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.
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Thank You!
We’re very grateful for the generosity of the St George community, helping us achieve our fundraising goal during the Devonshire Tea for Dementia Australia on 25 October.
There is still time to boost our total. Click here to make a tax deductible donation to support those living with dementia, their families and carers.
Latest Blog Posts
- William Bond Hastings Kenwoodby Michael Drew William Bond Hastings Kenwood was born in Sydney in 1889, one of five children born to William …
- Carss Park: A Short Historyby Arthur Ellis I deem it a privilege to address you on this occasion on a history of Carss Park, …
- Reminiscences of PioneersAn excerpt from The Jubilee History of the Municipality of Hurstville 1887-1937. Historians can dig in the past and reconstruct …
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