Founded in 1961, the St George Historical Society is dedicated to promoting and conserving the history of the St George District of New South Wales, Australia, for the benefit of our members, affiliated societies and the broader community.
The Society presents an active program of events, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, maintains a library and museum collections, provides research services and hosts exhibitions in the New South Wales State Heritage-listed, Lydham Hall Historic House Museum.
The Society, a not-for-profit voluntary organisation, is governed according to our Constitution. It is managed by the SGHS Committee and supported by Bayside Council.
Recent News
Searching the Society’s Newsletters
Our online newsletter archive is filled with articles about St George’s history: the people, places, and events.
Learn how to search over 60 years of our Society’s newsletters to find answers to your family and local history questions.
Afterward, enjoy afternoon tea with a delightful selection of cakes, biscuits, and slices, including gluten-free choices.
All welcome on:
Saturday, 20 September, 2pm – 4pm
at Rockdale Library
Latest Blog Posts
- The Old Roads of the Wolli Creek Valley, West Arncliffeby Gifford and Eileen Eardley Darley Road, and its western extension known as Slade Road, are exceptionally busy thoroughfares in …
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- Musings on Steam Tram Motor No. 103Aby Gifford Eardley Seeing that a visit has been arranged to Parramatta Park on Sunday, June 19th, 1966, to permit …
- The Round Tower on Arncliffe Hillby Vincent Saunders Standing on one of the more dominant sites on the Forest Road ridge is St. Francis Xavier …
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