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.
Recent News
Free Talk: Solved – Site of Australia’s First Astronomical Observatory
When? Saturday, 15 August, 2pm
Where? Rockdale Library
William Dawes (1762-1836), official astronomer aboard the First Fleet, established Australia’s first observatory at what is now Dawes Point/Tar-ra, decades before Sydney Observatory.
He then built a rapport with the local Aboriginal people, documenting the Gadigal language and traditions.
Driven from Australia by a disagreement with Governor Arthur Phillip, he returned to England, pursued the abolition of slavery, and served as a governor in Africa.
Latest Blog Posts
- A Warmer Welcome: Thanks to the Bayside Council 2025 Community Grants ProgramWe’ve enjoyed hosting thousands of guests at Lydham Hall House Museum since our reopening to the community in February 2024. …
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- The St George’s Day Celebrations At St Paul’s, Kogarahby Gifford and Eileen Eardley One of the important annual events which was celebrated at Kogarah in the first and …
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- Charles Bampton and Familyby Phyllis Stiskin After travelling by sailing ship from England to Sydney Town in the year 1849, young Charles Bampton …
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