Helensburgh Centenary 1984 Photos

Writing a lot of stories and recounting events that have shaped Helensburgh, have brought me many people who contact me, wanting to share their memories and pieces of Helensburgh. Recently I had the opportunity to dig into some private photo collections which revealed some great historic moments in Helensburgh’s history, and in particular; the Helensburgh Centenary in 1984.

A couple of collections had many photos of Helensburgh’s Centenary which I stared long and hard over for a few hours. Being like captures of time; the places, people, and memories revealed in the photos were many. Areas like at the bottom of Otford Rd and Walker Street (near Camp Creek) not having kerb & guttering. The bottom of Otford Road not yet having been concreted. The factory (John While & Sons – Fastener Division), at the corner of Otford Rd and Walker St still being there. It had been painted a dark brown which only must have been recent; as for many years it had been white. The Fire Trucks and their vintage.
I was 11 years old at the time, and remember the preparation for this coming event by the many activities being undertaken at my school; Helensburgh Public School.

The Helensburgh Historical Society has some great articles on Helensburgh and I encourage you to take a look.

The owner of these collections have kindly given permission for me to reproduce them here at Helensburgh.com.au.
Helensburgh Centenary 1984 photos. Enjoy!