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
Category: Local Residents
Vale Ron Haddrick, AM MBE
Veteran actor, cricketer and long-term Homebush resident, Ron Haddrick, died recently aged 90 years. He had a long career on stage, screen and radio. He
Doreen Rich
Doreen Rich, a long term resident of Strathfield and former President of the Strathfield District Historical Society passed away on July 31, 2019. She more
‘Koorianda’ and George Davey
by Cathy Jones ‘Koorianda’ 5-7 Broughton Rd Homebush was the home of former Mayor George Davey. The house is located at 5-7 Broughton Road Homebush
‘Milroy’ Albert Road Strathfield
‘Milroy’, Albert Road Strathfield, was built c.1882 for tobacco merchant George Todman and demolished in the 1930s after Todman’s death. ‘Milroy’ was one of Sydney’s
‘Tuxedo’ 87-89 Albert Road Strathfield
‘Tuxedo’ is located at 87-89 Albert Road Strathfield. This house was built c.1890 for merchant Joseph Falk, but is best known as the home of
