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 the Our History magazine, 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
- Lydham Hall Historic House and Museum is closed to the public while undergoing refurbishment. The Society is working with Bayside Council to reopen the Museum for the community to enjoy.
- Mark your calendar with our 2022 meeting dates.
Latest Blog Posts
- Frog Hollow: Rockdale 70 Years AgoReprinted from the Rockdale Times of April 17, 1947 This account of the early history of Rockdale deals with the …
- Vale John Isaac Swann (1887 – 1963)The sudden death of the President of the St. George Historical Society, Mr. J. I. Swann, has left in our …
- Book Review: “The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines Made Australia” by Bill Gammage434 pages, published by Allen and Unwin 2011 Review by Laurice Bondfield Most of the history Australian books from Rockdale …
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