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Riverstone Historical Society & Museum This page focuses on the history of Riverstone and the surrounding area. Managed by Riverstone & District Historical Society & Museum.

DO YOU REMEMBER?Back in 1991, commuters travelling on the Richmond Line had to change trains at Riverstone to continue t...
16/10/2026

DO YOU REMEMBER?
Back in 1991, commuters travelling on the Richmond Line had to change trains at Riverstone to continue their journey to the City. In those days, the diesel trains terminated in a small dock beside the main platform at Riverstone Station. Passengers then crossed the platform to board an electric train for the remainder of their journey. These were the Diesel railcars (600/700 Class) that operated the Riverstone - Richmond trip particularly during the 1980s and until electrification in 1991.

This photograph captures commuters making the change on a weekday morning in 1991.

Do you remember travelling on the old diesel trains and changing at Riverstone? Perhaps you made this journey every day for work or school? We'd love to hear your memories!

📸 Photo: Rosemary Phillis

GROWING UP IN RIVERSTONE This week marks 66 years since the opening of Warragamba Dam in 1960! An incredible engineering...
16/10/2026

GROWING UP IN RIVERSTONE
This week marks 66 years since the opening of Warragamba Dam in 1960! An incredible engineering achievement, the dam took 12 years to construct, with around 1,800 workers involved. Today, it remains a major source of water for Riverstone and much of Sydney.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Warragamba Dam was a popular destination for school excursions and family picnics. Many local children would remember visiting the dam.

Do you remember visiting Warragamba Dam on a school excursion or family picnic? We'd love to hear your memories!

📸 Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW

MONDAY MEMORIES:Muck-up day was the traditional end-of-year event in Australian high schools. It was when Year 12 (or fi...
11/10/2026

MONDAY MEMORIES:
Muck-up day was the traditional end-of-year event in Australian high schools. It was when Year 12 (or final-year) students celebrated their last official day of classes with fancy dress and silly pranks.

Year 12 students of Riverstone High School have traditionally put on legendary muck-up days from the 1960s until the 1990s. In more recent years, the school required pre-approval.

Do you remember any iconic pranks on muck-up days, or did you participate?

Photo: Muck-up day, Rivo High 1978, Michelle Nichols

PS the HSC exams start 13 October, all the best to anyone participating...

GROWING UP IN RIVERSTONE:✈️ Schofields Flying Club was established in 1969 when a group of keen local aviator buffs and ...
10/10/2026

GROWING UP IN RIVERSTONE:
✈️ Schofields Flying Club was established in 1969 when a group of keen local aviator buffs and pilots came together to share their passion for flying. David Godwin was elected as the club’s first president.

In its early years, the club didn't even own an aircraft! Schofields Flying Club obtained a flying school licence in 1976 and bought their first aircraft the following year.

Over the years, Schofields Flying Club became well known for its spectacular air shows, which attracted thousands of spectators and aviation enthusiasts.

With the closure of the areodrome in 1994, the club relocated to Bankstown Airport in 1995, bringing an end to an important chapter in aviation history.

Do you remember Schofields Flying Club or attending one of its famous air shows? We'd love to hear your memories!

📰 The advertisement pictured dates from 1977.

GROWING UP IN RIVERSTONE:Here is a memory from 1957 — Deputy Principal Mr Charles Bannerman pictured with a Year 5 class...
07/10/2026

GROWING UP IN RIVERSTONE:
Here is a memory from 1957 — Deputy Principal Mr Charles Bannerman pictured with a Year 5 class at Riverstone Public School.

The photograph was taken shortly after the Primary Department moved to the new site in Elizabeth Street, marking a new chapter in the history of the school.

Do you recognise any of the students? Perhaps you were in this class, or remember Mr Bannerman from your own school days. We’d love to hear your memories of the school in the 1950s, in the comments below.

📸 Riverstone & District Historical Society Archives

05/10/2026

MONDAY MEMORIES
The day after the NRL Grand Final...whether your team lost or won, you might enjoy these images from the Riverstone Football Club pre-1970.

Were you involved in the Rivo football scene as a player, coach or spectator? Do you have any special memories to share?

Photos are featured from the history compiled by Clarrie Neal '120 year history of the RIVERSTONE FOOTBALL CLUB 1891-2011' and is available for sale at the Museum for $15 or contact us https://www.riverstonehistoricalsociety.org.au/

It was all happening today at the Museum. We had a very successful Open Day featuring a display from the HD/HR Holden Cl...
04/10/2026

It was all happening today at the Museum. We had a very successful Open Day featuring a display from the HD/HR Holden Club today. Their cars were all immaculately presented. There were a number of visitors chasing class photos for Riverstone plus Marsden Park that we could assist with. We also had a special visit from Josh, one of our former volunteers.

🗓 Our next Open Day is Sunday 1 November 11am-2pm.

GROWING UP IN RIVERSTONE: Riverstone Swimming Centre opened to the public this week. Who remembers spending those hot da...
02/10/2026

GROWING UP IN RIVERSTONE:
Riverstone Swimming Centre opened to the public this week. Who remembers spending those hot days at the pool?

This great photo of the Jurd family (and loads of other kids) at the pool in about 1966 captures so much more than just a day out swimming. You can see the pool entrance and kiosk, and in Garfield Road, the Infants School plus Mulford's shop.

The pool was officially opened in December 1962 and named the Norman Wallace Pool, recognising one of the major fundraisers who helped make the pool a reality. This is when there was only the baby pool, the 18.3m pool and dressing sheds. The pool was upgraded in the 70s and again in the 90s.

💭 What do you remember about the Riverstone Pool? Did you learn to swim there, compete in school swimming carnivals, ride your bike to the pool, or meet friends and hang there?

And most importantly… what did you buy from the kiosk? 😄 We’d love to hear your memories...

📸 Blacktown City Libraries
https://blacktownmemories.recollect.net.au

MUSEUM OPEN DAYOur Open day is this Sunday 4 October 11am-2pm. We will have members from the HD/HR Holden Club with thei...
01/10/2026

MUSEUM OPEN DAY
Our Open day is this Sunday 4 October 11am-2pm. We will have members from the HD/HR Holden Club with their cars on display until lunchtime. Why not come and have a close up look at some beautiful pieces of motoring history.

Pop in and look through the various Museum exhibits, check out our popular school photo albums & old photograpghs.
Look forward to seeing you 😀

Riverstone Museum, 81 Garfield Road East. (Next to the swimming pool)

📸 2018 Open Day, Rosemary Phillis

This train derailment occurred near Riverstone Station, in 1916. Newspapers reported Engine 159 (5.40pm from Central) wa...
27/09/2026

This train derailment occurred near Riverstone Station, in 1916. Newspapers reported Engine 159 (5.40pm from Central) was leaving Riverstone for Richmond when it "jumped the points at the end of the platform on to a line leading to a siding." The engine "left the rails, overturning a telegraph pole and crashing into the dead-end." The engine and one carriage overturned. Luckily no-one was seriously injured although passengers were hurled from their seats with the suddenness of the stop, and a couple suffered from shock.

The building that used to be known as Taylor's Produce store is on the right.

This is just one of many accidents at the station over the years. Do remember any others?

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