Burrill Lake Bridge c1900

Henry Kendall

Henry Kendall, was one of the early Australian Poets who’s inspiration was taken from the way of life, landscape and traditions of the countryside. He was born on April 18 1839 in a settlers hut near Yackungarrah Creek County of St Vincent, he was baptized as Thomas Henry Kendall with his twin bother Basil Edward [...]

Henry Kendall Birthplace Cairn 1913

Henry Kendall the Australian Poet as born on April 18 1839 in a settlers hut near Yackungarrah Creek County of St Vincent. His birthplace at Kirmington Park Milton was officially acknowledged in 1913 and again in 1972 by the students of Milton Public School.

History of Burrill Lake

Burrill Lake became established as a popular tourist centre during the early 1920s, when there were only four permanent dwellings. Before there was any township, a ‘canvas city’ would spring up at holiday times.

History of Tourism

1906: … a good hotel should also bring in a large influx of tourist, for there is no more delightful watering place in the State than Ulladulla, where fishing, surfing, boating, shooting, charming and health recruiting opportunities. Terms for boarding were £1 per week providing clean and comfortable quarters, parties could be arranged and catered [...]