Local History Grant
The Local History Collection is both the major and core collection of historical information pertaining to the LGA. The library aims to collect information that documents the social and cultural heritage of the local area. A wide range of both primary and secondary material is collected in all formats including regalia. The library participates in the national oral history programme and currently is undertaking a major project to increase public access to rate and valuation books; microfilming documents held in the State Government Repository.
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The Local History Collection is the first and most accessible point of access for the public seeking information ranging on a variety of topics e.g. genealogy, house research, prominent local figures, associations, council documents and local events.
In a nutshell – People, Places and Events - the Local History Grants aim to support and enrich this diverse collection.
The 2011 Local History Grants are now closed.
The Local History Grants will be available again in August 2012. Please review the attached criteria and check this site again closer to August this year:
 Local History Grant Criteria 2012 (30.38kB)
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Grant Amount: up to $5,000 will be available per project.
Applications are invited from eligible organisations or persons to undertake projects about people, places and events of historical significance to the Leichhardt LGA ; comprising research, collections, archiving, conservation, publications and exhibitions about Leichhardt’s social and cultural history.
For more information contact Marilyn Taylor, Library Manager, Leichhardt Library Service on (02)9367 9336 or email library@lmc.nsw.gov.au
Leichhardt Local History Grants
Projects 2005 -2010: completed and in progress
Annandale : the realisation of a model township 1876 -1899 – research
Now titled ’Marine Officer, Convict Wife: The Johnstons of Annandale’. Research and publication of a history of the Subdivision of ‘Johnston’s Bush’ and the development of the North Annandale estate. Published October 2008.
Project co-ordinator: Dr Peter Reynolds, Historian
Burial Register of the Balmain Catholic Cemetery- research
To recreate the LOST.html burial register of the long disappeared Balmain Catholic Cemetery which was located in Leichhardt during the period 1868 to 1906. 106 transcriptions yielded information on 74 burials. This brings the current number of burial records to 740. The current plan is to complete this project by 2010 when it is hoped that about 1,000 burials will have been located.
Project co-ordinator: Patrick Callaghan
Callan Street, Rozelle – oral histories and video
A history of Callan Street and its residents forming a cohesive capsule of Rozelle life from the old Harding & Sons 1930s factory/ early light industrial days to the present day.
Project co-ordinator: Dr. David Watson, Academic and Denise Corrigan, Archivist
Callan Park and Broughton Hall Stage 1 - research
Research begins with the early European history of the site - land grants to John Austen, Lawrence Butler, Francis Lloyd (1819) and Luke Ralph (1821). The estate history forms the next stage and concerns John Keep of Broughton Hall and John Ryan Brennan of Garry Owen. Research on the suburbs of the area leads to the establishment of Callan Park Hospital for the Insane from 1876 driven by Dr. Frederic Norton Manning and the Colonial Architect James Barnet. The founding of Broughton Hall Psychiatric Clinic and the contribution of Dr. Sydney Evan Jones will be established. The project closes with the 1961 Royal Commission, its aftermath and events leading up to amalgamations Rozelle Hospital.
Project co-ordinator: Dr. Peter Reynolds, Historian
Callan Park and Broughton Hall Stage 2 - writing and editing
A continuation of Stage 1 now undertaking writing, cartography, data entry and image editing
Project co-ordinator: Dr. Peter Reynolds, Historian
Dead Ends: the uses and abuses of the end streets as they meet the foreshores of Leichhardt – research
Research of public records and photographs relating to the use of pubic road reserves at the foreshores edge revealing the historical uses of street ‘dead ends’ At different periods these streets have had public and private uses – as wharfs, public open space, rowing clubs, baths etc.
Project co-ordinator: Meredith Walker, Heritage Consultant
Historic Walks in the Leichhardt LGA – booklet
A collation of walks throughout the Leichhardt LGA as an easy reference guide for walkers
Project co-ordinator: Heritage Group of Leichhardt District (HGOLD)
Leichhardt Aldermen 1872-1948 - research
An alphabetically arranged collection of interpretative biographical articles and memorials to the early aldermen of Leichhardt; recording lives, families and careers. A good contextual outline of the influential people who shaped Leichhardt including dertials to understand their family history, occupations and social status and the more complex social links with labour, politics and sport.
