THE GOLDEN CHAIN.: a history of Sebastopol with special reference to gold and mining
Published in 1980 with the assistance of the Borough Council of Sebastopol, this is a history of the gold rush settlement of Sebastopol. 136 pages. $15hardcover, $10paperback (plus postage if required.)
The book includes:
¨Early European settlement
¨Alluvial, deep Lead, and quartz lode gold mining history
¨Fascinating historic photographs
¨Origins of street names
¨List of early hotels (location, proprietor and year established.)
¨List of Mayors and Principal Officers of the Borough
This book is available from the society’s rooms or by mail order at $15 for hardcover or$10 paperback plus postage and handling.To order, or obtain a quote for mailing costs, contact us here.
You won’t want to miss out on your copy of this piece of Sebastopol’s history!
Sebastopol Victoria An historical survey of early Sebastopol
Sebastopol Victoria: An historical survey of early Sebastopol: 1864-1964…compiled for the occasion of the celebrations of the Centenary of the Sebastopol Borough Council by Evan D. Jenkins. Sebastopol Victoria: An historical survey of early Sebastopol: 1864-1964…compiled for the occasion of the celebrations of the Centenary of the Sebastopol Borough Council by Evan D. Jenkins.
Reprinted to recognise the 125thanniversary of the Borough, with new section: the years 1965-1989 by Lloyd Jenkins
92 pages. Only $5
Topics include:
¨Early European settlement
¨Sebastopol alluvial and quartz gold mines
¨Gold mining leads in Sebastopol
¨A description of early businesses, streetscapes, and town camps, including a detailed map
¨Early public transport: horse drawn cabs and trams;
¨brief histories of churches, schools, St Joseph’s (Nazareth) Boys’ Home; and other community groups including the Mechanics’ Institute, R.S.L., Sebastopol Amateur Cycling club, C.W.A., the Sebastopol Police & Citizens’ Boys’ Club, Sebastopol Fire Brigade, Sebastopol Kindergarten, Scouts, Sebastopol Football Club, and a host of others
¨The Sebastopol Borough Council and a list of the mayors
¨Generously illustrated with historic photographs.
¨Only available from the Sebastopol Historical Society.
¨Get your copy now!
This book is Great value! Was $20, now only $5. and available from the Historical Society rooms or by mail order plus postage and handling costs. To order, or obtain a quote on postage costs, email us here. sebastopolhistory@hotmail.com
School Days
Did you (or a friend or relative) attend Sebastopol State / Primary School?
If so we might have the perfect gift idea for your Santa list! Sebastopol Historical Society has reprinted (with corrections) Sebastopol School Days: a history of the Sebastopol Primary School No.1167: 1873-2023. Written for the school’s 150th anniversary last May, a small reprint has been undertaken due to popular demand.
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