The Oatley Heritage and Historical Society researches historical events and places within and around Oatley. We also look at those things that have been left by our forebears that add to the heritage of Oatley. Arguably, many of our monuments such as the Cenotaph and Oatley Clock may not be old enough to be considered “historical” but they certainly do have “heritage” characteristics and add to the general ambience of the Suburb.
We have 5 meetings a year to report the current research. In 2023 we began to invite presenters from outside of the Society to talk to us about wider subjects.
The Society researches Oatley History and publishes its reports and other material on this site.
Future Meetings
Oatley RSL Auditorium 1015
• April 29: David Deasey – General Henry (Harry) George Chauvel
• June 24: Greg Jackson and Pam Dawson – CSS Shenandoah, Confederate raider, docked in
Melbourne’s Hobsons Bay on January 25, 1865.
• August 26: Bruce Langley – Plaques of Oaltey
• October 28: Rodger Robertson – Governors of NSW
• December 2: Lawrie Yeomans and Jeff Sheinwald – Sport Stars and Sporting Clubs in
Oatley
A special recognition of one of our Members and previous officers. Bill Wright- well done and deserved! The Hall next to RSL named after him.
A 28 page booklet of the talk about James Oatley by John MacRitchie in August has been printed and is available for $7.
The 2026 Oatley Calendar is available from Oatley Flora and Fauna and OHHS – retailers around Oatley have it as well- Oatley West Newsagent, Hungry Spoon and O’Connors pharmacy. $10
Julian Sheen’s book “A Place Called Oatley” new and best edition will be available at meetings for $15.
Also the reprint of “Oatley Writes” is available for $15.
To join the Society just come along to a meeting or email the Society. $10 for 2 years.
To ex Students and Teachers of Oatley Schools, members and past members of Oatley Clubs (RSL, RSL Youth Club, Swimming Club, Rugby Club, to mention just a few) or people who just have “old” photos of Oatley in general. We would appreciate any material you may have to put on to this website or for the Society to hold. You can add photos, documents and other files.
If you have “hard copies” such as original photos, we can organise to have them collected, scanned and returned to you, please Contact Us.
If you have any questions, or files to upload, also, Contact Us.
FOR MEMBERS
The 2020 revised Constitution is below in Word and PDF.
OHHS-CONSTITUTION28Feb2020 (DOC)
OHHS-CONSTITUTION28Feb2020 (PDF)
Our ABN and ACNC registrations
Below is the original letter by OHG founder Russell Gibbs
