Publications
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2024 K-CHS Calendar
This attractive calendar featuring images from our archive. Published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2023). One page per month. SORRY - SOLD OUT |
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Australia's Earliest Timber Houses
This book tells the story of early timber houses in Australia (1788-1840). It includes Kurrajong's oldest house, thought to be the second oldest timber house in Australia. Published by K-CHS member Christopher Hallam (2023). PDF Download Price: FREE |
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Guest Houses of Early Kurrajong
This 34-page A5 booklet details the most significant Guest Houses of Early Kurrajong and includes a colour map showing their locations. Published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2020). 34 pages Soft cover Price: $5 (Members' price $4.50) Postage: $3 (Australia), $10 (Overseas) |
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Kurrajong Rural Fire Brigade - 80th Anniversary
This 74 page book tells the story of the first 80 years of the Kurrajong RFB richly illustrated with pictures. This book was launched at their 80th Birthday Celebrations in March 2020. Published by Kurrajong RFB with support from Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2020). 74 pages Soft cover Price: $20 (Members' price $18) Postage: $8 (Australia), $20 (Overseas) |
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Pansy: the Richmond to Kurrajong Railway
This 34-page book tells the story of the Richmond to Kurrajong railway line from planning through to its 26 years of operation and closure in 1952. The small train and its engine was affectionately known as "Pansy". The first edition of this book was originally published in 2000 by the Tourist Railway Association Kurrajong (TRAK). The Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society is delighted to now be offering the second edition for sale, which contains an additional four new pages and nine new images from the Society's archive. Published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2011). 34 pages Soft cover Price: $12 (Members' price $10) Postage: $5 (Australia), $20 (Overseas) |
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Kurrajong Collections
This beautiful book is a sister book to 'Glimpses of the Kurrajong' and features archive photos of the Kurrajong region. It contains 68 pages of photos featuring many photos never before seen publicly. A fabulous collection of photos taken by the Woodhill family on glass negatives was obtained from the NSW State Library. There is also a section on famous architect Hardy Wilson, who drafted a radical plan for Kurrajong. Published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2011) 68 pages Soft cover Price: $15 (Members' price $14) Postage: $9.00 (Australia), $20 (Overseas) |
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Built in The Kurrajong
This book is a sister book to 'Glimpses of the Kurrajong' and 'Kurrajong Collections' and features archive photos of things that were 'built' in the Kurrajong region. It contains 80 pages of photos featuring many buildings and structures the public may not be aware of; an Oil Rig in Kurrajong Heights for example! More information. Published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2017) 80 pages Soft cover Price: $15 (Members' price $14) Postage: $9.00 (Australia), $20 (Overseas) |
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We Remember Them
This book was published by the society to commemorate those who served in WW1 from our area. Published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2015) 216 pages Hard cover Price: $30 (Members' price $27) Postage: $12.00 (Australia), Call (Overseas) |
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St Stephens Church Kurrajong: Parish Registers 1861-1902 Volume 1
This book includes transcribed records from St Philips Chapel of Ease, North Richmond (formerly called 'Enfield'), St James Church, Kurrajong Heights and Salis Flats Mission Church (later known as 'St John the Evangelist'), Salis Flats (also formerly referred to as 'Sallys Flats', and today known as 'The Slopes'). Together with the transcription of Marriages, Baptisims and Burials a history of Kurrajong's first church and school is documented, along with the subsequent history of the building of the associated churches as we know them today. A rather inclusive and detailed history of the individual lives of the St Stephen's parish clergy has created interesting reading. Along with gazetted records of a number of social happenings and a further chapter on stories behind the headstones, the publication indeed offers insights into the lives of the early settlers of The Kurrajong. Published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2013). 184 pages Soft cover Price: $20 (Members' price $18) Postage: $10 (NSW, Australia), $14 (other states, Australia), $20 (Overseas) |
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St Stephens Church Kurrajong: Parish Registers 1903-1936 Volume 2
This book includes transcribed records from St Philips Chapel of Ease, North Richmond (formerly called 'Enfield'), St James Church, Kurrajong Heights and Salis Flats Mission Church (later known as 'St John the Evangelist'), Salis Flats (also formerly referred to as 'Sallys Flats', and today known as 'The Slopes'). It is a continuation of our earlier publication of the same name. Published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2016). 184 pages Soft cover Price: $20 (Members' price $18) Postage: $10 (NSW, Australia), $14 (other states, Australia), $20 (Overseas) |
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St Stephens Church Kurrajong: Parish Registers 1936-1962 Volume 3
This book includes transcribed records from Upper Colo, St Philips 'Chapel of Ease' North Richmond, St James Kurrajong Heights, and Salis Flat Mission It is a continuation of our earlier publications of the same name. Published by the Colo Shire Family History Group (2018). 184 pages Soft cover Price: $25 (Members' price $23) Postage: $10 (NSW, Australia), $14 (other states, Australia), $20 (Overseas) |
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Honouring Yesterday's Grandmothers
“Honouring Yesterday’s Grandmothers” book was put together after holding a High Tea with the same title. There were over sixty guests in attendance and each guest was asked to bring along a story or an item to talk about their memories of their grandmother. The idea came about to compile them into a book after we had ran out of time to read them all. We then asked everyone for a copy of their stories, and thirty seven people handed in 41 stories and photos, and so the book was created. Many old names of the Hawkesbury are included – Horrex, Lenord, Douglass, Turnbull, Greentree, Upton, Dunston, Arndell, Shepherd, Hornery, Davis etc. Author: K-CHS Family History Group (2014) Soft cover 84 pages Price: $8 Postage: $5 (Australia) |
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The Pioneering Spirit of
Tennyson (1823 - 2013)
Illustrated account of pioneers in the Tennyson area of the Hawkesbury. Includes many photos (some in colour). 249 pages Soft cover Available at Society meetings (by arrangement with the secretary) or direct from the authors: Noreen Montgomery Phone order contact: 02 4571 2095 |
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The
1809 Land Grant of Rowland Edwards and The “Goldfinders Home Inn” Kurrajong
NSW: a social and conservation history.
