Collection: History Support Collection

The idea of developing the South Creek Park as an historic village was adopted by the St Marys Historical Society and service clubs. It would stretch over 5 km from Mamre to Dunheved. It would show the way of life of early farmers, townsfolk and tradesmen

Result of study into the environmental heritage of the South Creek valley - one of a number of investigations initiated by the Department of Planning to provide the basis for the future planning od the South Creek catchment area.

After compiling a database of characteristics of the South Creek Valley and analyzing the issues in comparison with the broader metropolitan strategy, preferred strategies for the development of the area to accommodate future growth are presented.

An historical account of the Australian Antarctic expedition, 1911-1914 with 17 photographs from the expedition

Colin O'Connor provides a definitive history of bridges in Australia, particularly those which still stand and which were built prior to 1900.

This is the sixth volume of papers that derive from a series of workshops that began in 1989. It is about Australia's immigrants speaking for themselves as witnesses to their history.

Tells the stories of 100 Australian soldiers who are commemorated at Gallipoli. Connect with the men as you learn of their homes, lives, families and journey. Includes an interactive CD that pays tribute to the 7249 soldiers who lost their lives.

A history of Springwood Public School and the local Springwood area.

This book contains historical information about the early history of inland areas for historical societies and individual research workers