In October 1961, Vivien Leigh, known for her roles in ‘Gone with the Wind’ and ‘Streetcar named Desire,’ visited Strathfield to open the National Rose Society’s spring festival and presented a silver rose bowl to the winner. The event’s proceeds were donated to the Poliomyelitis and Physicality Handicapped Society. She had a successful film career and a dedication to theatre, performing a wide variety of roles. Leigh toured Australia twice, once with her then husband Laurence Olivier. She visited Strathfield during her 1961 tour and passed away in 1967.
