Welcome to the
Warrimoo History Blogspot. At the moment it is me, Bob
T reasure, and Evelyn Richardson, who share a love of Warrimoo
and an avid interest in its history. Warrimoo is a unique place. It is different
from the opulent “Cafe-culture” well-being of Glenbrook or the bustling shopping
centres of Blaxland or Springwood—it has a calm, democratic, civic-minded,
mutually supportive community atmosphere. Its modest but varied domestic
architecture portrays decades of growth and opportunity, especially for ordinary
Australian families seeking to live within or beside native Australian flora and
fauna, respecting the bushland around them. It is people that make Warrimoo’s
unique character: a great place to live. They in turn are a reflection of those
who have come before us, those who have set the parameters of Warrimoo’s
amenities and community culture—this blogspot is dedicated to
them.
Much work has already
been done: the Luptons, long term residents of Warrimoo, and John Low from
Springwood Library, set the ball in motion when a summary history of Warrimoo
was written for the Warrimoo PS 25th Anniversary Magazine. The
research work done by Kate Matthew and especially Evelyn Richardson under the
aegis of the Warrimoo Village Green (2007-09) is simply too valuable not to be published, so as time goes on
Evelyn will be uploading data, images and findings already assembled on the
history of our wonderful local community. We trust you will find these
fascinating.
History is an organic
thing. It is not fixed nor set in concrete. It depends on constant “further
discovery”, mistakes, re-interpretation and wide participation to really work as
it should, as a vital, stimulating and exciting science, relevant to all. So
please, fellow Warrimooians, help us compile the most brilliant local history
possible. Send in your own stories, family adventures, observations, memories,
photos and memorabilia to<warrimoohistory@gmail.com>. Give us your views, your
criticisms, your interpretations and your knowledge. Pass on your interest to
others and help us build a full picture of Warrimoo’s past, so that our future
residents better understand their own special “place” in the world.
This Blog is supported by the Warrimoo Citizens Association.
