Situated on the sw shores of port stephens the tilligerry peninsula is made up of 5 towns. Its a makeover of the original a history of the tilligerry peninsula and is more family focused on those settlers who took up land in and around the upper reaches of tilligerry creek from. It is widely believed, and it would seem logical to do so, that the name derived from a distinctive lemon tree which once grew there. From a sea of mallee an illustrated history of yeelanna and district, yeelanna book committee treloar, w.
Eyres hope a history of the mount hope and mount drummond. The ring of kerry is one of irelands most beloved of landscapes this multidisciplinary exploration will make anyones visit to the ring even more magical the iveragh peninsula, often referred to as the ring of kerry, is one of irelands most dramatic and beautiful landscapes. Between lakes and limestone a history of kapinnie and brimpton lake in the hundred of mitchell, kapinnie historical book committee vigar, m. In the words of early settler and surveyorentrepreneur henry halloran, tilligerry peninsula is almost an island. Port stephens visitor guide 2017 by destination port. Wash hands frequently and prior to every bridge session. Larkwood tours provide minibus treks about port stephens, tel. View sold price history for this house and research neighbouring property values in tanilba bay, nsw 2319. Kahibah brass band would like to thank the community of the tilligerry peninsula for the support of our recent fundraiser at club lemon tree. History, folklore, archaeology by steve macdonogh, published in 1993 by brandon book publishers, dingle, co. It is located on the tilligerry peninsula adjacent to the bay from which it got its name. We welcome your calls and inquiries and are always happy to answer any questions about our books.
You wouldnt think so these days, even looking at a map of the tilligerry peninsula, which spears northeast from the present salt ash traffic roundabout. Port stephens is a naturally beautiful area, with plenty of reasons to visit all year round. Jul 31, 2016 as promised, here is the downloadable file of jean olleys book. Po box 32 tanilba bay 2319 tilligerry community centre kenneth pde lemon tree passage. Port stephens family history society is in the early stages of research for its latest book. The harbour lies wholly within the local government. Visitors browsing along the waterfront reserves on the peninsula may be lucky enough to spot one of these cute and cuddly animals. Tilligerry tidy townslandcare 1997 wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required.
The walks are easy to moderate, with the longest taking approximately 90 minutes. The history of the tilligerry peninsula compiled and. Discover tilligerry peninsula cartographic material. Port stephens lies within the port stephensgreat lakes marine park and is situated about 160 kilometres 99 mi northeast of sydney. Located on the legendary pacific coast, port stephens is home to a magnificent waterway 2. His story is interesting and inextricably linked to the history of the tilligerry peninsula and in particular lemon tree passage. Souvenir history of port huron, michigan wittliff, j. Probus south pacific tilligerry peninsula combined probus. Henry blackford was the first settler on the tilligerry peninsula which forms part of the southern shoreline of port stephens. New book from port stephens family history society news of. Its story is multilayered, involving the imprint of mythological as well as historic settlers and invaders.
Lemon tree passage is a suburb of port stephens in new south wales. May 9, 2020 rent from people in port stephens, australia from. Jan 28, 2015 port stephens is a large natural harbour which spans the 24 km between the mouth of the karuah river to the pacific ocean. Book is in good condition with no visible general wear and tear, some mild staining to pages, is covered in clear plastic, otherwise no. Peninsula books has been providing fine and rare books to collectors, institutions and the book trade since 1975. This is just one step in many where various sections of the hunter are being monitored for koala activity. Lemon tree passage and other towns, port stephens, n. Plants of the tilligerry peninsula archives tilligerry. There are three main areas to explore surrounding the spectacular bay of port stephens. Port stephens, an open youthful tide dominated drowned valley estuary, is a large natural harbour of approximately 4 square kilometres 52 sq mi located in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Sep 30, 2017 port stephens family history society is in the early stages of research for its latest book.
