In 1972, David Widdup became Australia’s first openly gay candidate for public office, challenging sitting Prime Minister William (Billy) McMahon in the seat of Lowe. Despite receiving 218 votes, Widdup’s campaign raised awareness for LGBTQ+ rights. His slogan, ‘I’ve got my eyes on Billy’s seat!’, garnered significant media attention.
Cumberland Council is hosting an author talk, “Auburn ANZACS, Auburn’s fallen soldiers of the Great War” by Ron Inglis as part of the Australian Heritage Festival and ANZAC Day celebrations. The event, part of the Auburn Remembers project, will be held at Auburn Library on April 23, 2024, at 6pm. No bookings required. For more information, visit http://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/author-talk.
A talk will be given by Dr Paul Irish as part of Strathfield Council’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations. Paul has been collaboratively researching Sydney’s Aboriginal history for many years with members of the La Perouse Aboriginal Community and is also the author of the 2017 book ‘Hidden In Plain View: The Aboriginal People of Coastal […]
60 Beresford Road Strathfield is a rare Post-War International style house designed by architect Emil Fretze in 1955. Fretze, known for his work with the Commonwealth Bank post World War II, created this unique example of domestic architecture with contributions from the Berjacs. The house holds significance as part of the Agincourt estate and is listed in the Australian Institute of Architects as a significant example of 20th century architecture in NSW. For more details, refer to the full article.
The Liverpool Road bridge crossing at Strathfield South, formerly known as Moore’s Bridge, was built in 1814 when Liverpool Road was constructed. Governor Macquarie’s plans for townships at Liverpool, Richmond, Windsor, Pitt Town, Castlereagh, and Wilberforce led to the building of new roads, including Liverpool Road (later known as Hume Highway). It was constructed by road contractor William Roberts and completed in 1814 to facilitate transport to these settlements. The Cooks River and the Cooks River shared pathway pass under the bridge.
Membership of the Strathfield Community Garden is free to join. There are many good reasons to participate in the Garden. Meet new friends, learn how to garden or grow your own food! Members get access to Garden Education Sessions and a Members-Only BBQ hosted at the garden one Saturday a month. You must register to […]
A talk on Victorian Italianate architecture will be held on Sunday February 18th from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Strathfield Library. The speaker is Mark Sabolch who will be speaking on the ‘Italianate’ architectural style. Mark is from the inner west’s Ashfield and District Historical Society and has been studying the Italianate style in detail for the […]
The Cooks River: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is a new exhibition prepared by Strathfield Council and the Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society. The exhibition will be open from 14 December 2023 to 11 February 2024 at the Ironbark Gallery, Strathfield Library, 65-67 Rochester Street Homebush. Opening The official opening of the exhibition will be held on […]
The Strathfield Town Hall centenary exhibition is being shown until 10 December 2023 at Strathfield Library Ironbark Gallery, 65-67 Rochester Street Homebush during Library opening hours. Entry is free. The exhibition covers a 100 years of activities and events in the Strathfield Town Hall since its opening in 1923 including: Elections Political campaigns Weddings Dances […]
I note the sad news of the passing of George Hallworth at age 98 years. George Thomas Hallworth (1925-2023) was elected as an Alderman on Strathfield Council in 1980. He served from 20 September 1980 to 23 September 1983. He successfully contested the 1987 Council election and served a second term from 26 September 1987 […]
The Strathfield Town Hall is 100 years old in 2023. For over 100 years, the Strathfield Town Hall has brought together the members of the local community, whether debating issues of the day, attending joyous social events, participating in civic defence and emergency services, celebrating arts and performance or commemorating wartime service and remembering the passing of loved ones.
Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society 