A Pioneering Geologist: The Legacy of William Branwhite Clarke
William Branwhite Clarke, a name synonymous with Australian geology, was a man of remarkable intellect and unwavering determination. Born in the quaint English village of East Bergholt, Suffolk, Clarke’s early life was steeped in academic pursuits. His journey to Australia in 1839, initially undertaken for health reasons, would ultimately shape the course of Australian geological […]
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 […]
Matthew Flinders’ Remains to be Reburied in Lincolnshire
By Paul Whitelam, BBC News The remains of a Lincolnshire explorer credited with naming Australia will be reburied in his home village in 2024. Captain Matthew Flinders, from Donington, led the first circumnavigation of Australia. His remains were identified after they were found in an HS2 rail project dig at St James’s burial ground in […]
Dural And District Historical Society Inc.; News From History Cottage
History Cottage was pleased to welcome guest speaker, Dr Lesley Harbon. She spoke of six women associated with the Roughley Family who, over six generations, played a part in the social history of the interlocking families who farmed our district. In the audience were those whose names are on the family tree, along with many […]
Dural And District Historical Society Inc. – News From History Cottage
There was much interest in the May presentation on the bombing of Darwin. Hearing of the lack of planning, incompetent administrators and the inordinate delay in recognising those who rose to solve the shortcomings, gave much to compare with the present day. Speaker, Noel Phelan, had an enormous amount of material to show and answered […]
Dural and District Historical Society
The latest monthly meeting of the Dural and District Historical Society was very well attended. Tracey Reid gave a talk on her home, “Banksia Cottage,” built by the Sallaway family with help from master stonemason, Joe Booth. The benefits of talks such as this include painstaking research, early photographs and many contributions from members of […]
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Interest in our local history was certainly evident at our July gathering. Over sixty members and friends heard guest speaker, Rhonda Ramsey, tell the story of her home” Mount Orient” in Berrilee. For over 130 years the occupants of this stone house, have played significant roles in different aspects of the life of our community and […]
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On the 15th March, a full bus of eager members set off for the Blue Mountains. The weather was clear and beautiful. The anguish of Sydney morning traffic was quickly forgotten as the hospitality of the Blue Mountains Historical Society made all welcome. Devonshire tea, expert explanations of their museum, and an enthusiastic tour of […]
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By Michael Bell Where was Deadman’s Hill and who were the mates attempting to reach the bottom safely? Who was Tiger Kelly and who was Tony? People and times past will give the answers when Nathan Tilbury is the guest speaker at the Society’s meeting on the 12th March. Again we will meet in the […]
Afternoon Tea at The Dlhhs Chapel
By Jan Kofron – Secretary The weather was very kind to us at the Chapel last Saturday, 22nd January 2022 for the Dharug & Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society. This was our first activity in 10 months and so we had planned a low key event along with lots of fall back positions given the times […]
