The Cinema History talk was held on Sunday May 31st 2026 at Strathfield Library. The talk covered a range of topics including discussion of the rise and fall of suburban cinemas, histories of many cinemas in Sydney’s west including Strathfield and surrounding suburbs, the influence of the American Film Studios on distribution of films to […]
A talk will be held on Sunday 31 May 2026 at Strathfield Library on Cinemas of the Strathfield district. 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 bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/strathfield-cinema-talk About […]
The article on the former Inglemere Private Hospital Abbotsford Road Homebush receives considerable views and comments. I have done more research on this property and will be publishing a more detailed history fairly soon. However, I was wondering if anyone has any historic photos of this property that I could use? Lastly, the hospital was sold in […]
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 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 Studies […]
‘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 […]
Another proposal to rename Homebush as Strathfield has been released with the addition of parts of Homebush West (or as most people call it Flemington)! Are there limits to the potential boundaries of the suburb of Strathfield?
The March 2026 Historical Society includes a detailed overview of Virginia Judge, who died in February 2026, and her service on Strathfield Council as a Councillor and Mayor. She was elected as the State Member for Strathfield in the NSW Parliament from 2003-2011. 
Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society 