Welcome to South Coast History Society Inc.

The intriguing histories of the South Coast of NSW, Australia

We’re different! We are a history society... not a historical society. We don’t run a museum. We don’t have a library.

Our interest is the fascinating history of the ENTIRE South Coast of NSW, and our aim is to widely promote that history.

If you are also interested in South Coast history, this is your website!

Recollections Magazine Latest Issue

'Recollections' 52

Includes:
The Age of Sail
A New Take on the Bermagui Mystery
Moruya's Former Post Ofice
Batemans Bay Teacher's Residence
Mitchell's House, Ulladulla
King House, Milton
Meroogal, Nowra
A history of Jervis Bay

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This Month's Feature Stories

Aboard an Illawarra and South Coast Steam Navigation Company vessel

Categories: South Coast Shipwrecks

What was it like travelling aboard an Illawarra and South Coast Steam Navigation Company’s vessel?

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Thomas Newing

Tuesday 13th July, 2021

Categories: South Coast Pioneers

Thomas Newing was the Kiama district's prolific Dry Stone-Wall Builder...

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Araluen Valley Gold

Monday 31st March, 2025

Categories: South Coast Industries

Alluvial gold was discovered in September 1851 in the Araluen Valley. Almost overnight, thousands of prospectors moved to the area.

Within a year an estimated 100,000 ozs of gold had been recovered, earning the area a reputation of being one of the richest goldfields in Australia...

Welcome to South Coast History Society Inc.

The intriguing histories of the South Coast of NSW, Australia

Recollections Magazine Latest Issue

'Recollections' 52

This Month's Feature Stories

Aboard an Illawarra and South Coast Steam Navigation Company vessel

Thomas Newing

Araluen Valley Gold

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