Collection: Local Book

Chapman Gardens was named after William Chapman who was Mayor of Penrith from 1949 to 1956 and again from 1961 to 1968. Chapman Gardens is located adjacent the Great Western Highway in Kingswood along the approach to Penrith, it occupies a strategic area within Penrith City and has the potential ...

Study conducted as part of a High School Senior Geography Project

Design for Chapman Gardens including planting, playing fields and pedestrian access.

Written for the College's centenary, 1891-1991.

A history of the Emu Plains convict farm from 1819-1832. The history has a particular interest in describing what life was like on the farm and the background of the superintendents and the principal men who worked there.

The Emu Plains Agricultural Establishment operated from 11 September 1819 until 31 August 1832. It was established by Lachlan Macquarie to take the high number of surplus convicts in the colony as well as new arrivals. This book looks at the history of the Emu Plains convict farm, describing what...