Collection: History Support Collection

Jeff Edwards is a local author whose book "Watching" follows the life of Jade Green; the infamous Madam of The Garden of Eros, from her birth in Shanghai to her imprisonment after one of her girls is murdered by a jealous husband. Upon her release, she takes up residence in the quiet English town...

The history of the Sydney Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Board and its management of Sydney's sewerage, drainage and water supply system

The history of the Sydney Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Board and its management of Sydney's sewerage, drainage and water supply system

This resource is aimed to assist secondary school teachers in commemorating and learning about Australia's century of service. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in Australia's participation in World War One.

This booklet is about weeds, how they spread and cause disruption in the bushlands. It helps people to identify 30 common plants that destroy our native flora and fauna.

This teachers guidebook provides classroom ready activities which encourage senior students to analyse and develop historical literacy skills through inquiry learning on the theme relationships forged, lost or found in wartime.