by Cathy Jones ‘Del Norte’ (formerly Strach-Ur’), 109 Rochester St Strathfield was the home of Alexander Hood and his family. Hood’s story is prominently featured
Author: Cathy Jones
Strathfield answers the call 1914-1918
New WWI exhibition at Strathfield from April 23 featuring 2 talks in May on War Diaries and the War at Home. Free entry but bookings for talks essential
Flooding in Strathfield
by Cathy Jones While Strathfield has sustained little damage in the recent downpours, Strathfield used to experience significant flooding especially in areas close to Cooks
‘Tiptree’, home of Newman family at Strathfield
By Cathy Jones ‘Tiptree’ was built in c.1906, cnr Llandilo Avenue and Kingsland Road Strathfield. The house was built for the Rev. Charles T Newman
Vale Gordon Bruce Smith
Gordon Bruce Smith died peacefully in his sleep at Anthem, his aged care facility, in Bowral, on 5 March 2021. For many years he lived
‘Viwa’ Burlington Road Homebush
By Cathy Jones ‘Viwa’ Burlington Road was known as the Doctor’s House. It was originally the home of Dr George Hurst and built c1883. The
