Collection: History Support Collection

In 2001 across Australia the country marked the Centenary of Federation with events that continued throughout 2001. This book captures some of the highlights and pays tribute to the hundreds of thousands of people who made 2001 such a memorable year.

A history of the school from when it moved to Emerald Street Emu Plains. The school opened in 1877.

This publication tells the story of the birth of town planning in Australia with reference to Sydney and includes many of the practical schemes originated by Mrs. Taylor. There are sixty-nine illustrations from across Sydney, Canberra and New York.

Articles and photographs relating to the 50 years of Rozelle School of Visual Arts (RSVA) 57 Nelson Street Rozelle NSW Australia from 1971 to 2021. Erik Cuckson, businessman in St Marys, organised Viennese Expressive Ballet teacher, Gertrud Bodenwieser, now living in Sydney, to set up a ballet sc...

In Australia brickmaking and constructing buildings made of bricks began about March 1788. it was convicts who made the bricks then, as well as convicts doing the bricklaying, and a convict who supervised all this work. they made simple clay bricks, using a wooden mould and of the size stipulated...

A paper based on a talk given to a member of the Geelong Historical Society on 6 August, 1980.

A history of aboriginal people whose sophisticated management of resources, including co-operative labour and new technologies allowed intensive systems of food production capable of supporting an increasing population and alliances with larger groups.

Examines the Aboriginal Land Rights Act of 1983 and the claims made by the NSW Government regarding the Act.

This book collates and explains the fascinating elements of Aboriginal culture and religion: the song circles and stories, artefacts, landmarks, characters and customs.

The Plan has the broad goal of identifying ways in which improvements can be made to the well-being of local residents.