Collection: History Support Collection

Being able to experience differences, share values, exchange ideas, discuss and debate gives us a sense of who we are. It is through exhibitions such as the rituals and traditions series that we are able to express our identuiities and develop a sense of

Can the Murray-Darling river system keep supporting agricultural industries and hinterland towns? What mixture of climate change, drought and mismanagement has led to the current crisis? Hammer investigates this key environmental and political issue

The books contains personal recollections of the great days of riverboats along thousands of Australia's inland rivers

Originally a series of 10 ABC Radio talks broadcasting under the title 'The Murray/Darling System - 5,000 Miles of History and Prehistory.'

This paper covers the growth of the system of highways during the period 1788-1938 in the various states of Australia from the lowly beginnings of a bush track around the shores of Sydney Cove.

Seeks to identify the main themes in the history of the RTA and its predecessor departments; their administrative history, history of roads & bridges, evolution of vehicle & driver regulation & licensing and changes in traffic management & safety.

An historical account of author R L Stevenson's visits to Australia during the late 1890's

Document drafted to look at current and future management of the Rookwood necropolis - an area of 295 hectares between Strathfield and Lidcombe and one of the largest cemeteries in the world.

This book is a tribute to those who helped establish and maintain Rooty Hill RSL Club as a major force in the licensed club industry; it is a tribute to the pioneers who dug the well, and to those who carry on today.