Old Images of Rylstone District

This site was established by Wal Pilz (1927-2016) to share historical information depicted in photos and images of old scenes of the Rylstone District. Wal's belief was that sharing history was the best way to create a living history for Rylstone and the surrounding district. In Wal's memory, the site will continue to operate as an online database and you are invited to contribute images and information. Please comment or email Dan Hatton at oldimagesrylstonedistrict@gmail.com.

Remains of the Torbane Refinery and transport terminal

Photo: National Heritage Trust

Remains of the Torbane Refinery and transport terminal. The Works Managers House at centre is now privately owned and occupied. (Source Ayling, B op cit)

Egg-end boiler - Airly Shale Mines

Figure 8. Egg-end boiler associated with the Cable tramway haulage system (Source Ayling, B op cit)

Federation Referendum 1898

Poster display in Cottage Museum, Rylstone

Photo: Dan Hatton

Federal Constitution: Submission to the Electorate of Rylstone

Source: Dan Hatton

Australian Federal Constitution - Polling Day, Friday, 3rd June 1898

Poster display in Cottage Museum, Rylstone

Photo: Dan Hatton

Australian Federal Constitution - Federation Referendum 1898

Polling Day, Friday, 3rd June 1898

Up to the time of Federation in 1901, Australia was made up of six independent colonies. This poster provides polling day information for the Referendum which asked the people of NSW if they were in favour of joining the other colonies to form the Federation of Australia.

This referendum was unsuccessful in NSW.

This poster is significant to local history, showing the broad boundaries of the Rylstone Electorate at this time.

Source: Dan Hatton

The Inn in Ilford

Photo: Pat and Ken Leighton collection

The Plough Inn directly opposite the road to the Ilford Hall.
Built 1866 and licenced, till 1882 - now private residence.
Ref: Cherry Tree Hill-Heritage Tour Brochure

The Publican was Michael Moore from 1866 to 1870, Robert Moore from 1872 to 1876, John McAlister from 1876 to 1880 and then Robert Moore from 1880 to1882.
Ref: Esme Martens

Source: Wal Pilz

Leighton family photos

Photo: Pat and Ken Leighton collection

Index
1. David LEIGHTON (1812-1866)
2. Mary LEIGHTON (née Elliot) (1805-1892)
3. David Blair (1828-1919) - Son of Mary ELLIOT
    Rogert LEIGHTON (1846-1929) - Son of David and Mary
    William LEIGHTON (1837-1915) - Son of David and Mary
    Unknown Male
4. Martha SHERVEY(1843-1893) - Daughter of David and Mary LEIGHTON
5. Elizabeth RUSSELL (1848-1929) - Daughter of David and Mary LEIGHTON
6. Janet CALLAN (1832-1918) - Daughter of David and Mary LEIGHTON
7. Mary SHERVEY (1839-1926) - Daughter of David and Mary LEIGHTON
8. Margaret WALTON (1834-1907) - Daughter of David and Mary LEIGHTON
9. Lucy LEIGHTON (née FITZGERALD) (1840-1916) - Wife of William LEIGHTON
10. Elizabeth LEIGHTON (née GUTHRIE) (1886-1972) with maybe Ethel (1903-1905)
11. Elizabeth, Robert, Rita, Ivan and Lynden LEIGHTON, approx. 1912
12. Robert Alexander LEIGHTON (1871-1855)
13. Walter LEIGHTON (1876-1962) - Brother of Robert Alexander LEIGHTON and
     Amy LEIGHTON (née BROWN) - Golden Wedding
Ref: Pat and Ken Leighton

Souce: Wal Pilz