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53-57 Redmyre Road Strathfield

Recently I received a request for information on houses located at 53, 55, 57 Redmyre Road Strathfield. This section of Redmyre Road primarily contains Federation style houses. This section is part of the 1903 King Estate, which extends into Churchill Avenue. Most of the housing was built between 1905 and 1915 and had to conform […]

‘Bosworth’ 4 Coleman Avenue Homebush

In response to an enquiry regarding the history of 4 Coleman Avenue Homebush. ‘Bosworth’ 4 Coleman Avenue was built in 1924 at a cost of £700. An application was made on 15 April 1924 to the former Homebush Council by the Southern Pacific Home Builders to build 12 houses in Coleman Avenue on an estate […]

Strathfield Industrial Heritage Exhibition extended to 11 September 2002

The Industrial Heritage of Strathfield Exhibition, Minding Our Business, has been extended until 11 September 2022 at the Ironbark Gallery at Strathfield Library. The exhibition is free and open during library business hours . Exhibition Talk The talk on Homebush Saleyards and Arnotts Biscuits was held on Sunday 31 July 2022 at Strathfield Library. Thanks […]

Talk and exhibition reopens on Strathfield Industrial Heritage

The Industrial Heritage of Strathfield Exhibition, Minding Our Business, has reopened at Strathfield Library. The exhibition is free and open during library business hours until Sunday 14 August 2022. Exhibition Talk A talk will be held on Sunday 31 July 2022 at Strathfield Library. Free entry. Refreshments served. Bookings at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/talk-on-industrial-heritage-of-strathfield-exhibition-tickets-354877467057?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Exhibition details The exhibition […]

‘Radstoke’ & ’Audley’ – who’s the architect?

It has been noticed by a number of regular readers of the similarities in architectural style between the houses ‘Radstoke’ (2 Malvern Crescent, formerly The Boulevarde, Strathfield) and ‘Audley’ 16 Jersey Road Strathfield. It is likely they are both designed by the same architect but information has been difficult to obtain. Style similarities include similar […]

Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society

Historical Society for the Strathfield and Homebush Districts

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