Collection: Local Book

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

On the East Side of the Nepean River, ESQ’s location is perfect. Enjoy uninterrupted views over the winding waterways, lake and parklands. Stroll across for family outings to the Panthers’ World of Entertainment, right on your doorstep. Cheer on a mighty sporting clash at the stadium. With riverw...

History of land settlement and settlers in the Eastern Creek region from 1810. Includes information on Erskine Park, Colyton, Minchinbury, Wallgrove, Shepherd's nursery at Chatsworth

Provides a vision for the future development of the land (future suburb of Ropes Crossing) and identifies how development can occur in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.