Skip to content

Explore all content

Explore the content of this site using the filters below to display different categories of information – Item Types, and their sub categories.
When you are looking for specific items of interest, use the search tools; enter keywords in the basic search on the landing page or in the header, or the Search page where you can enter keywords and define search parameters.
Use the filters to explore the content.
0 filters applied
Uncheck All / Check All
Download
Contact Us
Share
Compare
Display as:
of 417
Skip to search block

Filter by

Format
Starts With
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
#
Has the following
Date
DONE
Remove All Filters
Add or Restrict Keywords

Use these options to add or remove words from your search:

AND - the term must be included in any item returned.

OR - the term may be included in any item returned, but does not have to be present. Always relates to the previous keyword/s.
*Cannot follow after NOT.

NOT - the term must not be included in any item returned. Always refers only to this keyword.
*Cannot be followed by OR

To remove a keyword – click X.

To return to your original search terms – click Clear.

Update search
Clear
template is Document
Colyton Public School, 1861 to 1940

Colyton Public School, 1861 to 1940

Format: DocumentType: Article Details: The document outlines the history of education in New South Wales, including the establishment of public education in 1848 based on a model developed for Ireland in 1831.
Colyton Public School w...
template is Document
Ordinary Meeting -Marsden Park Temporary library

Ordinary Meeting -Marsden Park Temporary library

Format: DocumentType: Minutes Details: The report outlined the need to address a community demand for a library in Marsden Park.
On 6 March 2024, Blacktown City Council endorsed the establishment of a temporary library in the adminis...
template is Document
Proposed Erection of Overhead Pedestrian Bridge, Main Street, Blacktown, 1961

Proposed Erection of Overhead Pedestrian Bridge, Main Street, Blacktown, 1961

Format: DocumentType: Letter Details: The deed relates to the building of an overhead pedestrian bridge connecting the railway bridge to the Mercantile Estates' Store in Main Street, Blacktown. The document includes a letter from the...
template is Document
Parklea Primary School Planning, 1993

Parklea Primary School Planning, 1993

Format: DocumentType: Media Release Details: The documents relate to the building of a new primary school at Parklea (now the suburb of Glenwood).
The media release was issued by Virginia Chadwick, Minister for Education and Youth Affairs ...
template is Document
Positive Action Centre, Seven Hills

Positive Action Centre, Seven Hills

Format: DocumentType: Pamphlets Details: The undated pamphlet provides details of activities run at the Positive Action Centre, Seven Hills. The centre was part of the Community Youth Support Scheme (CYSS).
template is Document
Proclamation of Temporary Council for Shire of Blacktown NSW Govt. Gazette 16.5.1906

Proclamation of Temporary Council for Shire of Blacktown NSW Govt. Gazette 16.5.1906

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The Local Government (Shires) Act 1905 was a landmark event in the development of local government in New South Wales. The Act created 134 shires, including the Shire of Blacktown, and set out re...
template is Document
Proposed Aboriginal Cultural Education Centre Nurragingy Reserve (Mayoral Minute), 1990

Proposed Aboriginal Cultural Education Centre Nurragingy Reserve (Mayoral Minute), 1990

Format: DocumentType: Mayoral Minute Details: The Mayoral Minute provided details about a proposed Aboriginal Cultural Education Centre to be constructed at Nurragingy Reserve. The site was visited by the then Minister for Aboriginal Affairs...
template is Document
Proposed Multi-purpose Youth Centre, Mount Druitt, c1980s

Proposed Multi-purpose Youth Centre, Mount Druitt, c1980s

Format: DocumentType: Pamphlets Details: The pamphlet provides information on a campaign to construct a proposed multi-purpose youth centre for Mount Druitt based on a service offered by Tooloom Youth Services, near Casino.
template is Document
Draft Prospect Heritage Study Meeting Minutes, 2006

Draft Prospect Heritage Study Meeting Minutes, 2006

Format: DocumentType: Minutes Details: The minutes reported on the completion of a Heritage Study for the Prospect area which had been commissioned by Council following community concern over the possible impact of a proposed new recr...
template is Document
Prospect Heritage Trust History Cottage, n.d.

Prospect Heritage Trust History Cottage, n.d.

