James Oatley’s Grave

The first historical marker erected by Hurstville Council and Hurstville Historical Society was at the site of James Oatley’s grave at his farm, ‘Snugsborough’, where he was buried in 1839.  The plaque is set into a small concrete plinth. The Oatley Estate.  King George’s Road.  James Oatley arrived in the colony as a convict.  He... Continue Reading →

Tornado at South Hurstville

GRLS 19-0051. 15 Truman Street, Claremont Estate, circa 1913. The Claremont Estate was one of the estates which opened up South Hurstville as a suburb.  It was offered for sale on 18 October 1912.  A major selling-point for the estate was its proximity to Hurstville railway station, which was asserted to be ten minutes’ walk... Continue Reading →

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