SUTHERLAND SHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Sutherland Shire Historical Society
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Mindful of the Past..
​Focused on the Future.


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L A T E S T  N E W S

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A replica aboriginal bark canoe built by aboriginal elder Dean Kelly and a replica Tommy King of Woronora breastplate is now on permanent display in the Sutherland Shire Historical Society Museum at Sylvania . 







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 LOVE TO READ? YOU'RE IN LUCK!
Books Wonderful Books
Venetia Street Museum has just opened a lending library with over 100 loved treasures of  Mystery, Drama,Biographies, Action and Adventure stories.

You are welcome  to visit us on opening days at 88 Venetia Street, Sylvania to choose a book to take home and enjoy.

We will endeavour to bring a selection of books to our monthly Stapleton Street , Sutherland meeting for you to borrow  reading material for the month.

Once again we are trying to raise funds to help our museum continue and we are asking for a gold coin donation.

Tuesday 12:00-4:00
Thursday 9:30 - 1:30
Saturday 9:00- 1:00
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Donations of quality publications welcome
PLEASE  No tatty paperbacks, any encyclopedias or Reader's Digest.

New additions to our museum library:
The Shark Arm Murder
​Lying for the Admiralty 
The  Matson Collection- authored by Bruce Howell
Murphy's Lore authored by Kim Hatherley


 
GOING
, GOING ………..
 HERITAGE UNDER ATTACK !
Do you know that Hotham House, a rare 1914 Federation home in the grounds of President Private Hospital is in imminent danger of being demolished for a car park?

It was saved from demolition by the actions of many concerned Sutherland Shire citizens ,

 Your Council ordered a report and found it had significant heritage value 

 This house was the centre of the biggest poultry operation in Australia from the 1920s to 1950s. Its significance relates to agriculture and food production in the Shire. Its magnificent ballroom was the centre of much social life.
Does this concern you? Are you concerned about the loss of one of the few historic buildings remaining in the Shire? View the house at 63 - 65 Hotham Road Gymea.
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 We have lost so much. Show your concern

 On behalf of the Sutherland Shire Historical Society   facebook: Sutherland Shire Historical Society web: www.shirehistory.org 
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email: shirehistory@gmail.
This outcome was posted by NSWIPC regarding Hotham House.in December 2022

Subject:
 Notice of Determination – Redevelopment of President Private Hospital (SSD-10320)


Dear Sir/Madam,

Please be advised that the NSW Independent Planning Commission has determined the development of President Private Hospital (SSD-10320) project: https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/projects/2022/11/president-private-hospital


The Statement of Reasons for Decision is now available on the Commission’s website.

Kind regards,
 
Office of the Independent Planning Commission NSW
Suite 15.02  Level 15  135 King Street  Sydney NSW 2001
e: ipcn@ipcn.nsw.gov.au | p: +61 2 9383 2100 | f: 9383 2133 |  www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au
Please note I am not in the office on Thursdays 
 


  • Home
  • Our Museum
    • About
    • History of the Museum
    • Museum Location
    • Books,Videos and dvds
    • Museum Objects
    • Primary Schools - museum box
    • Donations
    • Volunteering
    • Museum gallery >
      • photo gallery
  • publications
    • The Matson Collection - Sutherland Shire Museum
    • Bulletins
    • East Coast Encounters 1770
    • Historical Research >
      • Shire History Research
  • Main Menu
    • Events and Meetings calendar
    • Oral Histories
    • membership
    • Contact
    • useful links
    • latest news
    • Committee Members
    • Sponsors and Friends
  • Walking Tours
    • Sutherland Walking Tour
    • Cronulla Walking Tour
    • Kurnell Walking Tour