By Cathy Jones ‘Ingleburn’ 13-15 Kingsland Road Strathfield is a Federation Bungalow style house featuring a gabled slate roof. The house was designed by its
Phyllis Rogers Arnott, early aviator
Calling anyone who can help out. Steve Carter, an aviation historian, located near Ballarat in Victoria is seeking any information on Phyllis Arnott, an early
Strathfield-Homebush Congregational Church
By Cathy Jones (2023) A number of Strathfield’s early residents were members of the Congregational Church. The first Congregational Church in the Strathfield district was
Historic Houses Talk – Sold Out
The Historic Houses of Strathfield exhibition is open until 22 January 2023 at the Ironbark Gallery, Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub. Entry is free and
Historic Houses Exhibit, Talk & Afternoon Tea
Historic Houses Exhibit, Talk and Afternoon Tea. Strathfield Library December 2022 to January 2023. Talk & Tea on 22 January 2023
‘Claverton’ 99 Burlington Road Homebush
In response to a request for a house located at 99 Burlington Rd Homebush, on the corner of Bridge Road. The house is called ‘Claverton’
Identifying the works of architect Harry Chambers Kent in Strathfield
By Cathy Jones Harry Chambers Kent was a prolific Sydney based architect in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He lived in Strathfield for
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
‘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
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
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
‘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
Pride Month at Strathfield
The month of June is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA community. Strathfield Council resolved at the June 2022 to light the Council Chambers in the
Talk on Strathfield Industrial Heritage
A talk on the Strathfield Industrial Heritage Exhibition will be held on Sunday 31 July 2022 at Strathfield Library. Entry is free. Refreshments served at
Strathfield Industrial Heritage Exhibition – June to August 2022
The Industrial Heritage of Strathfield Exhibition, Minding Our Business, opens on Thursday 16 June 2022 at 6pm at Strathfield Library. Entry to the exhibition is
Strathfield Girls High School
New article on the history of Strathfield Girls High School. Any additional information or photos is appreciated. Post comments or email: strathfieldhistory@gmail.com
Cancelled – Talk on Historic Houses of Strathfield exhibition Feb 6 2022
The talk on the Historic Houses of Strathfield exhibition at Strathfield Library on Sunday 6 February 2022 is cancelled. A decision was taken to cancel the talk due to COVID infection rates. The talk will be rescheduled to April 2022 when hopefully the current surge may be behind us.
Watch video – Historic Houses of Strathfield exhibition at Strathfield Library
The Historic Houses of Strathfield is open until 6 February 2022. This exhibition is presented by the Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society with support from Strathfield
Invitation to opening Historic Houses of Strathfield exhibition
You are invited to attend the Historic Houses of Strathfield exhibition at Strathfield Library. This exhibition is presented by the Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society with
Vale Alan Davidson
Alan Davidson AM MBE, the Australian cricketer and long-term Strathfield resident, passed away at the age of 92 years on 30 October 2021. The above
Mason Park Wetland Shorebirds Video
This video tells the story of Mason Park Wetland, an important urban wetland located at Homebush. Mason Park is located near Powells Creek and can
St Anne’s Catholic Church and Village
History of St Anne’s Catholic Church and Village of St Anne’s at Strathfield South
Q&A session – Strathfield History Talk
Thanks to everyone who attended the online History of Strathfield talk on Wednesday 8th September or Saturday 11th September. A copy of the Q&A session
Strathfield History Talk – Saturday 11 Sept 2.30pm
