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Discover 45 Forgotten Newspapers: Blue Mountains’ Surprising Press History

By | November 12, 2024
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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED how many local Newspapers there have been in the Blue Mountains? The list of 45 titles will surprise you.   The history of newspapers in the Blue Mountains is a amazing as it reflects the region’s growth and development over time. We find the evolution of local press in this area… Read More »

Origin of Blue Mountains Town Names

By | June 15, 2021
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The Blue Mountains west of Sydney is steeped in History and each of its villages has a wonderful link to the exploring past. This list was compiled by John Low for the Blue Mountains Library. Lapstone (106m) The name “Lapstone Hill” was in use from at least the 1820s and derives from the shape of… Read More »