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New additions to our research library : Southland - The Search for Spices maps 1513 - 1811 James Cook - The Complete Prints and Maps 1773 - 1784 Prints Paintings Ephemera 1773 - 1951 Travel and Exploration III (2013) Travel and Exploration IV (2014) Antique Maps 1522 - 1850 All Edited and Published by Louis P Kissajukian and Susie Kissajukian Sydney Cemeteries: a field guide by Lisa Murray Refining at Kurnell The Caltex Story by Gary Lester New additions to our Art Collection: Fred's Boat Shed - Artist Fred Matson Yowie Bay Wharf - Artist Fred Matson, painted 1909. We have received 33 artworks from The Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre of local scenes or by local artists, some are dating from the 1970's or later. Artists include Helena Gibson, Ethel Jagelman, Fay Joseph, Laura Stark, William Golding, Margot Vaughan, Bill Mitchell, Robert Wilson and Otto Kuster. Many are award winning works and represent an important part of the development of the local art scene. Boat at Gunnamatta Bay 1908 - John Cosh BateBay Cronulla - 1908- John Cosh |
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Our Museum at Sutherland has been
moved to 88 Venetia Street, Sylvania , we are not sure when we
will reopen.
We have purchased new drawers for the aboriginal room at our new museum and will be taking this opportunity to reorganise aboriginal artefacts making it easier for visitors to understand our collection. During this time we hope to be able to photograph and catalogue all articles and artefacts .
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A replica aboriginal bark canoe built by aboriginal elder Dean Kelly is now on permanent display in the Sutherland Shire Historical Society Museum at Sylvania .
TOMMY KING OF WORONORA BREASTPLATE
We have been able to secure a replica breastplate of "Tommy" King of Woronora . It is on display in our museum .
TOMMY KING OF WORONORA BREASTPLATE
We have been able to secure a replica breastplate of "Tommy" King of Woronora . It is on display in our museum .