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Windows into Wartime – Home front insights through the lens of NSW government photographers

Posted on October 23, 2018 by annmareebonner

Penrith City Library is hosting this NSW State Archives exhibition from 24 October to 30 November 2018. The exhibition presents a selection of historical images taken by government photographers during the time of Australia’s involvement in the War to the … Continue reading →

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Noble work recognised: Penrith City Library remembers the Great War

Posted on October 11, 2018 by annmareebonner

Save the date – 21 November 2018 Time:  6pm for 6.30pm Supper on arrival An evening of reflection to mark the end of the Great War 100 years ago. The evening will be filled with information sharing, remembrance and storytelling. … Continue reading →

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UNSW’s Short course in Managing Historical Documents

Posted on September 11, 2018 by rebekahhay1

UNSW SHORT COURSE IN MANAGING HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS NOVEMBER 2018 The UNSW Short Course in Managing Historical Documents, which will be offered over two consecutive weeks from Monday 5th November to Friday 16th November, 2018, through the School of Humanities and … Continue reading →

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Adam “Scotty” Denholm – Local police officer turned Skippy trainer

Posted on February 7, 2018 by rebekahhay1

The second Emu Plains Police Station was built in 1908 and was used up until 1921, when the resident police officer Constable Samuel McLean retired. Following his retirement a decision was made not to appoint another police officer at Emu … Continue reading →

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Spring Frost Corner, Emu Heights

Posted on October 25, 2016 by rebekahhay1

On Monday 24 October 2016 the Mayor of Penrith, Councillor John Thain officially unveiled Spring Frost Corner on Wedmore Road, Emu Heights. At the instigation of the Innes family, Emu Green Reserve was recognised as the place where Elioth Gruner … Continue reading →

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‘Cowpastures and beyond’ State Family History Conference

Posted on September 6, 2016 by rebekahhay1

The State Family History Conference this years will be held at the Camden Civic Centre on 9-11 September 2016. On Friday the conference area is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to come along between 10 and 4, converse … Continue reading →

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Re-discovering the treasures of Penrith City Library

Posted on May 9, 2016 by rebekahhay1

23 – 29 May 2016 As part of the National Trust Heritage Festival 2016, Research Services has organised a BIG week in the Research Room at Penrith City Library. These events are designed to promote the local and family history … Continue reading →

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2016 History Calendar

Posted on December 11, 2015 by rebekahhay1

  The calendar is now on sale in Penrith City Library, 601 High Street Penrith. Cost is $10. This year our 2016 calendar acknowledges the daily working life of people of the Penrith and St Marys districts. The daily supply … Continue reading →

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Ron Mulock’s biography book launch Thursday 15 October 2015

Posted on October 15, 2015 by rebekahhay1

INSIDE THE WRAN ERA: THE RON MULOCK MEMOIRS David Clune with John Upton Paperback, 316 pages, $32.95 ISBN: 9781925138733 Ron Mulock AO was Mayor of Penrith 1968-1971 and alderman from 1966 to 1971. He was a Labor Member of the … Continue reading →

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Werrington House Open Day

Posted on October 15, 2015 by rebekahhay1

On Sunday 18 October the historic Werrington House at 108 Rugby Street, Werrington County will be open to the public. For more details: http://www.penrithaustralia.com.au/event.asp?evid=17509

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