Welcome to South Coast History Society Inc.

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

How and why did the NSW South Coast develop into what it is today? This booklet outlines the 9 or 10 most major determinants.

Categories: Bushfire

When petroleum became scarce in World War II, motorists turned to charcoal-burning producer gas units...

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Friday 10th September, 2021

Categories: South Coast Pioneers

Thomas Townsend was an amazing Colonial surveyor - whose only legacy is Mt__ Townsend, Australia's second highest mountain.

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Friday 28th February, 2020

Categories: South Coast Towns

Seven Mile Beach south of Gerroa was used for horse racing and then motor car and motor cycle racing...