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Lecture: St James Tunnel
01/02/2010
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The next meeting of the Strathfield District Historical Society will be held on Saturday March 6 2010 at Strathfield Library, 65-67 Rochester Street Homebush. The lecture commences at 1pm and finishes at 4pm with an afternoon tea served. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
John Oakes, an expert on Sydney’s Railway History, will be speaking about “The St James Tunnel”. St James Rail Station is located in Hyde Park in the City but has a number of hidden tunnels which have been used for many purposes. This history of this station is fascinating and unknown to most people, even those who use the rail station regularly.
John is a very engaging speaker and author of a number of books including: “Sydney’s Forgotten City Railways”, “Sydney’s Forgotten Rural Railways” and “Sydney’s Forgotten Military Railways”. This a lecture you won’t want to miss.
Christmas in Strathfield
09/12/2009
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Strathfield Town Centre Christmas Celebration 1959
Carols by Candlelight is a Strathfield tradition which brings together local residents and their families to celebrate Christmas in Strathfield. A fireworks display starts around 9pm
Carols by Candlelight is hosted by Strathfield Council and will be held at Strathfield Park, Homebush Road Strathfield on Saturday 12 December. Carols starts at 6.30pm. Strathfield Park is short walk from the 480 and 483 bus routes and there is parking in local streets nearby.
Community members are welcome to bring along new toys, books, non-perishable food items in support of Council’s Christmas Appeal. Donated items will be distributed to The Smith Family and the Exodus Foundation.
For more information, call Council on 9748 9999 or visit their website at www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au
The photograph shows a navity scene in the Strathfield Town Centre in 1959.
Federation Walking Tour November 2009
12/11/2009
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The Federation Walking Tour to be held on Sunday 15 November is sold out. A future tour is likely to be held in March or April 2010. Please check this site for updates.
Remembrance Day – Strathfield War Memorials
11/11/2009
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Invitation to the opening of the Strathfield War Memorial (1925)
Today is Remembrance Day where we observe one minute’s silence at 11 am to remember those who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts.
On this day in 1918 the guns of the western Front fell silent after more than four years of warfare and we honour those who have fallen in the service of their country.
This site contains information on the War Memorials in Strathfield, Homebush and Enfield as well as recollections of wartime in Strathfield
Australia & China: a brief glimpse – lecture Sat 7 November 2009
02/11/2009
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The next general meeting of the Strathfield District Historical Society will be held on Saturday 7 November 2009 commencing at 1pm. The speaker is David Mittelheuser who will be giving a powerpoint presentation entitled Australia and China; a brief glimpse. David has spent a considerable amount of time in China advising them on waterways etc and is a very informative and entertaining speaker. Afternoon will be served. Entry is free. Please bring along guests.
‘Lowe’ is the new ‘Reid’
25/10/2009
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Further to the post on proposed changes to Federal electorates, the Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed that the seat of Reid, which currently includes suburbs of Lidcombe, Auburn and Granville, will be abolished. However, the seat of Lowe will be renamed Reid. Reid is named for Sir George Reid, a former Prime Minister. The proposal to name a seat McMahon has been changed. The electorate Prospect will be renamed McMahon.
Lucy Stone OAM – obituary
01/10/2009
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Lucy Stone with then Mayor, Rod Rimes at the 1985 Strathfield Centennary
We have received the news that Lucy Stone OAM passed away last weekend. Lucy was the former Secretary of Strathfield District Historical Society, which was one of her many community and charitable contributions. Lucy was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1991 for her service to the Girl Guides Association of Australia.
From 1991 to 2002, Lucy Stone was the primary researcher and contributor to the Society’s newsletter, a difficult task she performed for over a decade as well as fulfilling all the administrative demands of her role as Secretary. Her outstanding contribution to the Society was recognised in December 2002 with the award of Life Membership of the Strathfield District Historical Society. Lucy moved from Strathfield to Cairns in 2002 to be closer to members of her family, however her many friends in Strathfield will remember the large contribution she made to community life and be saddened to hear of her death.
At the church service on Sunday 18 October at 9.30pm at the Uniting Church, Carrington Avenue, Strathfield “Lucy’s lifelong contribution to church and community will be remembered and honoured.” Anyone interested is invited to attend.
Bus Routes Axed in Strathfield and Homebush
27/09/2009
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The Alternative?
Many members of the Society are concerned about the proposed cuts in local bus services in Strathfield and Homebush. This will cause significant problems, especially for older residents and students who rely on these buses to travel to school, shops, medical services and railway stations.
Sydney Buses have proposed combining the 407 and 408 bus services, which will result in a substantial reduction of available services in Strathfield and Homebush. The new “408″ will follow the railway between Flemington and Burwood (bypassing Homebush Station and Shops), but will not be travelling throughout most of Strathfield and Homebush. Most of Strathfield between Barker Road and Liverpool Road will be without a bus service travelling west-east or one that goes to Burwood, which is supposed to one of the Inner West’s regional centres.
Therefore, the only way for many people, particularly elderly people, to access shopping centres in Strathfield and Burwood is to walk or access a vehicle. Much less the students trying to get to schools such as Santa Sabina or Australian Catholic University. This is unacceptable and have a terrible impact on local residents.
There are links to information below as well as the opportunity to submit comments on the proposal.
Click here for a map of the new routes
Click here for the proposal
Click here to have your say
Strathfield Spring Fair
23/09/2009
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The Strathfield District Historical Society will have a stall at the Strathfield Spring Fair on Sunday 27 September 2009. The Fair is held at Strathfield Park from 9am to 4pm. The stall will provide information and handouts on Strathfield’s history as well as photo displays. For more information on the Fair, go to www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Marrickville National Trust Walking Tour
15/09/2009
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The National Trust After Hours Committee have organised a guided walk around Marrickville this Sunday 20 September 2009. The walk commences 1.00pm for 1.30pm start and will include afternoon tea and some Wurlitzer organ excerpts finishing about 4.30pm. You can pay on the day $30.00 per person includes afternoon tea and organ excerpts. Please contact Tony Bastow on 0404 292 208 before Sunday for catering purposes.