Format: DocumentType: Pamphlets Details: The Prospect Heritage Trust History Cottage was located in the grounds of Prospect Reservoir. The collection included displays and information on the reservoir and surrounding residents includin...
template is Document
Public meeting on the Establishment of a Prison at Parklea, c1980

Public meeting on the Establishment of a Prison at Parklea, c1980

Format: DocumentType: Pamphlets Details: On Friday 4 July 1980, a public meeting was held at the Blacktown Civic Centre to oppose the building of a prison at Parklea.
Speakers at the meeting included Kevin Mackie (an ex-prisoner) and G...
template is Document
Railway History of Blacktown, 1860-1886

Railway History of Blacktown, 1860-1886

Format: DocumentDetails: The document outlines the key events in the development of Blacktown's railway history. It provides a plan of the Blacktown railway station in 1886 showing the placement of early buildings which ...
template is Document
Recollections about Blacktown - Lurline Simpson, 1995

Recollections about Blacktown - Lurline Simpson, 1995

Format: DocumentType: Biography Details: Lurline Simpson (nee Green) outlines her recollections of the Blacktown area including schooling and social activities.
template is Document
Report of the Blacktown and District Historical Society Sub Committee Enquiring into the Acquisition of Society Premises, 1984

Report of the Blacktown and District Historical Society Sub Committee Enquiring into the Acquisition of Society Premises, 1984

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The Blacktown and District Historical Society was formed in 1976. In 1984 the society decided to explore options to secure a permanent home and formed a subcommittee for that purpose. The subcom...
template is Document
Rosebank Cottage Cafe Grand Opening Flyer, 2023

Rosebank Cottage Cafe Grand Opening Flyer, 2023

Format: DocumentType: Pamphlets Details: Rosebank Cottage at Riverstone was associated with the Rummery family. William Charles Rummery built the main house in 1891. The cottage was named by Josephine Rummery (nee Gosbell) around 1952. ...
template is Document
Rooty Hill Station Precinct - Accessibility and Commuter Carpark Upgrade, Statement of Heritage Impact2017

Rooty Hill Station Precinct - Accessibility and Commuter Carpark Upgrade, Statement of Heritage Impact2017

Format: DocumentDetails: The statement of heritage impact was commissioned by Transport for NSW as part of accessibility upgrades at Rooty Hill Railway Station.
it contains an executive summary, introduction, statutory ...
template is Document
Information on the Background and Meaning of Various Reserves Names In Blacktown City, 2022

Information on the Background and Meaning of Various Reserves Names In Blacktown City, 2022

Format: DocumentType: Minutes Details: The report, which contained information on the background and meaning of various reserve names, was tabled at the Finance & Resources Committee Meeting on 13 July 2022. This list is an updated li...
template is Document
Riverstone Seniors Citizen Club History

Riverstone Seniors Citizen Club History

Format: DocumentType: Letter Details: The document outlines the campaign to have a community complex built at Riverstone.
Blacktown City Council applied for a grant to build a senior citizens centre under the Australian Assistance P...
template is Document
Blacktown Brick and Tile Works, n.d.

Blacktown Brick and Tile Works, n.d.

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The notes on Blacktown's brick and tile works were compiled from a conversation with local resident Harry Walker.
template is Document
Dairies and Milkmen in Blacktown

Dairies and Milkmen in Blacktown

Format: DocumentType: Other Details: The document, compiled by Harry Walker, contains a list of the milkmen and dairies in the Blacktown area from 1900-1936.
template is Image
Plan of Proposed Alterations, Stabling etc, Veteran Hall, Prospect Reservoir, c1880s

Plan of Proposed Alterations, Stabling etc, Veteran Hall, Prospect Reservoir, c1880s

Format: Maps and PlansReference no.: M1441 Date: c1880s
template is Image
Church and School Estate, Rooty Hill

Church and School Estate, Rooty Hill

Format: Maps and PlansReference no.: M1440 Date: C1848
template is Image
Housing Commission of New South Wales, Shalvey Site 4500

Housing Commission of New South Wales, Shalvey Site 4500

Format: Maps and PlansReference no.: M1439 Date: n.d.
template is Image
Blacktown Public School Proposed Additional Classroom, 1914

Blacktown Public School Proposed Additional Classroom, 1914

Format: Maps and PlansReference no.: M1445 Date: August 1914
of 417