Founded in 1962, with one of the aims being to gather historical records of the Canterbury District, the Society has since the mid 1980's operated a Family and Local History Research Centre in the historic Beulah Vista home, located in Church St. Canterbury.
The aim of the Society is....
- To encourage the study of history, both of the Canterbury District and Australia.
- To collect records and objects relating to Canterbury's history.
- To publish journals, periodicals and books relating to the history of Canterbury.
- Membership Fees:
- Regular Member; $20 per annum, Pensioner, Senior, Student, $15 per annum, Families/Institutions, $25 per annum Supporter/Friends Member (non voting) $5 per annum
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#FlashbackFriday Way back in 1894, a team of horses pulls a plough in Lakemba.
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#FactoftheWeek 27 William Street, Earlwood, which is now the site of a KFC restaurant, was once the home of former PM, John Howard.
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Parkes Family early settlers in Earlwood celebarate their heritage
Inner West Times March 20
We understand some of the 22 endangered trees the RMS is looking to remove at Wiley Park are of Aboriginal significance. This means they are protected by law. We are now seeking legal advice in a bid to stop this.