Project co-ordinator: Tricia Mack, Historian
Leichhardt Historical Journal No. 24
Journal No. 24 comprises new articles and completes articles commenced in LHJ No. 23; these articles further support heritage conservation in the Leichhardt LGA. The articles are
Rowland Walpole Loane, Esq, at Balmain by Eric Young
Birchgrove House – an update by Peter Reynolds
Thomas Elliott & Isaac Tester, Leichhardt East Boneboilers by Peter Reynolds
Section 7 Waterview Estate by Peter Reynolds
Section 8 Waterview Estate by Peter Reynolds
Project co-ordinator: Dr. Peter Reynolds, Historian
Leichhardt Historical Journal - Editions
Leichhardt Historical Journal No. 25 - journal
Journal No. 25 completes articles commenced in No. 24; these articles further support heritage conservation in the Leichhardt LGA. The articles are:
Frances Hemming, Leichhardt Boneboiler, Part 2 by John Mitchell
The Haunted House, 51 Piper Street& Francis Hemming by Peter Reynolds
A semi-Rural Retreat, Places, People & Society in Glebe 1828-1861 by Max Solling
The Elswick Heights Estate by Peter Reynolds The Waterview Estate by Peter Reynolds
Project co-ordinator: Dr. Peter Reynolds, Historian
Leichhardt Historical Journal - Editions
Leichhardt Memorial Plaques – photographic archive
A complete inventory of surviving foundation stones, monuments, memorials, tablets and plaques in the Leichhardt Municipality.
Project co-ordinator: Heritage Group of Leichhardt District (HGOLD)
HGOLD - Photographic Archive
Lesbian and Gay History of Leichhardt
This project explores the rich lesbian and gay history of the Leichhardt Local Government Area. The project comprises of six oral histories, a website and a booklet entitled Out and About: Sydney's Lesbian Scene 1960s-1980s.
Project co-ordinator: Dr Rebecca Jennings, Historian
Marine Officer, Convict Wife: The Johnstons of Annandale’ – book
George Johnston played an important part in creating a viable colony out of pitiable beginnings. He gained enduring notoriety for deposing Governor Bligh in 1808 but his wider role as a solider and entrepreneur was no less important. This book illuminates Johnston’s achievements and the cost to him. More striking is the depiction of Esther, a young milliner transported for stealing 21 yards of silk lace, who rose to play a key role im managing Johnston’s large pastoral properties.
Project co-ordinator: Dr. Peter Reynolds, Historian
Mondo and More: the 20th century Greening of Leichhardt – report and public lecture
A detailed report on the shifting patterns in the greening of Leichhardt and domestic gardens representing across the different suburbs in the Leichhardt municipality; comprising photographs, maps, aerials, streetscapes and individual gardens. It considers the shift from growing vegetables for domesticate consumption to ‘lifestyle gardens’ and decorative planting. Also consider the development of community gardens and increased native planting.
Project co-ordinator: Roslyn Burge, Historian
Movers and Shakers: Women of the Leichhardt Community Vol. 2 - monograph
Volume one researched selected women from the local community spanning from early settlement to 1945. Volume 2 was planned to focus on women community leaders post 1945. Sadly due to the death of author Davidia (Dee) Peters the Volume 2 remains uncompleted.
Project co-ordinator: Jo de Groot
Place is People: Annandale1907 – 2007 - monograph
This book covers the history of Annandale; its significant people, places and events. Commencing in 1907 a year that witnessed the inauguration of iconic landmark Bentons Real Estate, Annandale North Public School and the birth of Cardinal James Freemann. The death of Sir John Young and the beginning of the break up of his vast Kentville estate are highlights.
