Children's Shire History: The Story of Sutherland Shire in Word and Picture / F. Midgley

Author:
Midgley, F. (Frederick)

Publisher:
Sutherland [N.S.W.] : Southland Historical Press, c1969

Series:
Marcie Muir Collection of Australian Children's Books

Also Titled:
Illustrated History of the Sutherland Shire: Birthplace of a Nation (Cover title)

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
[39] pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 26 cm

Condition:
Very Good – some rubbing to covers; internally near fine, clean and tightly bound.

Description:
Published in the late 1960s for young readers, this charming and informative booklet by Frederick Midgley introduces the history of the Sutherland Shire in southern Sydney through engaging illustrations, maps, and brief biographies. Designed to be educational and accessible, it captures key moments in the area's development and celebrates its importance as the "birthplace of a nation."

Listed in Marcie Muir’s bibliography of Australian children’s books (entry no. 5017), this title is both a delightful teaching tool and a scarce collector’s item.

Why You’ll Love It:
Ideal for parents, teachers, and collectors of children’s Australian history books, Children’s Shire History blends storytelling with civic pride. Whether you have ties to the Shire, collect local history material, or are building a resource on child-friendly heritage publications, this booklet offers a unique and nostalgic perspective from a time when local histories were made specifically for children.

Weight for Shipping Purposes:
Packaging weight calculated using recycled and protective materials for safe delivery.