Edward Daniel Austin was first elected to Homebush Council in 1908.
He served on Homebush Council as an Alderman in the years of 1908-1911, 1911-1914, 1914-1917, 1917-1920, 1920-1922 and 1922-1925
Austin was elected Mayor of Homebush in 1914-1915, 1915-1916, 1916-1917, 1920, 1924-1925.
Austin Playground (now Park), Marlborough Road Homebush was named for Edward Austin.
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