Collection: Local Book

Outlines the development, implementation and evaluation of a successully grant funded project known as the Cranebrook Streetwork Project - Sharing the Public Domain. Provides a background as to how the project was initiated.

A strategic plan and report for Cranebrook Town Centre (initially known as Hosking Street Precinct project). Penrith City Council's aim to enhance Cranebrook's local neighbourhood and town centre, addressing issues around the improvements to the physical environment, as well as social issues in t...

Background on the status of public housing in Cranebrook in 1998 and its future planning by the Department of Housing

When development is appropriately designed it can reduce the likelihood of crimes being committed. By introducing such measures it is hoped that this will assist in minimising the incidence of crime and contribute to perceptions of increased public safety

The story of Captain Daniel Woodriff C.B. R.N. regarded as the father of the Royal Australian Navy and what is left of his 1804 land grant.The crisis of the ancient trees relates to the threatened destruction of the 42 trees planted around Combewood

The story of Thomas Mascord who migrated to Australia in 1849 with his family, and the first four generations of the Mascord family including local family members Ronald William Mascord and Robin Dulcie Mascord.