PROJECTS & COMMISSIONS

Heritage Assessment of 24 Dudley Avenue Roseville - the home and studio of Artist Photographer Harold Cazneaux

Authors: Dr. Sue Rosen and Dr Roy Lumby

Client: Ku-ring-gai Council

An Interim Heritage Order had been placed on the house after the discovery of the Cazneaux connection. This report investigates the significance of the house in the light of the Cazneaux connection.

The Reuben and Gwen Brown Story: Jerringa Elders of the Illawarra

Authors: Mr Reuben and Mrs Gwen Brown with Dr Sue Rosen

Client: The Stockland Group

A family history/biography workshopped with Reuben and Gwen. Sue Rosen supported them in the writing process in the roles of historian, co-author and editor.

Dorothea Mackellar, ‘My Country’ her links to ‘Kurrumbede’ Gunnedah and it’s influence on her writing.

Author: Dr Sue Rosen

Client: Coalworks (Vickery South) Pty Ltd

This research project examined Dorothea Mackellars' writings and personal papers to ascetain where and when she wrote "My Country" and also assessed the influence of Kurrumbede on her writing.

Australia's Oldest House? The National Trust Parramatta Lecture Series.

Author: Dr Sue Rosen

I think its fair to say that all here would hope that when visiting an historic house, such as Experiment Farm Cottage that we could have confidence that its conservation had been undertaken to the standards set by ICOMOS, the International Council of Monuments and Sites.

I believe that that the general public assume that the interpretation of historic places and the stories told of them by their...

Surgeon John Harris and Experiment Farm Cottage

Clients: Mrs Caroline Simpson and  Mr James Fairfax AO

Author: Sue Rosen

The ten year plus investigation of the origins of Experiment Farm Cottage and the life of Surgeon John Harris of the infamous NSW Corps led to the publication of Australia's Oldest House in 2009. 

Oral history Interviews with Eric and Mary Mathlin.

Oral History interviews with Jean Marshall.

George French Biography

Editor/ Compilers: Ms Emma Dortins and Ms Rosemary Kerr

Client: Dr Sid French

This project entailed the design and production of George French's biography for distribution to the family.

Bungaree and Bungaree's Farm Research Report for Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority.

Author: Rosemary Kerr

Client: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority

Bungaree and Bungaree's Farm Research Report collates and examines the evidence and descriptions related to Bungaree and Bungaree's farm.

The Moorawarri Native Title Claim Aboriginal History.

Authors: Sue Rosen and Mary Sparke

Client: NSW Aboriginal Land Council

This framework Aboriginal history for the area between Hungerford, Ford’s Bridge, Bourke, Weilmoringle and the Queensland border was commissioned in December 2000 by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. Research was undertaken at the  AIATSIS Library, the State Library of New South Wales, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Noel Butlin Archives for Business and Labour at...