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 Reasearch 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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My wife's uncle, Jack Christie, sitting on the chassis of a vehicle he was restoring, 1950's? Location unknown, possibly Canterbury.
Canterbury & District Historical Society shared City of Canterbury Bankstown's post.
#FlashbackFriday This shot from 1907 shows the first public school to open in Lakemba. Situated on the corner of Canterbury Road and Wileys Avenue, now known as King Georges Road, the school had one teacher and 60 students. #whereinterestinghappens #history
Canterbury & District Historical Society shared City of Canterbury Bankstown's post.
Does anyone remember travelling along Homer Street in Earlwood by tram? #flashbackfriday #choochoo #tram #transportnsw #rail
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THE Belmore Hotel began business controversially in 1928. Parramatta publican, Harry Gadd transferred his license of the Gate House Hotel to the corner of Burwood Road and Tobruk Avenue Belmore in Sydney's inner-west on August 14 1928. For more photos and history on the Belmore Hotel visit the following link:
Our secretary Colin presented a very informative and interesting talk on the history of Canterbury today at the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Probus group today