In 1909, Building Magazine highlighted Mr. G. Todman’s Motor Vehicle Garage in Strathfield as the first in the state, designed by architect Charles Slatyer. The article discusses early vehicle ownership, safety concerns, and the evolving architectural needs for garages due to fire risks.
Homebush West, originally known as Flemington, became part of Strathfield Council in 1892. This publication offers a historical overview of the suburb. Future editions will explore other areas of Homebush West, particularly those west of Marlborough Road. Comments are welcome.
Pamela Joyce Smith, a lifelong resident of Strathfield, died in March 2026 aged 97. Born in 1929, she faced the Great Depression before returning to Sydney. After marrying Dr. BJ Smith, she raised five children and became a businesswoman, retiring in Balmain and later Bowral, where she lived until her death.
Virginia Judge, former Strathfield Councillor (1995-2004), Mayor of Strathfield (2000-2003) and State Member for Strathfield (2003-2011) has died. In her nearly two decades of political involvement, she made significant contributions to the municipality and regional area of Strathfield across her wide areas of interest including but not limited to the arts, environment, community development, heritage […]
A talk will be held on Sunday 1 March 2026 at Strathfield Library on the new Pictorial History of Strathfield Book. The talk will be held from 2pm to 4pm at Strathfield Library, 65-67 Rochester Street Homebush. Afternoon tea will be served at 2pm before the commencement of the talk. The event is free. For […]
The new book ‘Pictorial History of the Strathfield District’ is now available to buy from Strathfield Library, 65-67 Rochester Street Homebush and the Strathfield Council Customer Service Centre, 65 Homebush Road Strathfield. The Library and Council’s Customer Service Centre accepts card payments only. The book is $30 and was written by Jenny MacRitchie, Council’s Local […]
‘Lanreath’ The Boulevarde, Strathfield (built 1902 and demolished in 1935) was the home of Mary Anne and Francis Arthur Crago. The Crago family were involved in flour milling and were active members of the Congregational Church. There has been some speculation regarding the architect. I finally found confirmation of an architect, courtesy of the 1907 […]
The new book ‘Pictorial History of the Strathfield District’ will be launched on Friday 12 December 2025 at 10am. There will be a morning tea, short talk from the authors and an official launch of the new book by the Mayor. The book is $30 if you wish to buy a copy. The book will […]
A talk on the history of Parramatta River will be held on Sunday 26th October 2025 at the Ironbark Room at Strathfield Library. This is a free event presented by the Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society with support of Strathfield Council. Everyone is welcome. The afternoon will commence at 2pm with a yummy afternoon tea. Talk […]
Calling all Strathfield History buffs!!! These photos were on slides donated from our friends at Ashfield District Historical Society. Its quite a treasure trove. This appears to be a function at Strathfield Town Hall in the early 1970s, where the local Federal MP William McMahon and his wife Sonia were in attendance. If you can […]
A talk on Victorian Italianate architecture will be held on Sunday February 18th from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Strathfield Library.
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 