Local Government Engineers' Association: A centenary history

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Few can claim to affect the lives of every person in every community, but that is the legacy of local government engineers. Many saw service in both world wars and later used the diverse skills acquired in war in their peacetime council work. Always fascinated by new technology, local government engineers have devised improved methods of road and bridge construction, and taken on vital tasks such as providing reticulated water to rural communities. As well as facing the challenge of 'droughts and flooding rains', they have designed swimming pools and airports and been involved in town planning. This book celebrates the first 100 years of the Local Government Engineers' Association of NSW, a steadfast advocate for both its members and the broader community.

Pauline Curby is a professional historian who has undertaken consultancies in oral history, environmental history, and heritage, as well as writing commissioned histories. Her publications include Seven Miles from Sydney: A history of Manly and Randwick, winner of the NSW Premier's Award (Regional and Community History), 2010. Pauline was the recipient of the NSW History Fellowship, 2011. She is a member of the Professional Historians Association (NSW and ACT) and a councillor of the Royal Australian Historical Society.