Georges River Libraries Local Studies
A collection of research, articles and oral histories from the Georges River Libraries Local Studies Collection.
Intersection of Forest Road and King Georges Road 1934, showing original weatherboard church St John the Baptist Church at Penshurst began as a weatherboard structure on Forest Road constructed in 1910 and dedicated by the Archbishop of Sydney on 6 May 1914. The foundation stone read: “To the Glory of God. This stone was laid... Continue Reading →
Mortdale Fire Station, 2018 Note historical marker on wall, left The present Mortdale Fire Station was built in 1914, although weatherboard premises were in existence as early as 1907. Number 48 Station (Mortdale) was opened on 29 February 1908 and comprised one manual engine pulled by two horses, with a Captain/Enginekeeper in charge of seven... Continue Reading →
Tom Williams - a First World War volunteer.
A significant house in Penshurst.
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 →
George Dunstan of Dora Street, Hurstville represented Australia at the 1920 Armistice Day service in London.
Rear: Cyril, Jack, Greg, Ted, Frank and Bob. Front: Father Edward, Mary, Sep, Mary (the Mater) The fifth and final heritage marker which Georges River Council has selected for 2020, to be installed at Anglo Square, commemorates the Nethery family of Westbourne Street, Carlton. The following piece has been provided by William Nethery, explaining the... Continue Reading →
Read about Sans Souci heroine, Edith Blake.
The Sans Souci steam-tram service saw its share of spills.
Memories of bygone Penshurst.
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