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
Win “Coalcliff Harbour” by Pamela Griffith OAM FRSN BArtEd
Lydham Hall next opening: Sunday, 1 December, 10am – 4pm. Plan your visit.
Latest Blog Posts
- Municipality of KogarahAlthough incorporated on 22nd December 1885, the history of the Municipality of Kogarah – an Aboriginal word meaning a “place …
- The Life Of St. George, The Patron Soldier-Saint of EnglandObservations made by Mr. Charles C. Brown, Pymble (formerly Councillor and Hon. Treasurer of the Sydney Branch now in Suspense …
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- Rising DampAn extract from Rising Damp: Sydney 1870-90 by Shirley Fitzgerald To the south of the city, the Illawarra line, opened …
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