Grant will ensure old council records are preserved
Kiama Library has been successful in obtaining a Public Library Infrastructure Grant through the State Library of NSW. The Grants are aimed at projects that will assist NSW councils to […]
Category Archives: History
A link with the past closes its doors
Saturday 27 of February marks an end of an era for Kiama with the closing of the Simmons family’s hardware store in Terralong Street. The Kiama Supply Co (aka Mitre […]
Experts concerned over Manning Street DA
The owner of the Telstra site in Manning St, between the Westpac building and the former CBC bank chambers, has lodged a DA with Council to build a shop and […]
Donations sought to restore Lloyd Ree’s legacy to Kiama
A chance comment by Lloyd Rees’ son Alan has led to the rediscovery of a treasure trove of paintings in a Kiama High storeroom. They date back to 1962 when […]
Orry-Kelly tribute night
It was the night that Kiama finally came together to honour its famous son – the extraordinarily talented Orry-Kelly who against all odds became the toast of Hollywood as a […]
Picnic train tradition set to be revived
Those looking to relive the era of steam trains will be excited to hear Lachlan Valley Railway Society has scheduled a series of Kiama Picnic Train trips. Vintage steam locomotive […]
Simmons’ family home on the market
Illadee has been home to four generations of the Simmons family since it was built in 1907. The 1850sqm property, on the corner of Manning and Barney Sts, is now […]
All there is to know about Terragong Swamp
Did you know that a vast marshland once covered the floor of the Jamberoo Valley? 120 years ago a drainage scheme was initiated which changed ‘the swamp’ into one of […]
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