Publications

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.

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.

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

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

These great publications are available by phoning
‘The Treasurer’ on 02 9675 4731
Or email on secretary@mountdruitthistory.org.au

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

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	They Left Their Mark Volume 3
Author	Hazel E. Magann FBDHS
First Published	2010 Referenced, indexed
Pages	78
Size	295 mm x 210 mm
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN	978-0-9807017-0-8
Price (AUD)	$15.00 plus $2.00 Postage

This book can be purchased from the Society direct at the Manse or by phone on (02) 9675-4731 and leaving a message.

A biography's on those who settled for a period of time in the Blacktown Districts. Also covers some of those buried at Prospect Cemetery.

Title	The Terror of Western Sydney Bold Jack Donahoe - The Wild Colonial Boy
Author	Dr. Steven Gapps
First Published
Pages	41
Size	A5
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN	978-0-9807017-1-5
Price (AUD)	$5.00 plus $1.50 Postage

Title	The Manse & Mount Druitt
Author	George Nicolaidis
First Published	2009
Pages	32
Size	A4
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN	978-0-9807017-0-8
Price (AUD)	$7.00 plus $1.50 Postage

This book can be purchased from the Society direct at the Manse or by phone on (02) 9675-4731 and leaving a message.

This book can be purchased from the Society direct at the Manse or by phone on (02) 9675-4731 and leaving a message.

Title	Mount Druitt Historical Society Journal - April 2009
Author	Mount Druitt Historical Society
First Published	April 2009
Pages	61
Size	A5
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$7.00 plus $1.50 Postage

This book can be purchased from the Society direct at the Manse or by phone on (02) 9675-4731 and leaving a message.

Title	Mount Druitt Historical Society Journal - Dec 2009
Author	Mount Druitt Historical Society
First Published	Dec 2009
Pages	54
Size	A5
Type of Book	Soft Cover
ISBN
Price (AUD)	$7.00 plus $1.50 Postage

This book can be purchased from the Society direct at the Manse or by phone on (02) 9675-4731 and leaving a message.