Milton Ulladulla Family History Society launched its newly published book Timber Workers and Their Families of the Milton-Ulladulla District at the Dunn Lewis Centre on Tuesday, March 5.

With 60 people in attendance, including patron South Coast MP Shelley Hancock, past timber workers and a representative of the Forestry Corporation of NSW, the society was proud to launch the first book of its kind in the region.

The book explores characters such as workers, mill owners, timber contractors and cutters in the industry from Redhead Conjola in the north, Bawley Point, Kioloa and Termeil in the south and Broomman, Flatrock and Shallow Crossing in the south-west.

Author Marg Magnusson, whose family were all involved in the timber industry, said the book was published nearly three year after her idea was put forward.

"I really enjoyed the stories, the interviews I did with people, and the photos - so many photos," she said during the launch.

"It was a real love-job for me.

"I'm hoping the book brings back memories and for others who haven't been in the industry, it might give you an idea of what it's about."

Information for the book was drawn from old newspaper articles, electoral rolls, books and families, Mrs Magnusson previously told the Times. Mrs Magnusson praised the support of the Milton Ulladulla Family History Society for ensuring the book could be published.

"The book wouldn't be the same without the help from these ladies," she said.

The book can be viewed at local libraries in Ulladulla and Nowra, Family History Societies in Pyree and Moruya and for the time being it can be purchased from the Milton Ulladulla Family History Society room in the lower level of the Ulladulla Civic Centre.