Historical Society for the Strathfield Homebush District
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 recently was living near Taree NSW. Doreen invested significant time and effort into recording and conserving Strathfield’s history and served for many years as the Society’s President. Condolences are extended to her many friends and family at this sad time.
The Society lodged a submission objecting to DA2019/ at 7 Albyn Road Strathfield concerning the demolition of a house in a heritage conservation area, which contributes to the heritage area and should not be demolished.
Submission Objection to demolish 7 Albyn Road
The Society lodged a submission objecting to DA2019/026 at 55-57 Abbotsford Road Homebush concerning the reuse of a residential home as a boarding house with 29 units.
Submission – Objection to DA2019/026 55-57 Abbotsford Rd Homebush
The Society has been awarded a grant from Strathfield Council to conduct oral histories of persons relevant to the development of the history of the Strathfield And Homebush area. Suggestions of topics and persons should be forwarded to the Secretary.
Committee meeting is scheduled for 6.30pm Sunday 23 September 2018.
A committee Meeting has been called for Sunday 15 July 2018 at 6.30pm to discuss activities for next 12 months.
