
Thursday: 10 – 12 pm
Saturdays: 9am – 12pm – Exhibition only
Buttery Bazaar Markets: the third Sunday of every month.
Thank you to our Community Sponsors
The Uki and South Arm Historical Society is powered by volunteers from the community and generous donations. We would like to thank the following people for their valuable and ongoing support:
+ Gary Arnold Water Supplies
+ The Mount Warning Hotel
+ Tweed Valley Fruit Exchange
+ Hardings Earthmoving
+ Uki Supermarket
+ Murwillumbah Mower Centre
Acknowledgment of Country
The Uki and South Arm Historical Society wishes to recognise the many generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Bundjalung Nation who have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional custodians of these lands.