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Hornsby Shire Council began life in 1906 with six councillors appointed by the government. This book outlines the processes leading up to this event and describes the scattered settlements that were to become the responsibility of the Council. Many local activities such as bazaars, sports, dances and amateur dramatics served to identify potential community leaders and prepared the way for local government by bringing people together. The author describes the work of the first Council, the character of the councillors and the manner in which unfamiliar responsibilities were discharged with only a tiny budget. This little-known story is brought to life with the author's characteristic humour and mastery of local historical details.
Soft cover, B5, iv + 60, illustrations, maps, notes, index.
Expert contributors discuss convict life, the NSW Corps, bushrangers, ship-building, a unique fleet of floating shops, placenames, the development of Wisemans Ferry, and the growth of tourism. A valuable addition to our understanding of the region. Soft cover, B4, viii + 104 pages, 36 illustrations, map, index.
‘This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Hawkesbury.’
Du Faur is almost unknown today but Sydneysiders are greatly in his debt for his single-handed creation of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, his major role in the establishment of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and his promotion of the scenic qualities of the Blue Mountains. The author succeeds in restoring to public view this enigmatic visionary figure. Soft cover, B5, vi + 58 pages, illustrations, sources, index.
The Hawkesbury occupies a special place in Australian history. Governor Phillip's discovery of the rich soils around what is now Windsor saved the struggling settlement at Port Jackson from starvation. This book, beginning with Phillip's voyage up the River, examines the development of the district up to the 1970s. Almost every aspect of life receives attention: agriculture, floods, Aborigines, bushrangers, transport, religion, sport, shipping and education. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in the Hawkesbury. This edition includes a biographical note on the late D.G. Bowd.
Soft cover, A5, xxiv + 242 pages, many illustrations, maps, bibliography, index, fourth edition.
Fully revised edition of this popular regional history. Written by local historians, this book covers aspects of the rich history of the Macdonald Valley, Mangrove Creek and Wisemans Ferry. Soft cover, B5, vii + 88 pages, many photographs, maps, index, second edition.
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