Trunk Road

SLNSW image FL19437553  Photo by Max Dupain Wide load in Forest Road, Hurstville, no overtaking!  Past the White Horse Hotel towards Hurstville Railway Station amble the elephants of Wirth’s Circus.  Wirth’s Circus visited our area on irregular occasions from about 1915 onwards.  It was recognised as Australia’s largest and best circus over the next half-century. ... Continue Reading →

River Rescue Rehearsal at Lugarno

AWM069576 The Australian War Memorial has a group of photographs in its collection showing personnel of the Voluntary Aid Detachment taking part in an elaborate exercise at Oatley and Lugarno in August 1941.  The exercise also involved the participation of the National Emergency Services and the Yachtsmen’s Auxiliary, as well as local Boy Scouts.  There’s... Continue Reading →

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