Next Stop, Strathfield: Travel Through History

Next date: Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 06:00 PM to Sunday, 06 December 2026 | 05:00 PM

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. Come along and see Strathfield’s history in motion.

EXHIBITION
Strathfield Library & Innovation Hub
15 October – 6 December 2026 

OFFICIAL OPENING:
Thursday 15 October 2026, 6pm with historical talk

RSVP:
Thursday 8 October 2026
Bookings are required for the opening for catering purposes.
exhibitions@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

When

Location

Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub, 65-67 Rochester Street, Homebush, 2140, View Map