Collection: History Support Collection

An historical record of Sydney from 1924 to 1943 of all matters pertaining to local government. Included are articles by experts on local government, law and administration, roads and roadmaking, electricity, public health etc.

Defines an adaptable method for determining significance across all collections in Australia.

The tale of Simpson and his donkey is the pre-eminent legend of heroism. It is the story of a humble water-carrier, a rescuer of wounded men, a tale of compassion, stoic persistence, with a tragic end. His tale is an integral part of the Anzac story.

This book follows Mitchell's life from his birth in Scotland, through military service, mapping the battlefields; through his appointment to New South Wales and his period as Surveyor General of the Colony.