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Welcome to the Port Stephens Family History Society Inc.
Established in 1986, the aim of the society is to offer genealogy, local history and heritage research facilities to members, visitors, and the wider community.
Welcome to the Port Stephens Family History Society Inc
Established in 1986, the aim of the society is to offer genealogy, local history and heritage research facilities to members, visitors, and the wider community. The society’s focus on local history and heritage research contributes to preserving the area’s rich historical legacy.
We meet on Thursday from 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Lemon Tree Passage Old School Centre. For more information go to Membership.
About Tanilba Bay
Tanilba Bay, the focus for our current heritage and history project, is a suburb on the Tilligerry Peninsula in the Port Stephens area of New South Wales, Australia. The name “Tanilba” is believed to mean “place of white flowers” in a local Indigenous language, possibly referring to the flannel flowers that used to thrive in the area.
Why we love the Tilligerry Peninsula
The Tilligerry Peninsula, encompassing Salt Ash, Oyster Cove, Tanilba Bay, Mallabula, and Lemon Tree Passage, offers a serene coastal lifestyle amidst picturesque waterfronts and natural beauty. With parks, reserves, and local amenities including a primary school and shops, it provides an ideal blend of tranquility and urban convenience.
Always was,
Always will be
The Tilligerry is in the traditional territory of the Worimi people, who have a deep cultural connection to the area. They are the traditional owners of the Port Stephens region, where the Tanilba Bay is located.
