The PSFHS has for some time now been gathering research for a new, revised publication about the history of not only the Tilligerry Peninsula but all the surrounding areas of Parading Ground[part of early Williamtown], Salt Ash, Bobs Farm, Majors Flat, Lower Anna Bay and Taylors Beach [formerly Banks Farm]. The additional settlements are all …
Sighting & Naming of Port Stephens
The European history of Port Stephens begins with the voyage of HMS ‘Endeavour’, commanded by James Cook. Cook had been instructed by the Royal Society in London to observe the transit of the planet Venus across the face of the sun, an event predicted to occur on 3 June 1769 in Tahiti. Following the observation …
History and Heritage of Tanilba House
A full history of the Caswell family, and complete history and heritage of Tanilba House and its subsequent ownership. We reveal the full naval career of Lt. William Caswell and biographies of the forty [40] known convicts that were assigned to him, and in addition, the daily diaries of Caswell’s Overseer, Charles William Stuart.
Journal – February 2020 – Now Available Online
JOURNAL OF THE PORT STEPHENS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC. February 2020 HISTORY & HERITAGE OF TANILBA HOUSE 250 YEARS – CAPTAIN COOK’S VOYAGE CONVICT BIOGRAPHIES DIALECT OF THE ORKNEY ISLANDS Glossary of terms peculiar to Orkney land rentals Lemon Tree- Feb 2020 You can also view other journals here.
