Collection: Local Book

The book describes the major conflicts fought on the Australian frontier to 1838.Includes a chapter on the Hawkesbury-Nepean River district conflicts with Aboriginal people (Darug, Darkinung, , Mulgoa, Gandangara/Gundungurra, Darawal)

This book covers railway disasters across Australia, including those in the Penrith region, from 1893 to 1993

Cookery book containing recipes contributed by Penrith City Council Councillors and staff in support of 'Australia's Biggest Morning Tea' in aid of cancer research.

The aim of Avenue 88 project was to restore to the original highway route its identity as an avenue whic would also form an attractive gateway to the city.

An historical scrap book of Richmond Aerodrome. Cut out of the bush by William (Billy) Hart, it was eventually occupied by the Royal Australian Air Force in July 1925.

Presents the findings from two waves of a benchmark study which measured awareness and attitudes of the general public prior to and after the education campaign of The Trust's Phosphorus Action Plan.

Baby Benjamin's impressions is a journal of the journey of a mother and her tiny son through an ocean of joy and grief. The story and the poems in this book are a celebration of one mighty little life ... and lots of tears.

Created to ensure that all appropriate developments have baby care rooms that are of an adequate design, size, are appropriately equipped and are maintained to appropriate standards.