In 1831, the ship the Stirling Castle set sail from Scotland carrying Henry Carmichael and fifty skilled artisans bound for the New South Wales Colony. Their journey, driven by Enlightenment ideals and a hunger for opportunity, was the beginning of something much much bigger. Two years later, the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts was founded; built on the labour, intellect and aspirations of those early arrivals. But what happened in between? Shipwrecks, reinvention, and a story largely forgotten, until now. Come and listen to Peter Hobbins, curator and historian as he brings the real people behind the passenger list to vivid life – uncovering a legacy that shaped Sydney itself.
Correys Ave runs between Major’s Bay Road and Concord Road. It is named in honour of Thomas Obed Correy Junior in recognition of his contribution to the community over many years. He served on Concord Council and, in fact, was an Alderman on the first Concord Council, set up in 1983. He was also mayor…
This is Stewart Robert Melville’s reflection on his life in Concord. The photos and story were given to the City of Canada Bay Heritage Society by his family, and it forms an important part of the history of Canada Bay. It is in his own words with only a few editorial changes to assist with…
Trish Skehan is a longstanding member of the City of Canada Bay Heritage Society and has a keen interest in history. She has authored a number of books including the “Walkers of Yaralla” and “Frontline of the Pandemic: Australia 1919” that are for sale at the Museum. Trish’s latest book “The Secrets of ANZAC Ridge:…
There’s some confusion about exactly when the first camels and their handlers arrived in Australia, and for what purpose. We do know that “Harry” was the first camel to arrive in Australia after landing in Port Adelaide on 12 October, 1840. The animal was shipped from Tenerife, Spain, by the Phillips brothers, Henry Weston and George. Camels…
This book is a vivid and engaging recollection of George’s first 15 years of life growing up in Concord West and Mortlake. A master storyteller, George writes about his life from his birth in 1930 until he leaves school in 1945, against the background of the consequences of the Great Depression and World War Two….
We’ve hit the magic milestone and can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. At this stage, the City of Canada Bay Museum won’t be opening to the public immediately but we will use the time to clean the premises, which are looking a little sad following the nearly four months closure. …
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