Collection: Local Book

At first, the western areas held little attraction for settlers. The fertile river plains quickly came to support the colony with farm produce and the creation of the agricultural and livestock industries.

A narrative of the expedition to Botany Bay and a complete account of the settlement at Port Jackson

An insight into Aboriginal life before British settlement in 1788 and into the first thirty years of the colony. The book describes Aboriginal life, weapons and equipment, clothing and personal adornment and the food they ate.

Street directory of Sydney and the Blue Mountains including Penrith local government area

Aims to not only meet the requirements of terms of reference established by Government, but also to address the key issues of debate about what represents a suitable scope for initial operation at Badgerys Creek airport.