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THE WAY WE WERE

About Us

The Watsons Bay & Vaucluse Social History Group is a non-profit, volunteer
organisation conceived in 2012 by a small group of local residents who had a
shared interest in the social history of the Watsons Bay and Vaucluse area. They
formed a Committee and became involved with Woollahra Council’s Community
Development Department’s social history project, “People and Places That
Shaped Our Lives”

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Our Book - THE WAY WE WERE

THE WAY WE WERE contains
recollections and stories of the Watsons
Bay and Vaucluse areas, from long-term
residents, that have never before been
recorded. Accompanied by photographs,
artwork and background history, it’s a
publication to be enjoyed by locals, the
wider community, and anyone with a
keen interest in historic Sydney.

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There are two ways to download the book, simply choose how you wish to receive it,
either in full or chapter-by chapter. Click a button below to download now.
(Note we require some information from you upfront, in order to download)

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e-Book Online

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after selecting ‘Read Online’

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We encourage you to upload your own Watsons Bay and Vaucluse related
stories, memories, experiences and photos.

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Some Useful Links

Royal Australian Historical Society

Australia’s oldest historical organisation founded in Sydney in 1901.

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Woollahra Municipal Library / Local History

Informs us of the history and heritage of our local places and people.

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Watsons Bay Association

Is tasked with preserving Watsons Bay and its history for generations to come.

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Fellowship of First Fleeters

Is an organisation comprised of descendants of those who arrived in Sydney Cove with the First Fleet in 1788 and also those interested in the First Fleet.

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Australian National Maritime Museum

Australia’s museum of the sea containing all things relating to our maritime history and heritage.

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Acknowledgements

The publication of THE WAY WE WERE would not be possible without the support
of the following organisations: Fluccs-The Australian Cloud for Community Hosting, Royal Australian Historical Society, Woollahra Municipal Council, NSW Government Create NSW and Community Grants Hub.

Contact Us!

We’d love to hear from you - Get in touch with us
with any questions you may have about our book, or
if you wish to contribute any material related to the
history of the Watsons Bay and Vaucluse areas

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