Introduction to Jaspers Brush

Presented by Therese Sweeney, Historian & Podcast presenter / producer.

Photograph: Jaspers Brush Post Office 1951 -Southern side of Princes HWy

Themes: the name Jasper is in contention, cedar cutting, land owners, the Berry Brothers & Wollstoncraft, timber exports, early butter & milk trade, roads, school, hall, railway, land owners after new sub division 1892. milk 1920s Nowra Milk Co-op.

References:

1. Notes & documents from 1997 Jaspers Brush school reunion committee. Including details and photos of pioneering families.
2. Various maps held by the Ison family of Berry, Jaspers Brush etc.
3. Sales map of Coolangatta & Berry Estates-undated (1893-1908) with Railway Line Jaspers Brush region.plus other information;
4. Roads & Maritime Services Repo ...