Threads in The Hills

I notice, on the Hills District Historical Society Site that they are having an Open Weekend on October 6th and 7th.

The theme is "Threads: An exhibition of wedding gowns and vintage clothing.  Full details can be found on the Society website.

The Hills Shire Council Library e-Newsletter 12 May 2010

I just received the latest edition of the newsletter from this library in my area. This excerpt may be of interest to those with family links to the Hills area in Sydney.

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Local History Connection - Hills Voices Online

The Hills Voice Online website has some exciting new stories to tell. Watch a video interview in the ‘Changing Shire’ section about the Castle Hill Water Wall which was officially launched 21 September 2009. It includes images and words reflecting the history of the idea of community in the Hills Shire.

Listen to an interview with Richard Green for a Darug perspective on the Hills Shire in the ‘Changing Shire’ section of the website.

There is a new interview with Paul Wade OAM and former Socceroo in the ’Community Stories’ section and watch a fascinating Castle Hill House virtual tour and interview with Jonathan Cannon in the ‘Heritage Sites’ section.

To find these and and more go to: http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/hillsvoices"

Rate Books

Library volunteer Ian Beckett has painstakingly transcribed The Hills Shire’s early rates books. They can be searched online.

Rate Books

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