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
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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
‘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.
Homebush Hotel
by Cathy Jones The Homebush Hotel was located on the corner of Parramatta Road and Underwood Road Homebush and was built in 1927. In 1934,
