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Ron Rathbone Local History Competition
The Ron Rathbone Local History Competition encourages people to explore Bayside’s rich, diverse and vibrant history.
The competition is named for Ron Rathbone who was first elected Mayor of Rockdale in 1968 and held the position for a record four terms. He was a passionate historian who loved the local area so much that he wrote more than 15 books and numerous articles on the history and heritage of our area.
2024 Winners
Bayside Council would like to thank and congratulate all the entrants in this year's Ron Rathbone Local History Competition.
This year's winners are:
Open Category
Olga Sedneva - Tempe House. Change of Purpose, Change of Landscape
High School
Riya Yeshwant-Suvarna, St George Girls High School - History: Made to Be Remembered
Recognition of Effort - Open Category
Kodie Mason - What does the life of Biyarung reveal about the participation of Indigenous people in Indigenous and colonial society and economy in the 19th century?
Recognition of Effort - High School
Joshua Osei-Agyei, Sydney Technical High School - A Crook Cooks River
More information
For questions or more information, email our Local History Librarians on local_history@bayside.nsw.gov.au
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