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Welcome to the website of the Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society, formed in 2001 to research, preserve and promote the heritage of "The Kurrajong", the district north of the Hawkesbury River in the Hawkesbury local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
KURRAJONG COLLECTIONS
Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society have proudly announced their second coffee table book featuring archive photos of the Kurrajong region. The book is titled 'Kurrajong Collections' and is a sister book to 'Glimpses of the Kurrajong' published in 2008.
It contains 68 pages of photos featuring many photos never before seen publicly. A fabulous collection of photos taken by the Woodhill family on glass negatives was obtained from the NSW State Library. There is also a section on famous architect Hardy Wilson, who drafted a radical plan for Kurrajong."
This is a highly-anticipated release and stocks are limited. Click here for details on pricing and how to order.
KCHS FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
The Kurrajong-Comleroy Historical Society's Family History Group is co-ordinating a register of family history studies which have relevance to the Kurrajong district. If you are currently researching a family history where members lived in the Kurrajong district, or you have information, photos, documents or stories that you would like to contribute for other family history studies in the Kurrajong district, then please contact the KCHS Family History Group Co-ordinator by email or by writing to the Secretary, PO Box 174, Kurmond, NSW, 2757.
The KCHS Family History Group meets at 10 am on the last Thursday of every month in the Rozzoli Room at the Hawkesbury Central Library, 300 George St, Windsor. Anybody interested in attending is very welcome.
![James Edward McMahon (1868-1946). Colo Shire Councillor for 35 years, from its inception in 1906 until 1941. Kurrajong Park was renamed McMahon Park in 1911 in his honour. [Image source: KCHS photo archive].](images/james_edward_mcmahon.gif)
WANTED!!
Do you have any old photographs or documents relating to the Kurrajong district? The Society currently has an extensive digital archive of photographs which capture many aspects of the district's heritage, development, people and places. In addition to growing this archive we are currently seeking to compile a register of early land holdings in the district. All these archives will be available for research and display purposes (with the owners' permission). So if you can help by providing access to the Society to any photos or documents relating to the Kurrajong district's heritage please contact the Secretary by email, or phone 02 4573 2226, or write to PO Box 174, Kurmond, NSW, 2757.
Development of this website has been proudly supported by the North Richmond Community Bank® [A branch of the Bendigo Bank]
Page last updated: 28 September, 2011