Southern Highlands Story
by John McColgan
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This book is about the Southern Highlands of New South Wales in Australia which includes the Berrima District.
It gives a chronology of dates and events between 1798-1980 and it tells the story of early exploration, settlement, and industry of the area.
This presentation of historical records and series of short essays makes for easy reading or a complete study. A reference book for residents and visitors alike who wish to learn more about the Highlands.
The author is a fourth generation descendant of James McColgan who lived at Bong Bong Village beside the Wingecarribee River during the 1840's, and married Catherine Gannon in Berrima on the 15th November 1850.
160 pages softcover
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