Collection: History Support Collection

Built in 1809 Ebenezer Church in Pitt Town, NSW is the oldest existing church in Australia. This book is the story behind the building of the Church.

An historical account of Faulconbridge, Linden and Woodford

An historical account of the aborigines and pioneers of Kellyville including the 'Battle of Vinegar Hill'

The history and growth of local government administration and legislation in New South Wales

An explosives and filling factory was established by Australian government at St Marys to assist in maintaining munitions for Australia's fighting forces in WW 2 with production starting in November, 1942

A history of the parish of Prospect incorporating Toongabbie, Wentworthville, Pendle Hill, Girraween, Smithfield, Prospect, Greystanes, Eastern Creek, Doonside, Schofields, Marayong, Blacktown, Seven Hills and Lalor Park.

Traces the development of the environment movement in Australia from the first visionaries who pressed for preservation of native fauna & for sanitation in cities, to a mass social movement that challenges the most powerful interests in society.

This book covers over 120 eye-witness acounts of the Australian gold rush days of the colourful, turbulent years between 1851 and the late 1890s. It provides first-hand accounts of 'finds', diggers' camps, police brutality and anti-Chinese riots