Collection: History Support Collection

An intergenerational project between school students, migrants and refugees living in the Penrith Local Government Area. The project involved 23 students from local school who interviewed local migrants and refugees and then wrote up their stories.

This study draws together information about the modern architecture that exists in Penrith. The study found that Penrith has an excellent collection of Modern buildings from immediately before the Second World War up to the 1980s.The main previous studies which have been undertaken, and previous ...

History of the various groups that formed under the Australian Red Cross.

Volume 1: Conservation policy - Volume 2: Garden manual - Volume 3: Project report - Volume 4: Sources

An analysis of existing situation in Penith & various options that could be addressed to ensure that the future of penrith's rural land is sustainable.

A history of the City of Penrith from settlement to the 21st century. The book covers all suburbs that now make up the City. Also includes a combined index with Dharug and Dungaree: the history of Penrith and St Marys to 1860.

Identifies issues, opportunities and constraints associated with accommodating planned growth in existing urban and new release areas. Develops guiding principles and sustainable centres framework to inform future development.