During WWII a Sydney-wide blackout drill also saw the Strathfield Town Hall ‘attacked’ and ‘demolished.’
Strathfield Town Hall’s Early Charity Balls
After its opening in October 1923, Strathfield Town Hall hosted many charity balls to raise funds for good causes.
Musician, Marcus Burkitt
Blind pianist, Marcus Burkitt performed in the Strathfield Town Hall during November 1936. His repertoire included 350 works, all learned by ear.
Ten Mile Hill
Ten Mile Hill was the name used for the hill on Liverpool Road near Centenary Drive and Roberts Road. The Tenth Milestone from Sydney was located nearby.
House Stuck on Bridge!
In September 1928 half a weatherboard house being transported by a team of horses became wedged on the Water Street Bridge requiring pedestrians to walk through the house to cross the bridge.
Corrard/Haeremai, 78-80 Broughton Road, Homebush
Corrard/Haeremai, built c.1888, once stood at 78-80 Broughton Road Homebush and was first owned by Canon Hulton Smyth-King.
Roadworks on Redmyre and Homebush Roads, 1959
This photo shows roadworks on the corner of Redmyre and Homebush Roads during December 1959. The house on the corner was named Wilfethel and is now Arcadia.
Parramatta Road Car Yard, 1964
This photo from March 1964 shows one of Parramatta Road’s smaller car yards on the corner of Telopea Avenue, Homebush West.
Oldsmobile v Roller
In November 1959 this oldsmobile collided with a council street roller on Liverpool Road, Strathfield South. The tennis courts were replaced the following year with the Enfield Bowling Centre.