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 and 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.
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High Tea and Opera at Lydham Hall
Sunday, 2 February 2025
At 11.30am, the angelic Mezzo Soprano Yasmin Arkinstall will sing operatic arias, musical theatre standards, and popera hits while we serve an exclusive High Tea.
Places are limited for this perfect Christmas gift of operatic and culinary delight.
Latest Blog Posts
- A Gravestone, No Grave, and a Riddle, part 2by Bettye Ross Continued from part 1. So Eliza Harris Tompson was the daughter of Charles Tompson and Jane Armytage …
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- A Gravestone, No Grave, and a Riddleby Bettye Ross Just over two years ago an article appeared in the St. George & Sutherland Shire Leader titled …
- The Arncliffe Catholic Parishby Molly McDonnell In March of 1982, we celebrated the Golden Jubilee of St Francis Xavier’s Church, Arncliffe. The present …
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