Meeting since 1986 3 computers and 6 microfiche readers available library books, overseas information available. In the broader picture, he was part of the influx of immigrants who came by choice to australia, which began about 1800 and continues to this day. A firsthand account of grain lumping and grain agents in the immediate prebulk handling era on eyre peninsula. Peninsula a spring cart, that was somehow pulled through miles of trackless bush. Jul 16, 2011 tilligerry peninsula is as the sign says is almost an island. The bench book is a companion book to the convicts of the australian agricultural company 1825 1850. Port stephens, an open youthful tidedominated drownedvalley estuary, is a large natural harbour of approximately 4 square kilometres 52 sq mi located in the hunter region of new south wales, australia port stephens lies within the port stephensgreat lakes marine park and is situated about 160 kilometres 99 mi northeast of sydney. May 30, 2014 the purpose of my visit to the tilligerry peninsula last week was a 1900s reenactment of the boat trip to the old salt ash wharf, to learn more about the early settlers who lived and worked along the creek. Tilligerry habitat state reserve attraction tour tanilba. Advertise with news of the area and you get your ad in 1 in print, 2 on the news website like this ad, and 3 on our social media news site. A history of the tilligerry peninsula compiled and. This book seeks to deepen and illuminate our understanding of its landscape, history and heritage. The story of tilligerry habitat the first ten years 19932002.
Members and visitors shall sign their name on the attendance record to indicate they have attended a club meeting, activity or function with the attendance record being retained by the appropriate organiser for a period of 12 months for the purpose of liability insurance records. The tilligerry community library is unique it is run by a large and passionate group of volunteers and managed by port stephens library. On the south western shores of port stephens lies the tilligerry peninsula which is made up of 5 villages. Property data for 59 tilligerry track, tanilba bay, nsw 2319. The blackford family migrated as a result of henry. Visit tilligerry habitat reserve to discover koalas in their natural environment, local flora and native birds. An ideal spot to see koalas in the wild so please drive safely and keep dogs on leads. Tilligerry landcare group plays an active role working with six other committees in saving tilligerry bushland, and our envirotrust grant enables us to work on patches of bushland undertaking weeding, planting and regeneration activities across the tilligerry peninsula other activities include.
In 1859 he married christina mcintosh who later became the midwife in the district. The tilligerry peninsula is home to the swamp mahogany and forest red gum trees a prime habitat for koalas. The library has its own collection of books and magazines and also receives a regular rotation of items from other branches. Salt ash, oyster cove, tanilba bay, mallabula and lemon tree passage. They welcome all community groups to send in their news or details of upcoming events. A brief history of anna bay and its school 1 the explorers to gain some understanding of the background to the development of anna bay, we need to look briefly at the early history of the port stephens area. Tilligerry habitat biodiversity survey16 june 2018 11. The name of this club shall be tilligerry peninsula combined probus club incorporated.
Port stephens including soldiers point, salamander bay and shoal bay large natural harbour north of newcastle with a number of holiday towns around its edges. We have appraisals of the best places to see in tilligerry creek. Darke peak kielpa history book committee, after darke, darke peak kielpa history book committee, darke peak, 1994. Lemon tree passage, mallabula, oyster cove, salt ash and tanilba bay. The history of the tilligerry community centre, sue spliet port stephens district map cartographic material. Go fourwheel driving in the sand dunes, swim with dolphins, surf and snorkel, or explore the worldclass national parks. The origin of the name may mean three swamps in the local aboriginal language. The area supports one of the last viable koala populations in new south wales. From this couple descended the cromarty family which now has many branches in the port stephens and hunter areas. Life is never still a history of karkoo and district, karkoo hall inc. The local tilligerry adult and community education tace volunteers headed by sue hamilton has got the site up and running.
