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.
Recent News
St George Historical Society Annual Dinner
Saturday, 4 June, 6.30pm
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Latest Blog Posts
- Anzac Day, 25 April 2025On 25 April 1915, 16,000 Australian and New Zealand troops landed at what became known as Anzac Cove as part …
- The Arncliffe Catholic Parish, part 2by Molly McDonnell Continued from part 1. By now, the school-church was beginning to outlive its usefulness as a school …
- James & William Beehagby M. L. Troughton and L. N. Thompson The two brothers James and William were yeoman farmers from Essex, England. …
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