Publications

Title	Blacktown Public School: A diary, the Early Years 1875-1939
Author	Lyn Tod
First Published	2006 Referenced, indexed
Pages	142
Size	295 mm x 210 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN	0-9591064-5-6
Price (AUD)	$25.00 Plus Postage

From the official school files- This book reveals not only the history of Blacktown Public School, but a human record as well: the difficulties of being a teacher in the education system and how the department treated its teachers; the diseases and the maladies of the time, such as scabies; and the deprivations suffered by the children themselves

Title	Where the Country Became the City - Blacktown
Author	Various Society Members
First Published	1996
Pages	64
Size	295 mm x 205 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN	0 9591056 3 X
Price (AUD)	$10.00 Plus Postage

To commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Blacktown and District Historical Society’s existence, this guide will introduce people to the history of Blacktown and the important sites, both natural and man made that exist within and around the city boundaries. Enjoy driving or walking around this great part of Western Sydney as there is much to be seen by those an enquiring mind and keen eyes

These great publications are available by phoning
‘The Secretary’ on 02 9622 8309
Or email on secretary@blacktownhistory.org.au
for the latest postage rates, or to arrange pick-up

Title	The First Five Years
Author	Compiled by Anna Learmonth
First Published	2001
Pages	211 Indexed
Size	295 mm x 205 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$15.00 Plus Postage

Past Journal Articles of the Blacktown and District Historical Society 1980-1985.

Title	Blacktown, A name of Character
Author	Jack Brook
First Published	2001 (third edition)
Pages	31
Size	295 mm x 205 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN	0 0591064 2 1
Price (AUD)	$6.00 Plus Postage

Early settlement and indigenous history of Blacktown, and how it got its name

Title	Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Author	The writing of the late Kevin Moore
First Published	1994
Pages	220
Size	295 mm x 205 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN	0 959 1064 13
Price (AUD)	$10.00 Plus Postage

The writings of the late Kevin Moore, edited by Dennis Cox and James Kohen.
Kevin Moore was a noted local historian whose legacy in recording history, benefits us still today. This book covers many historical events and has been assembled as a tribute to his work

Title	A History of Prospect
Author	Frank Bloxham J.P., C.Eng,M.I. Mech. E.
First Published	2002
Pages	92
Size	295 mm x 205 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN	0 9591064 4 8
Price (AUD)	$10.00 Plus Postage

A history of the parish of Prospect incorporating Toongabbie, Wentworthville, Pendle Hill, Girraween, Smithfield, Prospect, Greystanes, Eastern Creek, Doonside, Schofields, Marayong, Blacktown, Seven Hills and Lalor Park. Biographical notes on many of the first land grantees from 1791

Title	A Dictionary of ‘The Dharug Language’
Author	Jim Kohen
First Published	1990
Pages	22
Size	295 mm x 210 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$5.00 Plus Postage

A dictionary of the Dharug Language with English translation

Title	Blacktown: A Concise History
Author	Jeanette French, BA
First Published	2006
Pages	23
Size	210 mm x 145 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$4.00 Plus Postage

A short history of Blacktown and district - Illustrated

Title	A Great Old Hall
Author	Les Tod
First Published	2005 referenced
Pages	23
Size	210 mm x 145 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$3.00 Plus Postage

A history of the Blacktown School of Arts, which was the city’s first community centre, now largely forgotten

Title	Blacktown: CBD Heritage Walk
Editor	Les Tod
First Published	2005
Pages	19
Size	210 mm x 145 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$3.00 Plus Postage

Blacktown and District Historical Society Inc, is proud to be part of

Blacktown and the surrounding districts.

Below are a number of publications showcasing the work

the society achieves in recording

the vast amount of history Blacktown has.

Please purchase some of these publications so we can continue our work.

See the end of this page for further details