Lake Macquarie District Historical Society Inc.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS 1911-2011 TORONTO STATION LAKE MACQUARIE-NSW DULCIE HARTLEY Foreword When European settlers first arrived at Toronto they were no doubt inspired by its setting. The lake and its many pretty bays would no doubt have been a key part of their vision for the settlement and soon became a prime reason for people …
by A. Ian Mercer Teralba is one of the oldest settlements on the north-western shores of Lake Macquarie. Although today it is a quiet residential suburb, its origins are closely linked with the railway, coal mining, quarrying, and the early administration of Lake Macquarie. Aboriginal Heritage For thousands of years before European settlement, the area …
Supplied by Mr Jepson 9/2/66 The name “Marmong” is believed to be of Aboriginal origin. Several meanings have been suggested, including “low water” and “swampy water,” but no definitive translation has been established. It refers to the point south-east of Quigley Point, Booragul. It helps to provide shelter from the south to a bay used …
WILLIAM (BILL) WALKER & Stoney Creek Swimming Club Stoney Creek Swimming Club was in existence from 1930 until it closed in 1980, due to water quality issues. An area of Stoney Creek was roped off and used as a pool. The club established interclub competitions and which brought in visitors to the area, while also …