All about the history and heritage of Strathfield
Cumberland Council is hosting an author talk, “Auburn ANZACS, Auburn’s fallen soldiers of the Great War” by Ron Inglis as part of the Australian Heritage Festival and ANZAC Day celebrations. The event, part of the Auburn Remembers project, will be held at Auburn Library on April 23, 2024, at 6pm. No bookings required. For more information, visit http://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/author-talk.
A talk will be given by Dr Paul Irish as part of Strathfield Council’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations. Paul has been collaboratively researching Sydney’s Aboriginal
60 Beresford Road Strathfield is a rare Post-War International style house designed by architect Emil Fretze in 1955. Fretze, known for his work with the Commonwealth Bank post World War II, created this unique example of domestic architecture with contributions from the Berjacs. The house holds significance as part of the Agincourt estate and is listed in the Australian Institute of Architects as a significant example of 20th century architecture in NSW. For more details, refer to the full article.
The Liverpool Road bridge crossing at Strathfield South, formerly known as Moore’s Bridge, was built in 1814 when Liverpool Road was constructed. Governor Macquarie’s plans for townships at Liverpool, Richmond, Windsor, Pitt Town, Castlereagh, and Wilberforce led to the building of new roads, including Liverpool Road (later known as Hume Highway). It was constructed by road contractor William Roberts and completed in 1814 to facilitate transport to these settlements. The Cooks River and the Cooks River shared pathway pass under the bridge.
Membership of the Strathfield Community Garden is free to join. There are many good reasons to participate in the Garden. Meet new friends, learn how
A talk on Victorian Italianate architecture will be held on Sunday February 18th from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Strathfield Library. The speaker is Mark Sabolch who
The Cooks River: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is a new exhibition prepared by Strathfield Council and the Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society. The exhibition will be
The Strathfield Town Hall centenary exhibition is being shown until 10 December 2023 at Strathfield Library Ironbark Gallery, 65-67 Rochester Street Homebush during Library opening
I note the sad news of the passing of George Hallworth at age 98 years. George Thomas Hallworth (1925-2023) was elected as an Alderman on
The Strathfield Town Hall is 100 years old in 2023. For over 100 years, the Strathfield Town Hall has brought together the members of the
The Strathfield Community Garden is located at Laker Reserve, at Elva Street, Strathfield. This is only a short walk from Strathfield Station. The Community Garden
In response to a request on the history of this house about 53 Pomeroy Street Homebush. ‘Shawlands’ 53 Pomeroy Street Homebush is an interwar style
Near the corner of Broughton Road and MacKenzie Street Strathfield is brick Victorian Italianate style house called ‘Oakdene’ at 86 Broughton Road Strathfield. This house
Thanks to everybody who attended the ‘Understanding Heritage’ talk yesterday at Strathfield Library. The afternoon session was opened by the Mayor of Strathfield Karen Pensabene
update 22 September 2023 The booking system is not working properly. If you want to come, please attend on the day. There should be
by Cathy Jones (2023) In response to an enquiry about a house called ‘Kilmarnock’, which was located on Underwood Rd Homebush. ‘Kilmarnock’, likely a Federation
On Saturday 9 September 2023, St Thomas Enfield will have an open day and everyone is invited. There is a history display in the church
Short Street is located in Homebush, thanks to the building of the M4 Motorway, the street has been divided into east and west sections. The
By Cathy Jones (2023) Laurel O’Toole, former Mayor of Strathfield, passed away on 24 August 2023 aged 80 years. Lauren served for many years as
St Thomas’ Church Enfield is the oldest church and cemetery in the Strathfield-Burwood-Enfield area and in 2023 celebrates its 175th anniversary. Their website is being
By Cathy Jones (2023) This is in response to a request for information on the Bush family. If you have any further information, photos or
