Publications

Title	Blacktown Shire Council Incorporated 1906 - I Take But I Surrender
Author	George Nicolaidis
First Published	2007 Referenced, indexed
Pages	100
Size	295 mm x 210 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN	9780949174123
Price (AUD)	$25.00 Including Postage

The first elected “little known councillors” who had striven diligently to achieve purpose for which Blacktown Council was created, had to battle from the very beginning with inadequate revenue and constant demand for municipal services. They rendered honorary service and received no salaries. This book tells their story.

Mount Druitt Historical Society is proud to be part of Mount Druitt.

Below are a number of publications showcasing the work

the society achieves in recording

the vast amount of history Mount Druitt has.

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

See the end of this page for further details.

All monies collected from sale of publications are donated by the author -

George Nicolaidis towards the restorations of St Bartholomew’s Church

Title	Mount Druitt Advancement Club Hall
Author	George Nicolaidis
First Published	1995
Pages	49
Size	210 mm x 147 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$7.00 Including Postage

Celebrating the halls 70th birthday, this book records past events which led to the construction by the wonderful and spontaneous support given by the local residents in their highly spirited determination to finance the project with their limited financial means.

Title	The Emerts Of Mount Druitt
Author	George Nicolaidis
First Published	1987 - reprinted 1999 with historical photos added
Pages	29
Size	295 mm x 210 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$6.00 Including Postage

On the 28th October 1852, the ship “Helena” left Hamburg, Germany, its destination Sydney, Australia with 185 immigrant passengers aboard. Almost all the males on board were vine dressers and came from the rural section of that country. Among the passengers were 27 year old Frederick Emert and his young wife Rosine. Read their story.

Title	Eastern Creek and Land Settlers
Author	George Nicholidis
First Published	2000
Pages	162
Size	295 mm x 210 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$15.00 Including Postage

Eastern Creek was an extremely important part of the development of New South Wales. This book discovers the secrets and hardships that surround the first land settlers around this area

Title	The History of the ‘Manse’ and Mount Druitt
Author	George Nicolaidis
First Published
Pages	28
Size	295 mm x 210 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$6.00 Including Postage

Discover one of Mount Druitt's most famous buildings, ‘The Manse’ and its role as part of the history of Mount Druitt.

These great publications are available by phoning
‘The Secretary’ on 029625 4921
Or email on secretary@mountdruitthistory.org.au