Collection: Local Book

This investigation will inform future development within St Marys Town centre by providing understanding of the level of heritage significance of the precinct. The heritage investigation will further provide guidance with respect to sensitive development approaches, appropriate development contro...

This exhibition showcases research established by Professor Grace Karskens in 'The Real Secret River, Dyarubbin', a collaborative project with Leanne Watson, Jasmine Seymour, Erin Wilkins and Rhiannon Wright which won the 2018-2019 Coral Thomas Fellowship.

This book surveys homes still remaining which were constructed within the first 50 years of the colony of New South Wales.

Freame's writings refer mostly to the early history of the Liverpool region and its surrounding districts

History of settlement in the Hawkesbury between 1794 and 1822. Section section includes a substantial list of settlers including many from the Castlereagh, Agnes Banks, Londonderry and Berkshire Park area.

History of the South Creek area and the settlement later known as St Marys

Early settlers' slab buildings which remain in the Sydney Region, including houses, barns, a police station, theatre, school and a church.

Family history of the Rayner family from Springwood. They ran one of the first general stores in the town. The family had connections with the Evans and Colless families of Penrith and Emu Plains