The Georges River community is being asked to help locate original artworks by the local artist and historian Daphne Kingston (1928-2019).

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Georges River Council plans to mount an exhibition later this year on the world of Daphne Kingston who was instrumental in recording the heritage and changing landscape of the local government area.

The council is also encouraging people to share any stories or memories about her life and work for an upcoming Hurstville Museum & Gallery exhibition.

Daphne Kingston was a well-known figure in the St George area. She lived in Penshurst and taught at the St George Creative Art and Craft Centre. She was also a member of the Hurstville and Kogarah Historical Societies, along with the National Trust and the Historic Houses Trust.

From the 1970s to the 2000s, she painted many scenes of the Georges River. She also captured the architecture and changing character of Sydney's suburbs.

Hurstville Museum and Gallery has a large collection of Kingston's paintings, photographs, and objects.

Staff believe many artworks could still be in private collections. This includes paintings made from photographic negatives stored in the Museum's archive.

"She had a very big impact in that she very diligently documented to local area," Hurstville Museum and Gallery team leader Jyles Reynold said.

"She had a real passion for local historical buildings and tried to preserve their history," he said.

Residents with a Kingston painting, sketch, or photograph whether inherited, bought, or found are encouraged to come forward. Community members are also encouraged to share personal stories. This can include memories of meeting Daphne, learning from her, or seeing her work locally.

Kingston's paintings, photographs and stories of her will be celebrated in a Hurstville Museum and Gallery exhibition that will open in December this year.

Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said, "Daphne Kingston captured the everyday life and heritage of our local suburbs in a way that few artists have."

"When people come forward with personal collections and stories, it strengthens how we tell our local history," Councillor Borg said.

"I proudly display a Kingston artwork in my office, and I'm always reminded of her deep connection to our area."

To submit information please contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on (02) 9330 6444 or museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.