Enfield to Goulburn Bicycle race
The above photograph was taken in September 1930 and features George Hird (shown with no cap), a rider from HurlstoneContinue Reading
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Enfield to Goulburn Bicycle race
The above photograph was taken in September 1930 and features George Hird (shown with no cap), a rider from HurlstoneContinue Reading
Austin Park Homebush West
Austin Park, Marlborough Road Homebush West was built in 1919 and designed to be a playground for children. In 1928,Continue Reading
Enfield Savoy Revisited
In this week’s Inner West Courier, there is a story regarding the Enfield Savoy. The Savoy is a formerContinue Reading
Union Recreation Club of Strathfield
The Union Recreation Club of Redmyre was formed in May 1881 by a number of prominent residents of Burwood, RedmyreContinue Reading
‘The Broadway’ Liverpool Road
The shopping centre at the crossroads of Liverpool Road, The Boulevarde and Coronation Parade Enfield is also known as ‘TheContinue Reading
Game Hunters of Strathfield
A very strange article and illustration appeared on page 1 of the Evening News, Wednesday 26 February 1930 about gameContinue Reading
Call for donations of photos or maps of Strathfield and Homebush
If you are reading this page, you are probably searching for information on the history and heritage of the Strathfield-HomebushContinue Reading
Know your street – Churchill Avenue Strathfield
Churchill Avenue Strathfield was formerly known as the ‘The Avenue’. The street was renamed in 1948, afterContinue Reading
From “Little Boy from Manly” to Mayor of Strathfield
‘Most nations cultivate a symbol. England has its John Bull. France has its Marianne, the United States its Uncle Sam’Continue Reading
Ford Factory Homebush
The Ford Motor Company operated a car manufacturing and assembly plant in Homebush on Parramatta Road from 1936 to 1994.Continue Reading
Strathfield Council – 132nd anniversary
Though the future of Strathfield Council remains uncertain with current NSW Government proposals to force a merger with Burwood andContinue Reading
Libraries in Strathfield and Homebush
In the 1930s the Free Library Movement was founded to fight to establish public libraries in NSW, following release ofContinue Reading
Know your street – Birnam Grove Strathfield
Birnam Grove Strathfield is located between Homebush Road and Chalmers Road near Strathfield Park. It is a boundary of theContinue Reading
Roberts Road Strathfield South
Roberts Road Strathfield South is now one of Sydney’s busiest roads. Roberts Road joins King Georges Road with Centenary DriveContinue Reading
Television Licences
Television was launched in Australia in 1956. From 1 January 1957, television viewers were required to 5 pounds annually asContinue Reading
Wartime in Strathfield
Strathfield was an important location for war efforts in Sydney. Many servicemen enlisted at Strathfield. Strathfield Rail Station was theContinue Reading
‘Brantwood’ 77-79 Redmyre Road Strathfield
‘Brantwood’ is a large two storey home built in 1893. ‘Brantwood’ Redmyre Road and ‘Woodbine’ in Oxford Street were builtContinue Reading
Know your street – Redmyre Road Stathfield
Redmyre Road is one of Strathfield’s most prominent streets. Redmyre (formerly Redmire) was the original name of the suburb ofContinue Reading
Death and Mosquitos on Cooks River Strathfield
The Cooks River is a 23 km river that runs from Botany Bay to Yagoona, passing through the Strathfield CouncilContinue Reading
Know your street – Burlington Rd Homebush
By Cathy Jones Early Estate and Sub-Division Burlington Road is situated on the site of various 1793 land grants offeredContinue Reading
Strathfield Motel
In response to a request for information about the Strathfield Motel on Albert Road Strathfield. I can’t find much information, exceptContinue Reading
Keary’s Corner Strathfield
Keary’s Corner, an iconic lolly shop and milk bar, once stood on the corner of Redmyre Road and The Boulevarde,Continue Reading
Arnotts Biscuits, Homebush
The Arnott’s Biscuit Factory operated at George Street Homebush from 1908 to 1997, when the factory was relocated to Huntingwood. Continue Reading
