by Fred Gannon In his beautiful home at Tempe Mr. Fred Gannon, who is the oldest solicitor on the rolls of New South Wales, now spends the quiet evening of his days. He has reached a hardy old age of 85 interesting years; his wife is still living, and his sons and relations worthily carry …
Book Review – The Aborigines of the Sydney District before 1788 by Peter Turbet, Kangaroo Press 1989 (160 pages)
reviewed by Laurice Bondfield The author collects together in this small book as much information as possible about the tribes who lived in the Sydney region before 1788. He covers such topics as social organisation, languages, food gathering, marriage and family life, medical treatments, religion, initiation and artistic expression. Although the Aboriginal people who lived …
New Logo and Magazine Archive
New SGHS Logo During our November meeting, members unanimously approved a new logo designed by Tina Workman. The striking image at the centre of the logo is of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon. It represents our connection to the St George District. Magazine Archive Our society has published a regular newsletter/bulletin/magazine since …
The Rockdale Historical Society – Tasks For The New Society
Precis of a talk delivered on 12th July, 1961, by Mr. W. Foster (Councillor of the Royal Historical Society of N.S.W. and Headmaster of the James Cook High School, Kogarah) The chief task of any newly formed Historical Society is to add to the information already in existence. The Rockdale Historical Society has an almost …
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No Ordinary Flag
In 1915, after the Anzacs landed at Gallipoli and as men around the country were joining the Australian Imperial Force, a small group at Bexley Public School took up their needles to support the war effort. By making a donation to the local fund to buy ‘comforts’ for the troops, donors could have their names …