Local Histories

Research by Norm Lilley - Forster, Taree & Lake Macquarie

Early land transactions researched using the NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) Image Viewer at nswlrs.com.au

I acknowledge the Worimi and Biripi people as the traditional custodians of the land in the Forster, Taree and Manning Valley areas. I pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

These booklets record the early land transactions for specific properties and townships. While I have made every effort to be accurate, some transactions may be missing. Please use this as a basis for further research. I welcome corrections, additions and suggestions.

Contact: nalilley@bigpond.com

Available Histories (9 Booklets)

Chatham - Early Land Transactions

54 Sections of about 10 acres + 30 Suburban lots. From Lewis Gordon's 1841 purchase of 709 acres.

From Gurak to Port Macquarie

The story of the journey and early settlement history of the Manning region.

82 Little Street, Forster

History of land transactions for this Forster property.

3 Tennis Street, Forster

History of land transactions for this Forster property.

72 River Street, Taree

History of land transactions for this Taree property.

10 McLeod Close, Taree

History of land transactions for this Taree property.

304 The Esplanade, Speers Point

History of land transactions for this Lake Macquarie property.

10 Eighth Street, Speers Point

History of land transactions for this Lake Macquarie property.

213 Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay

History of land transactions for this Port Stephens property.