After an outline of pre-colonial time, this account tells of the early days of the NSW colony and how it has progressed since those beginnings to the current day. The complete development of the state is told, weaving through various areas of focus, along with all the influential people, remarkable pioneers and key events: colonial and Indigenous
Discover the surf, sun and stunning icons of Sydney, Australia, with this handy pop up map! Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, city map will ensure you dont miss a thing.
Printed on water and tear resistant synthetic paper, the Where to Ride Sydney map folds down to a convenient size thats small enough to fit into a cycling jersey pocket.
First published in 1985 to commemorate 100 years since Holtermann died and now expanded to include many unpublished rare original documents held by the History Hill Museum. A rags to riches story following the man most associated with the world’s largest piece of gold that went onto set other world records. One of the main reasons for this ......
Gathering information on where and when dogs can be taken in Sydney has been notoriously time-consuming. Local author and dog lover Catherine Proctor gathers all that information into a single, compact and very popular book – now in its 4th edition.
Hill End Hearsay relates the evolution after a gold rush has passed. A human side with real characters bred from gold seeking die hards that still scratched a living from a left over rush. A shrinking society that through necessity developed multitalented skills to cope with encroaching isolation and the lack of supply as demand for services by ......
The full-colour guide to over 70 fantastic activities and tours
How can you have more fun in Sydney? Get out there and have an adventure! From hang gliding to Mardi Gras, nosing round the Opera House to climbing the Bridge, Sydneys Best Adventures has something for everyone, featuring over 70 adventures divided into nine different sections, with over 150 full-colour...
The ride guide that gives the reader the inspiration and confidence to get out on the quiet streets, roads and bike paths and see what Sydney and its hinterland has to offer. Their senses will reel with the sounds and smells of the bustling city and the ever-changing bush, and theyll find the opportunities and freedom...
First published1982 (188 pages portrait size) was heralded then, as the most up to date historical paper on gold in Australia with the focus on Hill End. In 1983 the N.S.W. State Libraries Service bulk purchased for distribution into its affiliates. This book has been used by many who have written similar since. Compiled at a ......