We have a select general stock of books and specialize in americana in its many forms. The dixson map collection sir william dixson was born in 1870. Port stephens accommodation nelson bay attractions and. Tanilba bay is located just west of lemon tree passage on the tilligerry peninsula. Tanilba is said to mean place of white flowers in a local indigenous language, presumably a reference to the flannel flowers which formerly thrived in the area. View the detailed park and fire management documents. It is placed at the end of the tilligerry peninsula, and has a population of over 2,500. This waterway was once the hub of port stephens until the americans finished the main road to nelson bay in world war ii. Nov 19, 2008 larkwood tours provide minibus treks about port stephens, tel. Come and join us at tilli fest 19 formerly tilligerry festival on 16 november 2019 at henderson park, lemon tree.
With the elderly most at risk from coronavirus, tilligerry bridge club has trumped in with health initiatives to reduce risk. The national geographic traveler has described it as the most beautiful place on earth. Its a makeover of the original a history of the tilligerry peninsula and is more family focused on those settlers who took up land in and around the upper reaches of tilligerry creek from the 1850s onwards. Book your attractions for the top things to do in tilligerry creek on goldcoastqld. Tilligerry rsl 5 reliance boulevarde, tanilba bay 2319 rated 4.
No one knows with absolute certainty the origin of the name lemon tree passage. Sue hamilton said that online news was the way of the future. Posters issued by the nsw bridge association advise members to adopt the following precautions. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries.
We work on the tilligerry peninsula 40km east of raymond terrace. The visitors centre also has an access guide for those with mobility restrictions. The history of the tilligerry peninsula compiled and edited by william howard and members of the tilli. As promised, here is the downloadable file of jean olleys book. Tilligerry landcare group plays an active role working with six other committees in saving tilligerry bushland, and our envirotrust grant enables us to work on patches of bushland undertaking weeding, planting and regeneration activities across the tilligerry peninsula. This cultural atlas, comprising over fifty individual chapters and case studies, provides the reader with a. Souvenir history of port huron, michigan paperback january 1, 1906 by j. Tilligerry peninsula is as the sign says is almost an island. In truth, its not a town in its own right, but rather a region that is divided into different areas. Port stephens family history society inc publications.
Some of the areas covered are booral, stroud, karuah and port stephens. There is plenty to do in this small, picturesque bayside town. The history of the tilligerry peninsula compiled and edited. From about 1904 though, horsedrawn coaches to the salt ash wharf were the main form of transport connecting newcastle to soldiers point, tea gardens and nelson bay. Port stephens, in particular the tilligerry peninsula, has a number of swamp mahogany trees, one of a koalas favourite foods. Probus south pacific tilligerry peninsula combined. The purpose of this club shall be to advance intellectual and cultural interests among adult persons who have retired or are semiretired from their former occupation. Holidays to port stephens and central coast australia austravel. There are many theories on how lemon tree passage got its name. Mallabula is a primarily residential suburb of the port stephens local government area in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. He began collecting books and manuscripts in the 1890s and focussed on australiana, although his collection also includes many rare and valuable european works.
Fading footprints pioneers, runs and settlement of the lower eyre peninsula, pba. The peninsula has witnessed significant periods of transition, perhaps none more so than in the present era. Dingle is one of the most favoured spots in ireland for the independently minded visitor. You can explore the botanic gardens, walk up tomaree headland, experience the thrill of a toboggan ride or. This is the history and the story of tilligerry and district and of the people that lived there. The file is 8mb in size, so it may take a while to download if you are not on nbn. Port stephens is a large natural harbour which spans the 24 km between the mouth of the karuah river to the pacific ocean.
Dingle peninsula hill walking, hiking and treking in ireland. Tanilba is said to mean place of white flowers, presumably a reference to the flannel flowers which formerly thrived in the area. The tourist information centre can provide tourist brochures, maps, and local history publications. Book is in good condition with no visible general wear and tear, some mild staining to pages, is covered in clear plastic, otherwise no other preloved markings. Subdivided in 1962, this area is popular with retirees. Holidays to port stephens and central coast australia. It was tilligerry creek, one of the best known tributaries to port stephens, parallel to the lemon tree passage road behind a dense screen of mangroves. New book from port stephens family history society news.
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