History on permanent display

The display ranges from pictures of trolley buses and steam trams to the baths at Ramsgate and Sans Souci.

Other classic images on display include Kogarah Bay in 1914, “The Loop” in 1914 and an almost deserted Princes Highway at Kogarah in 1925. 

Sans Souci historian, Dr Garry Darby, will hold a free walk and talk discussing the photographs on Saturday, June 23, at the shopping centre on the corner of Russell Avenue and Rocky Point Road, Sans Souci.

One  image shows a barber shop, circa 1958, on the corner where Sans Souci Central now stands.

The barber then was Arthur Toyer, who is remembered by many Sans Souci residents. Arthur was part of the extended Toyer family. 

There is still a barber shop on the exact same site 60 years later, which is run by by Sam Moustafa, one of Sydney’s busiest barber’s.

The free talks about these amazing old photographs will be give throughout the day so that people can join in at any time.

Each talk will be of about 15 minutes duration and everybody can participate.

“Come along and hear all about it,” Mr Darby encourages Leader readers.

“Many shoppers will have cherished memories of the area and many will have been at school here, all comments and questions will be welcome at any time.”

This event is part of the centre management plan to help build a community atmosphere and follows a highly successful “Greek Day’ that was staged there recently.

Copies of Garry’s four local history books will also be available ($25 ea) in the centre that day.

These include the  Baths & Boatsheds and the recent Early Photographers of the Georges River Area as well as the prize-winning,  Early History of Rocky Point Road.  

There will also be a projected display running all day featuring a wide range of historical photographs - all free. 

Join in the celebration of the district’s history on Saturday, June 23, from 10am to 4pm. You can join a short tour at any time.