News From History Cottage
It was hard to tell the descendants of the free settlers from those of the convicts at the May meeting; all looked prosperous and not a leg iron in site. Our guest speaker, Judith Dunn OAM, held her audience in thrall with the results of her five years of research into the crimes of the […]
Winterfest is Coming
Gather your fellow adventurers and venture forth to Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair for a weekend of fun and adventure! Winterfest is back on 6th – 7th July 2024 at the Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 5pm. At Winterfest you can adventure to a world with free-flying birds of prey, knights, vikings and more. From jousting, archery […]
New Recreational Facility in Jeopardy as Labor State Government Renegs on Commitment
Hornsby Shire Council has been left enraged after State Government funding for a much-needed recreational precinct, incorporating new sports facilities, has been taken back even though work on the Westleigh Park redevelopment project has been underway for a number of years. A furious Mayor Philip Ruddock AO and councillors are now faced with a major […]