The book is now available at no charge on this website. It is regularly updated so please check back from time to time. The current edition was published in November 2025. In May 2025 the last edition of the book, published in October 2024, was the winner in the Resources & Publications category in the NSW National Trust’s 2025 Heritage Awards, with the Judges’ comments: A phenomenal research effort that has demonstrated amazing commitment. Packed with detailed photography and descriptions, this is a very valuable resource that is completely accessible.
You can access it here: https://hawkesburysettlement.com/index.php/australias-earliest-timber-houses/
Feedback is welcome on missing buildings and or building history. Please send any comments or feedback to chris@christopherhallam.com. If you want a high resolution of the book (147MB) send a request to this email and it will be supplied.