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Helensburgh is bounded by National Park, water catchment reserves and the Eastern seaboard of Australia. Clubs, pub, sporting facilities, churches, schools and a shopping centre, cater for a population of some 5,000 people. We think it's God's own country.
The Helensburgh and District Historical Society records and preserves the social history of Helensburgh and the surrounding villages of Waterfall, Garawarra, Stanwell Park, Stanwell Tops, Otford, Lilyvale and Cawley. The records cover coal mining, railways, forestry, education, sport, social clubs, religion and all other aspects of village life. Helensburgh is situated on the Southern fringe of Sydney, an hour by train to the city.
Objectives
The objectives of the society are both scientific and cultural
- Scientific. The advancement of historical science in the study of Australia, and the factors in general history that have had particular consequence in Australian development with special regard to those bearing upon the development of the area of Helensburgh and its environs.
- Cultural. The promotion of the knowledge of the history of Australia and of the traditions of our heritage.
Find out more about the Helensburgh & District Historical Society
Michael Adams' new book
Beyond Bulli
Northern Illawarra Pre Railway Pioneers
1820 - 1888
From Bulli to Helensburgh
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The next meeting of the Historical Society will be on Thursday 28 July, 7.30 pm at the Old Mine Doctor's Surgery, corner Parkes and Junction Streets, Helensburgh
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Next General Meeting: Thursday 28th April, 2011 at 7.30pm
All meetings are held in "The Old Mine Surgery", 78 Parkes St. Helensburgh
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The next meeting of the Historical Society will be held on Thursday 24 March, at the Old Surgery, corner Parkes and Junction Streets, commencing at 7.30 pm.
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We're all organised for our Open Day at the Old Mine Doctor's Surgery on the corner of Parkes and Junction Streets, Helensburgh, 10 am to 4 pm.
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2009 was the 125th Anniversary of the establishment of Helensburgh and also the 30th birthday for our Historical Society. Throughout 2009, the Historical Society organised several events and participated in other activities in Helensburgh.
Our birthday party and bush dance on 13 June was a great success thanks to the organising expertise of the Helensburgh Lions Club. Over 340 adults and children participated on the night. Historical Society President, Allan House, presented a very interesting talk on Helensburgh's history. See Allan's speech below.
Photos of the Birthday party/bush dance, and the Helensburgh Fair and Parade are available in photo albums on Facebook.
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