Mackenzie St and Shortland Ave Strathfield
The above photographs were taken at the intersection of Shortland Avenue and Mackenzie Street Strathfield. The date of the blackContinue Reading
Know Your Street – Marion St Strathfield
Marion Street Strathfield is a heritage conservation area. The street is located on part of the original 1841 land grantContinue Reading
Postcard from Albert Rd Strathfield
This is a postcard of Albert Road Strathfield, which was sent in January 1915. The postcard was published by F.Continue Reading
House history – 67 Redmyre Rd Strathfield
In response to requests for information on the history of 67 Redmyre Road Strathfield. The land bounded by ArdittosContinue Reading
M4 Motorway – history
The widening of the M4 motorway at Homebush and extension of the motorway from Strathfield to the City West linkContinue Reading
Pomeroy House
Many thanks to Kevin Dietz for the photos of Pomeroy House. Many people ask about this house but until Kevin’sContinue Reading
Strathfield Massacre
The series ‘Crimes that shook Australia’ features the Strathfield Massacre in 1991 on the Crime Channel on Foxtel. This isContinue Reading
Former EMI Factory – proposal for new street names
There is a feature in the Inner West Courier this week regarding a proposal to name two new streets inContinue Reading
The Causeway, Strathfield South
In response to inquiries about the history of The Causeway Strathfield South. The Causeway is located on the original RedmireContinue Reading
‘Malvern’ and ‘Radstoke’
‘Radstoke’ is located at 2 Malvern Crescent Strathfield, partially located on the land on which the home ‘Malvern’ once stood. ‘Malvern’ was theContinue Reading
Larcombe Monumental Masons
Larcombe Monumental Masons was founded in the 1870s at Rookwood Cemetery by Alex Larcombe. The firm is still in operationContinue Reading
Council amalgamations
Above is a Strathfield Council pamphlet from 1947 concerning State Government proposals for Council amalgamations. In the 1940s, the ‘GreaterContinue Reading
New article on Strathfield Massacre
The Daily Telegraph printed a long article with photos on the Strathfield Massacre on 2 March 2015 and analysis ofContinue Reading
Welfare Street Homebush West Heritage Precinct
In response to requests for information on history of properties in Welfare Street and Flemington Road Homebush West. The WelfareContinue Reading
2 Barker Road Strathfield
Historical information on 2 Barker Road Strathfield is provided in response to requests for further information on the history ofContinue Reading
‘Melba’ Strathfield Hoyts Cinema
Just spotted a blog from National Film & Sound Archive featuring photos of the Melba Theatre in Strathfield based onContinue Reading
Milroy Photo Gallery
‘Milroy’ was built c.1882 for tobacco merchant George Todman. ‘Milroy’ occupied the corner of Albert Road and Homebush Road. TodmanContinue Reading
Street trees and nature strips
Strathfield is known for its distinctive streetscapes of street trees and wide grassed nature strips. Strathfield is easily identifable inContinue Reading
‘Quisiana’ 81 Homebush Road Strathfield
History of 81 Homebush Road Strathfield
‘Verani’ 24 Homebush Road Strathfield
‘Verani’ 24 Homebush Road Strathfield has recently been listed for sale. ‘Verani’ is only one of three terrace style housesContinue Reading
Eve Dutton OAM (1928-2014)
Eve Dutton (1928-2014), a former Mayor and Councillor of Strathfield Council, has passed away. Eve was a long-term resident ofContinue Reading
Strathfield Massacre
On August 17 1991, a lone gunman killed 7 people and injured 6 on a Saturday afternoon at Strathfield Plaza. ThisContinue Reading
Cooks River Strathfield
A timeline on events and developments affecting the Cooks River in Strathfield has been published. Click here for information. ThisContinue Reading
Homebush North Shops
The Homebush North Shopping Centre is located on Parramatta Road Homebush near the corner of Knight Street (formerly Rochester Street).Continue Reading
Homebush West Shopping Centre
This photograph of Homebush West (or Flemington) Shopping Centre was taken in 1959 and features The Crescent and Henley Road. TheContinue Reading
