Written and illustrated by Liz Parkinson
This book, of 130 pages, tells the story of this Central Coast beach suburb from Aboriginal times to the present day. It is the first time that its history has been written, and some unusual tales have been uncovered in the process. It has gone from being a place for wild cattle during much of the 1900’s to the desirable beach location that it is today. The answers to the questions below, and more, will be found in the pages of this book.
* Who is Forresters Beach named after?
* Did you know that trains once ran there?
* Where was the 1930’s rock swimming pool?
* Where were “The Basin” & Finnicky Road?
* Where was the Bird’s Eye View Estate?
* Had you heard of the Japanese visitors in WW2?
* Where were the Candy and Flower Houses?
* What was The Rich Soil Estate?
* What were the Auto Cabins?
* Where was Central Park?
The launch was held at the Terrigal Rotary Hall on 3rd November 2019 and was launched by Councillor and Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, and Gosford Local Studies Librarian Geoff Potter.
If you would like a copy of this book, you can contact Liz by email: lizparkinson2002@gmail.com
Or you can write to her at: The Lazy Lizard, PO Box 157, Terrigal NSW 2260, Australia