Historical photographs

The Library maintains a collection of historical photographs of the Sutherland Shire in the Local Studies Collection at Sutherland Library.

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Sample Gallery

Cronulla Beach South, view looking south onto the beach from the park, ca. 1920s

Cronulla Beach, crowds on the sand & dressing-sheds in the background, early 1900s

Cronulla Beach South with swimmers in the surf and people on the beach, 1910

Cronulla Park, looking towards Hotel Cecil, with WWI memorial gun on the left, ca. 1925

Cronulla Beach with people crowded around the beach for a surf carnival, early 1910s

Cronulla Beach looking south from North Cronulla, 1946

Gerrale Street, Cronulla looking north, ca. 1910

Cronulla Picture Theatre on Gerrale Street with Soldiers' Monument to the left, ca. 1920s

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About the Collection

This collection of historical photographs has been built up over time primarily from donations from the community.  The Library actively collects photographs of the Sutherland Shire which are of historical interest. Enquiries regarding the donation of local history material should be directed to the Local Studies Librarian at Sutherland Library.

The vast majority of photographs are available online, however, there are a few that aren't there. Photos that are not currently included will be added as we become aware of them. The only way to access the full collection of photographs is from the Local Studies Collection at Sutherland Library.

These photographs are made available for research purposes and cannot be reproduced without the permission of Sutherland Shire Libraries. The Libraries offer a photographic reproduction service for people wishing to obtain copies of photos that are of photographic quality. Prices for this service vary and those interested should contact Sutherland Library.

More Information

Local Studies Librarian, Sutherland Library
Phone 02 9710 0225
Email library@ssc.nsw.gov.au