The Dripstone Story: A Comprehensive Social History of Dripstone and District by George W. Althofer

Author:
George W. Althofer (1903–)

Publisher:
Wellington Historical Society, [Wellington, N.S.W.], c1985

Format:
Hardcover with dust jacket

Pages:
200 pages, with illustrations and portraits

ISBN:
09591370017

Condition:
Good – wear and small tears to dust jacket; internally near fine. Signed by the author.

Description:
The Dripstone Story by George W. Althofer is a rich local history chronicling the development of Dripstone, a small community near Wellington, New South Wales. Subtitled “A Social and Natural History,” the book draws from archival records, oral histories, and Althofer’s own observations to explore the lives, landscapes, and legacies of the region’s families and early settlers. With detailed genealogical references and a strong focus on community identity, this work is a tribute to the resilience of rural Australia.

Why You'll Love It:
Signed by the author and published in collaboration with the Wellington Historical Society, this is an invaluable resource for local historians, genealogists, and anyone with ties to the Wellington region. A heartfelt and well-documented celebration of a small yet significant part of rural New South Wales.