by Margaret Callister, Jean Preddey, Ron Rathbone George Preddey was born in Bath, England in 1807. He arrived in Sydney aboard the convict transport “Prince Regent” on 27 September 1827, having been sentenced to seven years transportation at the Shrewsbury Assizes on 25 March 1826 for housebreaking (in Britain, Assize courts were replaced by Crown …
The Fire Station at Bexley, NSW
by A. & F. Day A sparsely settled area with much bushland frequently runs a risk of fire in summer time, so in September 1900 (the year of Bexley’s birth as a separate Municipality), the provisions of the Fire Brigades Act (1884) were extended to Bexley. Three years later (10 August 1903), Rockdale Council’s Alderman …
Muddy Creek, Rockdale
by Clarence William Napper Muddy Creek is now no longer a muddy creek, but a large stormwater channel carrying almost all the drainage from the higher lands of parts of Hurstville, Carlton, West Kogarah, and Rockdale. Nobody seems to know just where it starts from, as there are so many drains and street gutters flowing …
Arncliffe’s Highbury Barn
by Vincent Saunders It could truly be said that the taverns of the St George District were intimately connected with the 1800s settlers. No less was this so than in the area later known as Arncliffe, the location of the first tavern in the district. It bore the name, Highbury Barn. This ale house was …
2025: The Year in Pictures
Please enjoy these images celebrating the highlights for the St George Historical Society.Thanks to all our members, performers, guest speakers, guests, and supporters in St George and beyond.A special thanks to each of our wonderful volunteers. We couldn’t host these events without you. We’re planning for a big 2026. See what’s on and become a …