‘Newinga’ 25 Agnes Street Strathfield is a substantial two storey home built in the Old English style. The house was designed by architect A V Gorrell,
‘Inveresk’ 26 Coventry Rd Strathfield, a Federation house, was built for George Begg Vickery in 1906. The subdivision of part of the grounds of ‘Inveresk’
by Cathy Jones I am the guest speaker at the Burwood District Historical Society meeting on Wednesday,12 July at 8 pm at Woodstock, 22 Church
‘He was horrific!’: Nearly two thirds of family historians are distressed by what they find – should DNA kits come with warnings? Cheryl Winn-Boujnida/Unsplash, This article was
The much below ‘Camden Lodge’ 102 Burlington Road Homebush, that was badly damaged in a fire, is being restored. In 2023, works have commenced by
The above photo was from an article in the West Australian in 1938 about the ‘Sydney Cyclone’ that caused significant damage across Sydney including destruction
Many readers are interested in Toy Fisheries, which was once located in Parramatta Road. One of our readers tells this story. I live in Queensland
By Cathy Jones 101 Coronation Parade Strathfield South is located on the corner of Dean Street, Strathfield South. The house is a single storey Federation
The former Enfield Fire Station is located at 430 Liverpool Road, corner of Edward Street, Strathfield South. It was built in 1911 in a Federation
A page has been set up on Coronation Parade. Street pages contain links to pages related to the particular location. There are nearly 600 pages,
By Cathy Jones (2023) The Burwood War Memorial Arch is located in Burwood Park and was unveiled on April 25 1923 to commemorate the war
By Cathy Jones William Small, who lived at ‘Glencona’ 10 Wakeford Road Strathfield, was the managing director of the Hotel Metropole in Sydney until he
By Cathy Jones ‘Ingleburn’ 13-15 Kingsland Road Strathfield is a Federation Bungalow style house featuring a gabled slate roof. The house was designed by its
Calling anyone who can help out. Steve Carter, an aviation historian, located near Ballarat in Victoria is seeking any information on Phyllis Arnott, an early
By Cathy Jones (2023) A number of Strathfield’s early residents were members of the Congregational Church. The first Congregational Church in the Strathfield district was
The Historic Houses of Strathfield exhibition is open until 22 January 2023 at the Ironbark Gallery, Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub. Entry is free and
Historic Houses Exhibit, Talk and Afternoon Tea. Strathfield Library December 2022 to January 2023. Talk & Tea on 22 January 2023
In response to a request for a house located at 99 Burlington Rd Homebush, on the corner of Bridge Road. The house is called ‘Claverton’
By Cathy Jones Harry Chambers Kent was a prolific Sydney based architect in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He lived in Strathfield for
Recently I received a request for information on houses located at 53, 55, 57 Redmyre Road Strathfield. This section of Redmyre Road primarily contains Federation
In response to an enquiry regarding the history of 4 Coleman Avenue Homebush. ‘Bosworth’ 4 Coleman Avenue was built in 1924 at a cost of
The Industrial Heritage of Strathfield Exhibition, Minding Our Business, has been extended until 11 September 2022 at the Ironbark Gallery at Strathfield Library. The exhibition
The Industrial Heritage of Strathfield Exhibition, Minding Our Business, has reopened at Strathfield Library. The exhibition is free and open during library business hours until
It has been noticed by a number of regular readers of the similarities in architectural style between the houses ‘Radstoke’ (2 Malvern Crescent, formerly The
The month of June is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA community. Strathfield Council resolved at the June 2022 to light the Council Chambers in the
A talk on the Strathfield Industrial Heritage Exhibition will be held on Sunday 31 July 2022 at Strathfield Library. Entry is free. Refreshments served at
New article on the history of Strathfield Girls High School. Any additional information or photos is appreciated. Post comments or email: strathfieldhistory@gmail.com
Alan Davidson AM MBE, the Australian cricketer and long-term Strathfield resident, passed away at the age of 92 years on 30 October 2021. The above
Strathfield Heritage 