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
Author: Cathy Jones
‘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
‘Wellbeck’ 96 Abbotsford Road Homebush
By Cathy Jones ‘Wellbeck’ is an Victorian Italianate house located at 96 Abbotsford Road Homebush. The house was built on 1878 Village of Homebush Estate.
‘Douglas’ former 80 Homebush Road Strathfield
By Cathy Jones Many people remember and ask about the Grogan house which was located on the corner of Homebush Road and Redmyre Road Strathfield.