Project co-ordinator: Mary Haire, Writer & researcher
Preservation Survey Report, Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist, Balmain North
Conservation and repair of the photographic images and related documentary materials of St. John’s Church; before digitization. Develop an appropriate conservation strategy for the parish’s heritage collection and to assist in the microfilming of the bulk of the parish’s archival records.
Project co-ordinator: John Williams
Private Archives of Leichhardt (PAL) – website
Research and compilation of information on privately held historical collections in the Leichhardt local government area; people, places and businesses. To ascertain and catalogue privately held collections of family history, details of local business, and histories of schools, photographs and ephemera.
Project co-ordinator: Heritage Group of Leichhardt District (HGOLD)
HGOLD - Privately Held Collections
Rowing on with Leichhardt by Merle Kavanagh - book
The book commences with the opening of the Leichhardt Rowing Club in 1886 by Sir Henry Parkes, the rebuilding of a boathouse destroyed by storm, the membership who fought in two World Wars and the former Olympians who continue to lend support to the club.
Project co-ordinator: Barry Moynahan, Vice President, Leichhardt Rowing Club, 2007
Rozelle Hospital Oral History Project
Rozelle hospital closed in March 2008. Interviews of current and former staff at Rozelle Hospital; recording reminiscences of medical practices, patient care, the role the grounds and the landscape played in patient therapy, changing patterns of use of the building, community reactions, recreation fro patients, sporting events and the strong migrant communities within the domestic staff.
Project co-ordinator: Roslyn Burge, Historian
Stories from the Leichhardt Area – booklet
Publication of this booklet contains 7 stories of people and places arising from the Pal project – the Private Archives of Leichhardt; shedding light on the way of life of some of the early inhabitants of the Leichhardt Area.
Project co-ordinator: Heritage Group of Leichhardt District (HGOLD)
Swimming in Leichhardt - Research
History of public baths, some private baths, swimming pools and informal bathing areas along the foreshores of the Leichhardt local government area.
Project co-ordinator: Meredith Walker, Heritage Consultant
Tony Dixon Legacy – publications
Collection of local identity and community worker Tony Dixon’s writings and artworks; locating sources and subjects of Tony’s work in preparation of publication.
Project co-ordinator: Jo de Groot
Transforming the Local - oral histories
This is an oral history project, designed to explore the experience of gentrification, particularly responses to social and cultural changes in the Leichhardt municipality from the 1960s to the present day. 10 interviews and transcriptions completed.
Project co-ordinator: Dr. Paula Hamilton, Historian
The Mural In The Crescent, Annandale, oral histories, workshop and website data.
The mural in The Crescent is a key place for understanding the history of Community and Council activism in the 70s and into the 80s in explaining the issues, people and organisations.
Project co-ordinator: Bruce Lay - Heritage Solutions.
Street Names of Leichhardt
A book of Street Names and Places of Leichhardt a research that will provide an overview of the people, places and events current at the time the streets were first named. The publication will include 110 streets in the Leichhardt Suburb.
Project co-ordinator: Patrick James
Centenary of Leichhardt Wanderers J.L.C
This project is to publish a book marking 100 years of Leichhardt Wanderers RLC with an emphasis on the involvement of families through generations of participation in District Sport.
Project co-ordinator: Geoff Large
Ballast Point Campaign - oral histories
Saving 2.6 is an oral history project designed to explore the experiences of local activists in Balmain who fought to save the Ballast Point peninsula for community open space. Ballast Point is a 2.6 hectare site in Birchgrove. Between 1928 and the mid-1990s the site operated as a fuel storage and refuelling depot operated by Caltex.
The project will use oral history interviews to record the experiences of local community activists who fought to save the site from residential development over a 20 year period. It is anticipated 8 to 10 interviews will be undertaken. Interviewees will be identified through established networks and a notice in the next issue of the local precinct bulletin.
Project co-ordinator: Bruce Carter, Local History Researcher
Heritage Photographic Booklet
200 Historic Photographs comprising of 50 photographs of each of the following areas: the Balmain Peninsula, Rozelle/Lilyfield, Leichhardt and Annandale.
Project co-ordinator: Leichhardt Heritage Committee
August 2010