Helensburgh

Robert Hails – Death in the Railway Tunnel

  Killed by a train in a dark tunnel, late at night. One night in 1895, a coal miner from … Continue Reading

Lilyvale – The Almost Forgotten. Part 1

Lilyvale is a beautiful and picturesque area that lies on the southern fringes of the Royal National … Continue Reading

Who Discovered Coal at Helensburgh?

So who discovered coal at Helensburgh? (Camp Creek). An extremely interesting article from The … Continue Reading

Lilyvale Railway Station

Lilyvale Railway Station 1st & 2nd - Closed Lilyvale is a beautiful and picturesque area that … Continue Reading

Helensburgh Centenary 1984 Photos

Writing a lot of stories and recounting events that have shaped Helensburgh, have brought me many … Continue Reading

Helensburgh Mine

The Wealth Of Helensburgh Is In Its ‘Black Diamonds’ The Metropolitan Colliery, more commonly known … Continue Reading

Metropolitan Tunnel 1st (Tunnel No. 4)

MARCH 2019 - (By Merilyn House)  On 21 Deccember 2018 a new reserve was established in Helensburgh.  … Continue Reading

Helensburgh Tigers

The Helensburgh Attack Comes In Gold And Black The Tigers are Helensburgh’s local rugby league … Continue Reading

Coalcliff Jetty Mine

I don't know how many times as a child I would ride in the family car along the 'Coast Road' … Continue Reading

Helensburgh Railway Station Reserve

UPDATE MARCH 2019: Helensburgh Station Reserve is officially gazetted by the NSW Government. … Continue Reading