The Ron Rathbone Local History Competition is back with $9000 in prize money to encourage local historians to explore the diverse history of Bayside.
"I am so pleased Council is continuing to support this competition which plays such an important role in keeping our local history alive and available for future generations," Mayor Dr Christina Curry said.
The Ron Rathbone Local History Competition honours the memory of Ron Rathbone OAM, a Councillor and former Mayor of the City of Rockdale who was passionate about local heritage and history. His actions led to heritage listings for many significant buildings in Bayside and he was the author of books on the history of Rockdale, Bexley, Arncliffe and Carlton.
Last year's winner was Leonie Bell for Dappeto - an engaging history of Dappeto House, its owner and builder Mr Frederick Gibbins, and the girls who lived there when it was a Salvation Army home for girls.
Entries for the 2022 Ron Rathbone Local History Competition are now open.
This year there are three categories:
- Category 1. Years K- 6.
- Category 2. Years 7- 12.
- Category 3. Open .
Entries close 19 July 2022.
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