The Pioneering Spirit of Tennyson: (1823-2013) : an Account of Its People, Events and History

The Pioneering Spirit of Tennyson: (1823-2013) : an Account of Its People, Events and History
ISBN-10
064690227X
ISBN-13
9780646902272
Category
New South Wales
Pages
251
Language
English
Published
2013
Authors
Peter O'Donnell, Noreen Montgomery

Description

Captures the essence and pioneering heritage of Tennyson, North Richmond and surrounds through images, recollections, stories and bush poetry. We decided in April 2011 that we wanted to write and record about the past and present history of Tennyson (North Richmond) 2754. The book is a tribute to the early pioneers of the area, once named Sally's Bottoms, but which was renamed Tennyson in 1894 by the Department of Education after the second Governor General of Australia, the Right Honourable Hallam Tennyson, the elder son of poet Lord Alfred Tennyson. The early 1800s was a time of struggle to survive on the land and raise a family, but this the Tennyson pioneers did with great fortitude and unity of their families. During this time, settlers moved through Richmond, across the magnificent Hawkesbury River and into the foothills of the Blud Mountains. From that time on, the early pioneers, through hard work, determination and perseverance, created a beautiful quiet and safe place for us to live today. Through Fire, famine, flood and hard times, 'Tennysonites' have always pulled together without hesitation. This undying spirit still lives on today, creating a legacy for current and future generations. So this is their story and we hope the readers find much pleasure and enjoyment in this book.

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