Image right: Route 480 Strathfield Station bus overtaking bus on charter in Homebush Road at Gelling Avenue, Strathfield, 18 April 1970. Photographer: John Ward, City of Sydney Archives, A-01078953
All aboard for a lively journey through Strathfield's transport story! Best known today for its busy railway station, Strathfield has also been home to some surprising transport firsts, including Australia's first motorcycle race at Homebush. Discover how people, goods and ideas moved through the district over time, from early roads, stagecoaches, ferries and steamers to bicycles, motorcycles, freight, trams, buses, car yards, cars and even planes.
You are cordially invited to the official opening of the Next Stop, Strathfield: Travel Through History exhibition in the Ironbark Gallery of
Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub on
Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6pm.
Bookings are required for catering purposes and can be made by emailing: exhibitions@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
The exhibition will run from 15 October to 6 December 2026 during library opening hours.
Come along and see Strathfield's history in motion!