Newsletters – Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society

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44 Newton Rd Strathfield

House on the corner Myrna Ave and Newton Rd Strathfield was featured in Building Magazine in 24 July 1942. A recent photo of the house is featured above.

WWI The War At Home – free talk – saturday 29 May 2021 at 2PM

As part of the WWI exhibition at Strathfield Library, you are invited to attend a talk by Cathy Jones: The War at Home: the impact of WWI on the Strathfield district The talk will be held at Strathfield Library on Saturday 29 May 2021 at 2pm. Bookings essential. Book here When Britain declared war on […]

‘Del Norte’ 109 Rochester St Strathfield

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 in the current WWI exhibition ‘Strathfield answers the call’ at Strathfield Library https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/event/strathfield-answers-the-call-1914-1918/. Hood was killed in action in 1917, leaving behind his widow and eight children. Hood’s house in […]

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 River, Powell’s Creek and Saleyards Creek. Though Strathfield appears to be inland, the Council area is bisected by the Cooks River with a number of small creeks. Many are no […]