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Allendale Estate, Marayong, n.d.

Allendale Estate, Marayong, n.d.

Format: Maps and PlansReference no.: M1459 Date: 1960s
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Lynwood Park Public School Time Capsule, 1985

Lynwood Park Public School Time Capsule, 1985

Format: Maps and PlansReference no.: M1458 Date: 18th November 1985
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William John (Bill) Pincott - Biography

William John (Bill) Pincott - Biography

Format: DocumentType: Biography Details: William (Bill) Pincott was born on the Prospect Reservoir construction site in 1894. After finishing school, Bill completed an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner at Redfern.
Bill served durin...
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Will and Testament of Elizabeth Fredericka Emert, 1940

Will and Testament of Elizabeth Fredericka Emert, 1940

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: Elizabeth Fredericka Emert was the daughter of William Frederick and Rosina Magdelena (nee Keller) Emert. Emert was an early landholder in the Mount Druitt area and the suburb Emerton is named fo...
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Certificate of Exclusive Right, St Bartholomew's Cemetery, Prospect

Certificate of Exclusive Right, St Bartholomew's Cemetery, Prospect

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: On 8 August 1939, Thomas Hosford paid 14 pounds for the exclusive right of burial for Portions 336-243, Section 4 at St Bartholomew's Cemetery, Prospect.
A notation at the top provides details o...
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The Land Paddocks around Prospect Reservoir

The Land Paddocks around Prospect Reservoir

Format: DocumentDetails: On 26 November 1913, an indenture was signed between the Board of Water Supply and Sewerage and the Commonwealth government relating to the leasing of land within the Prospect Reservoir Reserve.
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The Crawfords of Doonside

The Crawfords of Doonside

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The document provides details of Robert Crawford and his family. Robert, born in Greenock in 1799, arrived in New South Wales aboard the Royal George ship in November 1821.While working as the fi...
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Sudanese Stories Oral History Project, 2008-2009

Sudanese Stories Oral History Project, 2008-2009

Format: DocumentDetails: In 2008 and 2009, Sudanese Stories, an oral history program was completed. The project documented the migration and settlement experiences of some of Blacktown's southern Sudanese community.
P...
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Sudanese Stories Launch Invitation, 2009

Sudanese Stories Launch Invitation, 2009

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: In 2008 and 2009, Sudanese Stories, an oral history program was completed. The project documented the migration and settlement experiences of some of Blacktown's southern Sudanese community.
On ...
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Statebricks Certificate of Registration of Business Name, 1978

Statebricks Certificate of Registration of Business Name, 1978

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The certificate of registration relates to the State Brickworks located on Richmond Road, Doonside. After the closure of the brickworks, the site was redeveloped for residential development and i...
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Signalling Camp Prospect, 1913

Signalling Camp Prospect, 1913

Format: DocumentType: Article Details: The document was the forward to a book, With Horse and Morse in Mesopotamia: the Story of ANZACs in Asia, written about the 1st Wireless Squadron's activities in Mesopotamia during World War 1.
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Mount Druitt Hospital Annual Report, 1985/1986

Mount Druitt Hospital Annual Report, 1985/1986

Format: DocumentType: Annual report Details: The need for a hospital in Mount Druitt was first set out in detail in the report “Planning Hospitals for the West of Sydney”, 1975. From an extensive analysis of need, it was determined that...
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Provision of Honour Roll at Council Chambers, 1941

Provision of Honour Roll at Council Chambers, 1941

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The document contains information on a proposed cabinet to house a book of remembrance which would be located in the Blacktown Shire Council Chambers. The book contained the names of all Blacktow...
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Potential and Actual Bicentennial Projects Endorsed by Blacktown and District Historical Society,

Potential and Actual Bicentennial Projects Endorsed by Blacktown and District Historical Society,

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The report, compiled by the Blacktown and District Historical Society, listed proposed projects that its delegates could present to to the Blacktown Bicentennial Community Committee. The projects...
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Blacktown Municipal Council Inspection Cards, 1970

Blacktown Municipal Council Inspection Cards, 1970

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The cards were used by homebuilders to update Council staff about compliance with regulations relating to trench and footings, drainage layout and/or framework inspection and completion inspection.
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Mount Druitt Wesleyan Methodist Church Centenary, 1887-1987

Mount Druitt Wesleyan Methodist Church Centenary, 1887-1987

Format: DocumentType: Pamphlets Details: In 1887 the old Methodist Church located in Mount Druitt Road was the first permanent church in the area. The booklet outlines a brief history of the church from 1887-1987 and includes the weekly...
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May Julia Rawlings, MBE 1972

May Julia Rawlings, MBE 1972

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: May Julia Rawlings was awarded as an ordinary member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to nursing in 1972.
May Julia Loveland, born 1888 London, undertook her nursing tr...
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Blacktown Municipal Council Ladies' Day Civic Week Celebrations, ?1962

Blacktown Municipal Council Ladies' Day Civic Week Celebrations, ?1962

Format: DocumentType: Official Opening Details: The brochure contains details of an event hosted by the wives of Blacktown Council's aldermen. It outlines the details of the speaker and entertainment held. This is believed to be the day that B...
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Local businesses in Blacktown 1900-1930s, Harry Walker

Local businesses in Blacktown 1900-1930s, Harry Walker

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The handwritten document by local resident Harry Walker provides details of local businesses in the Blacktown area from around 1900-1930.
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Lea (Leonard) Portman Lewis Biography, 2016

Lea (Leonard) Portman Lewis Biography, 2016

Format: DocumentType: Biography Details: The biography, written by Pauline Lewis Edgar, outlines the life of her grandfather Lea Portman Lewis (aka Leonard) who was born on the Greystanes property in 1889. It outlines his service during...
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Celebrating a Live Well Lived - Leo Henry John Kelly OAM, 1942-2017

Celebrating a Live Well Lived - Leo Henry John Kelly OAM, 1942-2017

Format: DocumentType: Programme Details: The order of service was compiled for the funeral of former Blacktown City Councillor and Mayor Leo Henry John Kelly, OAM. The funeral service was held at Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown...
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Herbert Heathcote - Biography

Herbert Heathcote - Biography

Format: DocumentType: Biography Details: The document contains a brief biography of Herbert Heathcote, a local Prospect resident who enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in 1916. It outlines his service on the Western Front a...
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Grave News, Newsletter of St Bartholomew's Church and Cemetery Guides, 2002

Grave News, Newsletter of St Bartholomew's Church and Cemetery Guides, 2002

Format: DocumentType: Newsletter Details: The newsletter provides details of the activities of the St Bartholomew's Church and Cemetery Guides Prospect. It also includes information about people buried in the cemetery.
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Eastern Creek Public School, 1866-1962

Eastern Creek Public School, 1866-1962

Format: DocumentDetails: The document outlines the founding of a public school at Eastern Creek (then known as Wallgrove). John Shand, a local resident, wrote to the Board of National Education, requesting a school at Ea...
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