The Strathfield History Talk held on Wednesday 8th September will be held again this Saturday 11th September at 2.30pm. This is an online meeting held
Belfield History
The suburb of Belfield is located in the Strathfield and City of Canterbury-Bankstown areas. The small portion in Strathfield measures 52 hectares. It is located
Online Talk on Strathfield History & Q&A
This event has sold out. You are welcome to attend an online talk on the history of the Strathfield district. Wednesday 8 September 2021 6:00
Strathfield Massacre – 30th Anniversary
Thirty years ago on August 17 1991, a lone gunman killed 7 people and injured 6 on a Saturday afternoon at Strathfield Plaza. This was
Jessie Bloomfield Dog Fountain, Ford Park
By Cathy Jones An interesting feature of Ford Park in Strathfield South is the Jessie Broomfield Memorial Water Fountain for Dogs. The purpose of the
‘Luleo’ The Boulevarde Strathfield
By Cathy Jones ‘Luleo’, corner Albyn Rd and The Boulevarde Strathfield, was built in 1911 to a design by architect George Sydney Jones for Stuart
Vale Peter Smith, Former Strathfield Mayor
Peter Smith, former Mayor of Strathfield, has died. Peter served on Strathfield Council from 1991 to 2000 (2 terms) as an Independent. He was elected
‘Dunrobbin’ Llandilo Ave Strathfield
By Cathy Jones ‘Dunrobbin’ is located at 52-54 Llandilo Avenue Strathfield and is one of Strathfield’s most prominent federation styled properties. The house was built
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
‘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
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
‘Tiptree’, home of Newman family at Strathfield
By Cathy Jones ‘Tiptree’ was built in c.1906, cnr Llandilo Avenue and Kingsland Road Strathfield. The house was built for the Rev. Charles T Newman
Vale Gordon Bruce Smith
Gordon Bruce Smith died peacefully in his sleep at Anthem, his aged care facility, in Bowral, on 5 March 2021. For many years he lived
‘Viwa’ Burlington Road Homebush
By Cathy Jones ‘Viwa’ Burlington Road was known as the Doctor’s House. It was originally the home of Dr George Hurst and built c1883. The
‘Wellbeck’ 96 Abbotsford Road Homebush
By Cathy Jones ‘Wellbeck’ is an Victorian Italianate house located at 96 Abbotsford Road Homebush. The house was built on 1878 Village of Homebush Estate.
‘Douglas’ former 80 Homebush Road Strathfield
By Cathy Jones Many people remember and ask about the Grogan house which was located on the corner of Homebush Road and Redmyre Road Strathfield.
‘Halcyon’ 110 Homebush Road Strathfield
by Cathy Jones ‘Halcyon’ is located at 110 Homebush Road Strathfield, on the corner of Woodward Avenue Strathfield. It is built on the historic 1880
‘Kama’ 16 Llandilo Ave Strathfield
By Cathy Jones ‘Kama’ is located at 16 Llandilo Avenue Strathfield and designed by architect Thomas Pollard Sampson and built in 1911-1912. The house was
‘Corfu’ 113 Albert Road Strathfield
By Cathy Jones ‘Corfu’ 113 Albert Road Strathfield was built in 1902 for Frank Gaxieu (c.1844-1920), who lived at ‘Corfu’ until his death in 1920.
‘Verona’ 27 Coventry Road Strathfield
By Cathy Jones ‘Verona’ is located at 27 Coventry Road Strathfield on the corner of Meredith Street. It is built on the 1878 Village of
‘Seeroma’ 6-8 Elwin Street Strathfield
By Cathy Jones ‘Seeroma’ 6-8 Elwin Street Strathfield was locally known as the Taubman house, the long term home of paint and varnish manufacturer Claude
Lodge Washington H.Soul
By Cathy Jones ‘Lodge Washington H. Soul No. 399’, a Masonic Temple, was built in 1922 at 44 Beresford Road Strathfield. It has since been
‘Eton college’ redmyre Road Strathfield
By Cathy Jones Eton College is the subject of the Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society Newsletter this month. ‘Eton College’ was located at the top of
Strathfield Plaza 1981
By Cathy Jones A sketch of Strathfield Plaza from advertisements of the centre’s opening in 1981. Amazingly, the centre and the office and residential towers
Strathfield Heritage 