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History of Helensburgh 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. A historical resource prepared by the Helensburgh Historical Society, NSW, Australia. Dedicated to the recording and preservation of the social history of Helensburgh and its environs. Latest News New committee - Executive: President, Allan House. Vice President, Jenny Donohoe. Secretary, Jan Lee. Treasurer, Merilyn House. Collection Coordinator, Allan House. Researcher, Jenny Donohoe. read more... Meetings The society meets at the Old Mine Surgery on the last Wednesday evening of the month from 7.30 - 9.30 pm. Meetings are either business, educational or practical, and are open to new members. The society also organizes special displays of historical material at the Surgery, along with lectures from visiting speakers. click here to find out more about us... The Helensburgh and District Historical Society records and preserves the 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. |
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| Helensburgh & District Historical Society P.O. Box 150 Helensburgh N.S.W. Australia - Email: info@historichelensburgh.org.au |
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