Extract from the Preface (p. 4)

This work, like any work of history, is a product of the combined efforts of many people. The origin of this project lay in research by the Dungog Historical Society for their historical plaques project, a project that has seen most of the commercial buildings and some others receive a bright blue plaque detailing their history. The members and resources of the Dungog Historical Society added further to this great start by contributing photos, information and much needed checking, editing and correcting.

Ah, Dungog is by necessity a selection only of the many beautiful and interesting houses and buildings of Dungog. While numerous equally beautiful properties have undoubtedly been left out, it is hoped that these will be included in future publications.

Some of the streets and buildings herein include:

• The Monument
• Bank Hotel
• Dowling Street
• Brown Street
• Mackay & Darling Streets
• Chapman Street
• Old Lord Street homes
• The hospitals
• The hill residences