History Magazine, Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) September 2024 Abstract This article examines the diaries of two women from very different social and economic backgrounds in regional New South Wales: Jane Binks of Gerringong and Una Falkiner of Boonoke North Station in the Riverina. Through their writings, it explores how women documented everyday life, community relationships, domestic responsibilities, and major national events across the late nineteenth and ea

Queanbeyan Historical Museum Significance Assessment 2026 Abstract This article explores the Rockley Game, a modified form of cricket developed in the 1890s for girls and young women, and its rapid spread across Queanbeyan and surrounding districts. It highlights how the game became a popular and competitive social activity, bringing together communities across regional New South Wales. Drawing on photographs, archival sources, and personal accounts, including a detailed lett