

Mt Kembla's first school, Violet Hill.
Re-examining the illustration in light of various historical photos of the area and taking into account the errors in scale and perspective.


The naming of American Creek, Mt Kembla
Early land grant deeds confirm the name "American Creek" from as early as October 1842, making it most likely that the creek was n


American Creek's Golden Valley
The Leahaney family purchased Lot 130 in 1843 and remained in the area for over one hundred years, yet up until now, their story had remaine


The site of the ancient fig tree
"Long before Europeans noticed this giant fig tree, though, it was known and revered by the Dharawal people. Perfectly situated at the