Next Stop, Strathfield: Travel Through History Talk

O class tram 1051 outside Depot_ Tangarra Street Enfield_ last day 21 August 1948. Vic Solomons Collection. Courtesy City of Sydney Archives.jpg

Photo: O class tram 1051 outside Depot_ Tangarra Street Enfield_ last day 21 August 1948. Vic Solomons Collection. Courtesy City of Sydney Archives

All aboard for a lively journey through Strathfield’s transport story!

In conjunction with the Ironbark Gallery’s exhibition Next, Stop, Strathfield: Travel Through History, Strathfield Council and the Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society invite you to join us for a talk about Strathfield’s fascinating history of travel, including sometimes surprising forms of transport.

Speakers:

  • Cathy Jones, Secretary, Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society will speak about Rookwood Cemetery’s Mortuary Station.
  • Jenny MacRitchie, Local Studies Advisor, Strathfield Council, will talk about some of the more surprising forms of transport associated with the Strathfield district.

Where: Ironbark Room, Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub

When: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2pm

A light afternoon tea will be served.

This event is free but bookings are essential via Strathfield Council Library's Humanitix Page

The Next Stop, Strathfield: Travel Through History exhibition will be on display during library opening hours from 15 October to 6 December 2026.

When

  • Sunday, 01 November 2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Location

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

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