Traces the development of the church from a builders hut in 1955 through to the dedication of the new church in 1968 and its life beyond until 1995.  The church was established to commemorate the 200,000 air force personal who passed through the RAAF station - Bradfield Park during the war.  It outlines the primary donors and the various groups within the life of the church.

$5.00

An examination of the architecture of the magnificent homes of Warrawee and the Knox Garden day a tradition in Ku-ring-gai.  Incorporating the history of Knox Garden Day.  It is also a supplement to Zeny Edwards earlier book Six of the Best Architects of Ku-ring-gai.  (Available at the National Trust ‘Shop’ www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au)

$25.00

A very good history of the development of Avondale Golf club and its unique character.  Contains many short biographies of the personalities that played a part in development of the club and records of their sporting achievements.  Available from Avondale Golf Club 9449 6455.

$20.00

Do you remember the special part of Roseville - down to the water? Would you like to know: Who was Babbage? The story of the Roseville Bridge! Does Echo Point really go back to 1829? Would you like to read about the little East Roseville School, which became the Castle Cove School?

$8.00.

Pymble Presbyterian Church 1895-1977 and Pymble Uniting Church 1977-1985.

$6.00

A church centenary including local and family histories of early Lindfield.

$22.00

Du Faur was a 19th Century man of vision - creation of Ku-ring-ai Chase National Park was just one of his many achievements.  A comprehensive history of the man and his contribution to Ku-ring-gai and New South Wales.

$14.00

Order forms available from STEP Inc. website

For serious researchers of the area which later became Ku-ring-gai.

$28.00

Ku-ring-gai Historical Society.  Of interest to the serious historian, as well as those Ku-ring-gai residents of all ages who would like to know a little more about the district.

$24.00

This is the journal of Ku-ring-gai Historical Society.  The 2004 issue focused on the 800 acres of land granted to Daniel Dering Mathew, which covered part of Pymble and St Ives.  The later issues have focused on the land development, built environment and families who have lived in the properties.

• Issues from 2006 to current: $20.00 each
• Issues from 1998 to 2005: $15.00 each
• Issues from 1970s to 1997: $5.00 each

Ku-ring-gai Historical Society: Local History Series

$4.00

$4.00

An oral history of the Ku-ring-gai Home Front during the years 1939-1945.  Draws on the memories of many residents about this period, and is a fitting tribute to all people from this region who stayed at home during these years to service and assist with the war effort.

$15.00

An older book, published in 1978.  There are a few copies available.

$5.00

Ku-ring-gai Historical Society: Local History Series

$4.00

The history of Lindfield Public School from 1903 to 2003 tracing the development of the school and the community organizations associated with the school.  Well documented, illustrated and interesting reading.  Available from Tracey: 9416 8789.

$30.00

Map also available for the Lane Cove Valley.  Order forms available from STEP Inc. website

Life on Sydney’s Upper North Shore.  Based on a study of 198 families living in Turramurra and Wahroonga in 1897.  Ian Ramage introduces the reader to life on Sydney’s Upper North Shore based on families living in Turramurra and Wahroonga.  Available from 9489 3679.

$32.50

Traces the life and history of Joseph Fidden a very early pioneer of Ku-ring-gai, and his contribution to the development of the area.

$25.00

Based upon information published in the Sands Directories for the period.

$15.00

The story of St John’s Cemetery, Gordon with detailed information of the development of the cemetery and the lives of many of the people interred.

$10.00

This work is unique as it tells the story of a part of Ku-ring-gai’s history, which has not previously been told - the migration of an Italian family to the area.  It highlights some of the problems faced by a migrant family adjusting to life in a monocultural community in the 1930s to the 1950s.

$14.00

Ku-ring-gai Historical Society: Local History Series

$4.00

Not simply a biography of Ruby Pymble but a record of the Pymble families with personal anecdotes and recollections from relatives.

$14.00

A very comprehensive history of St John’s firstly as a Methodist Church and later from 1977 as the Uniting Church.  Contains comprehensive listings of members of committees and parish organisations.

$35.00

Ku-ring-gai Historical Society: Local History Series.

$4.00

Ian revisits Wahroonga and treats the reader to some notes on People and Places.  Many stories from the delightful suburb of Wahroonga.  Available from 9489 3679.

$39.95

Ku-ring-gai Historical Society: Local History Series.

$4.00

Ku-ring-gai Historical Society.  Tells the story of many women of achievement in this area, redressing the balance of recorded history being largely written by and about men.

$24.00