by Christopher Hallam (Soft Cover - 169 Pages) The Goldfinders Inn is on land granted to Rowland Edwards by Colonel Patterson, originally comprising 80 acres in an area later called Kurrajong. With the early date of the grant and an existing timber building, the site is important historically to the region. The subsequent construction of the stone inn in 1851 and its later use as a general store and Post Office adds to the social importance of the site. The book tables the known social history of owners up to the current ones. The book also gives an insight into extensive conservation and restoration projects. PRICE $50.00 POSTAGE & Handling $15.00 |
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A Romance by Mail - 1945-1948
A Richmond local, Margaret Tye, had a collection of letters between her and her boyfriend/fiancee from the period 1945-1948. They give an interesting insight into life on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier and in post war Sydney, including a farm at Lower Portland. K-CHS assisted Margaret by compiling the letters into a PDF document and making it available on our website. Margaret passed away in 2022. We would appreciate feedback on whether you found them interesting. 174 pages PDF Download Price: FREE |
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Glimpses of the Kurrajong
This beautifully presented coffee table book published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society contains a large selection of photographs from the Society's image archive and presents a snapshot of the superb Kurrajong district in the 19th and 20th centuries. Many of the photographs are presented in a 'now and then' format, with a current view contrasted with an earlier view to show how the location has (or hasn't) changed over the years. Published by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2008) 80 pages Soft cover Price: Out of print. Copies are held in the Windsor and Richmond Libraries. In addition, there is a copy held in the K-CHS library available for loan to local members. |
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Memories of Kurrajong - History in Song CD and Songbook of original songs, and settings of poems, covering aspects of the history of the Kurrajong district. Subjects include Singleton's Mills, Louisa Atkinson, Bells line of Road, and Pansy, the Richmond-Kurrajong train. CD 7 tracks, Songbook, with music, 17 pages. Written and performed by Steve Rawling. While out of print, copies can be provided at minimal cost for anyone interested. |
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Diggers' Hill
This book captures the essence of life in the Kurrajong Soldier Settlement which was established by the government in 1920 to provide an opportunity for soldiers returning from WW1 to purchase a small residence and farmland and subsequently earn a living from orcharding or farming. The Kurrajong Soldier Settlement comprised 46 blocks of land and stretched between present day Kurmond and Kurrajong Hills. The book gives accounts of the development of the settlement and the conditions which the soldiers had to comply with after purchasing their blocks. It also profiles each of the returned soldiers and their experiences on their blocks. Author: Vera Machtolf-Bentvelzen Published by Vera Machtolf-Bentvelzen (2007) Soft cover 264 pages Price: Out of print. Copies are held in the Windsor and Richmond Libraries. In addition, there is a copy held in the K-CHS library available for loan to local members. |
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Historical Walk of Kurrajong
This booklet was prepared by Ken Bennett as an accompaniment to the tour of Kurrajong village which he organised and led for the Society in October 2004. The quality of the tour and this booklet earned Ken a merit certificate from the Royal Australian Historical Society the following year. The booklet outlines a brief history of the Kurrajong district from its beginnings in 1809 and, with the assistance of recollections from a selection of long-time residents of Kurrajong, Ken gives a historical perspective of the Kurrajong village area from the 1920s to the 1940s. This perspective is linked with a well-prepared sketch of the individual locations referred to in the discussion and which were visited on the tour. Author: Ken Bennett Produced by Bishop Konig Advertising (2004) Soft cover 16 pages Price: Out of print |
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On the Kurrajong
This was the first book produced by the Society for sale to the general public. It contains an entertaining compilation of extracts from early editions of the Windsor and Richmond Gazette newspaper to present the many facets of how life was in the Kurrajong district in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The extracts are organised in the categories of agriculture, Comleroy School of Arts, and Wool Traders. Of particular note is the fine subject and names index at the back which ties the compilation together beautifully. Compiled by: Val Birch Produced by the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society (2003) Unpublished Soft cover 68 pages Price: Out of print |
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FUTURE HISTORY
This book captures the characters and lives of over one hundred people selected from the Kurrajong community who were interviewed and photographed between May 2006 and December 2007. The goal of the book is to create a 'social time capsule' of today's Kurrajong community for the benefit of future generations to come. Author, photographer and publisher (2008): Paul Hulbert Hard cover 188 pages Price: Out of print, however there are still copies available for sale through this blurb link . Copies are held in the Windsor and Richmond libraries. |