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Re: Margaret Barry Memorial Lecture 2006, delivered by Sue Rosen
Sue’s Marg Barry lecture of August 17th 2006 was reviewed by Geraldine O’Brien in the
South Sydney Herald. REDWatch, an inner city residents and community organisation,
which summarised O’Brien’s review called Sue’s interviews of South Sydney residents, on
which the her book We Never Had a Hotbed of Crime and the lecture were based, an
‘invaluable and irreplaceable archive’ and lamented that they are not yet available
through the library system. O’Brien and REDWatch felt that Sue’s lecture expressed some
of the most important concerns of the South Sydney residents; their own views of their
community and place, which are often dissonant with the views of outsiders; and the
continuity of community across the decades, and through the different fads and phases
of city planning.(REDWatch, September 12 2006,
www.redwatch.org.au/author/REDWatch)

Bankstown: A Sense of Identity, Hale & Iremonger, Sydney, 1996
Phyllis Johnson [Bankstown A Sense of Identity] "... gives us, for the first time, an intimate and personal knowledge of people long before anyone else came to live in Australia ... The book has become the history of the Bankstown people .. It is a book about us.’ Menai-Revesby Express 14 January 1997.

John Collins ... ‘The book is a true history, well illustrated and impeccably sourced, interesting for lay people and academics alike, but above all the story of a community". Bankstown-Canterbury Torch, 17 July 1996.

Warwick Spencer ... ‘Bankstown has always been a battler’s suburb and that is how the accomplished local historian, Sue Rosen, has presented it in this lively account.’ The Catholic Weekly 22 September 1996.

Losing Ground: an Environmental History of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment, Hale & Iremonger, Sydney, 1995.
Joan Kent [Losing Ground is] ‘... more than a history of the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment. This region is the birthplace of European inperialism in the Australaisan Pacific ... Sue Rosen uses an impressive array of sources ... [and] exhibits clear perception and critical evaluation of the wide range of issues involved ... at last a history has been written that can bridge the gap between natural and cultural heritage ...’ Phanfare No.121.

Eric Rolls ‘... Sue Rosen has turned a formal report into a fascinating environmental history...’ Sun Herald 22 October 1995
Tim Flannery Losing Ground ‘...contains a vast body of information, much drawn from obscure sources, relating to the river and its catchment ... one suspects it was as much a labour of love as a commercial enterprise for Rosen.’ The Sydney Review December 1995.

Christopher Innocent ‘Sue Rosen’s environmental history of the Hawkesbury Nepean river basin ...provided an opportunity to catch up on what had happened in the two centuries before I got here... this book ... covers the lot’. Geo Vol.19, No.1 (Jan-Feb 1997)

Re: Statement of Heritage Impact - 2 North Parade, Hunter’s Hill - Additions to Heritage Item.
Owner of the property, Katrina Vernier, said “Thankyou so much for a fascinating read! A
beautiful presentation.”, July 2006

Re: Statement of Heritage Impact - 53 Woronora Parade, Oatley - Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a new dwelling adjacent to a heritage item.
James Cooper, of Sanctum Design, said “Many thanks for your prompt and comprehensive
response in preparing the impact statement as supplied.”, June 2006

Re: Beecroft Children’s Library: Giving the Gift of Reading 1942 – 1998 In her speech at the launch of the book in December 2005, Suzanne Kelly, the co-ordinator of the volunteer group which undertook the research and prepared the material and outline for the book, said: “…Emma spent time understanding our local viewpoint and she was able to provide a balanced and independent perspective, which has made the book far more readable for the general public. She helped us to express our stories and showcase the significance of the library…” The book won an award in the Hornsby Shire Council Heritage Awards, 2006. When presenting the award, Mayor Berman said: “ Beecroft Children's Library - Giving the Gift of Reading, 1942 - 1998 has made an outstanding contribution to the education and promotion of heritage in the Shire, providing an invaluable history of an important community service and insight into the history of the local community.”

Re: the Pre 1948 Concrete Slab and Arch Bridge Heritage Study for the RTA .
Vince Tarranto, the Roads and Traffic Authority Project Manager for this study, jointly undertaken by Burns and Roe Worley (BRW) and HAAH, recently had this to say about our work:

The finished product is a credit to your collective professionalism, diligence and expertise. You have produced a resource of great usefulness within the Authority, both for the practitioner and interested layman alike. (March 2004)

Re: Expert Report in Palmisano v. Hawse & 2 ors [2003] NSWSC 566
" The Plaintiff tendered the evidence of Ms Sue Rosen, a professional historian who has conducted extensive research into historical records, principally records of agencies of the Government of New South Wales … the research has been very extensive and the results produced are impressive."
(Para 14)

" I adopt the following passage from Ms Rosen’s report para 14 as my findings: ’The persistent appearance of the road on so many maps and plans, prepared for a variety of purposes suggests the road existed in reality as well as cartographically…’ " (Para 28)

" In the present case for which the plaintiff contends, which the expressed opinion [of Rosen] would support, appears to me to be undoubtedly correct as the conclusion which I would reach on the material…" (Para 29) Justice John Bryson, 26 June 2003

Re: We Never Had a Hotbed of Crime! Life in Twentieth Century South Sydney "We think it’s a terrific book altogether … Silvia Hale said it breaks new ground in local history publication – she loves the text, as well as the illustrations and design" Bert Hingley, Hale & Iremonger, 20 November 2000

Re: Going the Extra Mile -
A Pictorial History of the Sydney Home Nursing Service, 1900-2000
"… the amazing effort and attention paid to detail to ensure archival material and photographs could be included. I really want to say Thank You to you for giving back to us a Very Special Nursing Service, an organization to be very proud of – and one which had great values – which staff still carry with them … the joy & pleasure you have created in documenting who we are & were was palpable on the night and has given us all a place in time both past & present. This story is warm, intimate, one to be proud of and special. All credit must go to you. Thank you for going "the Extra Mile for us’. Gail McKenzie, Newport, November 2000

Re: Heritage Assessment Tea Gardens Hotel, Bondi Junction
The following is an extract from the Waverley Council Meeting Minutes 24/11/98:
As part of the submission to Council for the refurbishment, the applicant has submitted a
detailed assessment of the site prepared by Rosemary Kerr and Susan Rosen of Susan Rosen
and Associates (sic), together with David Sheady Pty Limited (sic), Architects and
Conservation Consultants.

This report is detailed and makes interesting reading as to the history of the site.

The restoration of the building is to be carried out strictly in accordance with the Heritage
Assessment dated August 1998, and prepared by Rosemary Kerr and Susan Rosen of Susan
Rosen and Associates and David Sheady Pty Limited, Architects and Conservation
Consultants.”

Re: The No.2 Stockade Cox’s River – its Life and Times – An Historical and Archaeological Investigation, 1997.
" This is a brilliant piece of work" Bill Evans, RTA Survey Office, Sydney Technical Services.

Re: Historic Assessment of BHP Land at Tourle St., Newcastle.
"I have scanned this document and have found it most interesting, Sue – I do like the way you have set it out and approached the whole history of the property … it was a pleasure to work with you." Sister Mary Quinlan, 14 April 1997 D.C.

Re: Garrawarra Centre for Aged Care History Booklet
" Thank you once again for your work on this project. We are delighted with the finished booklet and feel sure you will feel likewise." Chris Toupein, Southern Sydney Area Health Service, 19 May 1994.