Collection: History Support Collection

Interesting, historically correct information on particular facets of the district's evolution. Subject matter is mostly local history with some general early history to give an expansive view of a particular period/subject to connect with local scene

Pictorial history of the Seven Hills district of the City of Blacktown

Cheapside, written by David Allen, was first performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company in June 1984, directed by Simon Hopkinson with performers Ross Williams, Patrick Dickson, Gary Samolin and Christine Mahoney. Men of Honour,by John Upton, was first produced at the Ensemble Theatre, Sydney, in...

This book covers 150 years of civic life and covers diverse subjects such as politics, transport and community facilities.

Suggests guidelines for community groups, local councils, government agencies & funding bodies in understanding the principles & process of heritage interpretation; the role it plays in community development and the production of heritage policies etc.

Report contributes to a better understanding of the dynamic processes of change that are reshaping Western Sydney. The report was prepared for WSROC to inform the preparation for a regional vision and planning framework for Western Sydney

The book profiles the lives of all known Brisbane Water shipbuilders and lists all vessels reliably recorded as built in the district from 1829 to the Second World War of 1939-1945. Includes 500 named vessels built between 1829 and 1953.

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.