1 optical discnon-fictionJubilee History of Parramatta 1861-1911 Published in 1911 to coincide with the Jubilee of Parramatta, this history is a wonderful record of a time past. Consisting of 200 pages the book is divided into two parts, the first being about the Parramatta Council and related topics. The rest of the book covers life in the early days - churches, schools, the defence force, societies, charities and institutions, sports, parks and the Sydney to Parramatta railway. Details of many personalities, including 'distinguished Parramattans' as well as other locals who are 'Men of Mark' are all included. The book also goes into the culture and progress of Parramatta and includes over 200 photos and many advertisements. This is a valuable resource for those with an interest in the region, or the families associated with it.new south wales, parramatta jubilee history

1 optical discnon-fictionConcord Jubilee 1883-1933 A History of the Municipality of Concord Compiled by George M Shaw to celebrate the history and achievements of the Concord community from 1883 to 1933. The history covers many aspects of the community public health and safety, transport, education, public buildings, parks, sporting organizations; it also looks at the history of some of the businesses the bakeries, the Australian Gas Light Company, Lewis Berger and Sons, Tulloch's Phoenix Iron Works Ltd., and the British-Australian Lead Manufacturers Ltd. There are "Peeps" at the Past", a map showing land owners in 1833 and many illustrations. Among the prisoners at Longbottom were a large number of the so-called Canadian Exiles transported for a rebellion in French Canada between 1835 and 1838. These men were employed in making the Parramatta Road and other works in the district, and the excellent character borne by their comrades in misfortune in Paddington, Macdonaldtown and elsewhere, was shared with the Longbottom contingent.new south wales, concord jubilee (nsw)