A Homebush Plane CrashTuesday 17 January 2023No CommentsDuring October 1949 a Tiger Moth plane crashed into Powells Creek, narrowly missing the Arnott’s biscuit factory.Read More1940s, Arnott's Biscuits, Aviation, Homebush, Parramatta Road, Powells Creek
Christmas Cheer, 1932Monday 19 December 2022No CommentsAt Christmas 1932 a toy drive was held at Homebush Public School to help local families during the Great Depression.Read More1930s, Children, Great Depression, Homebush Council, Homebush Public School, Powells Creek, Strathfield Council, Toy collection, Unemployment
Artist, Edward BevanTuesday 6 December 2022Artist, Edward Bevan Edward Bevan (1854-1898) was a writer, editor, painter, illustrator, surveyor, fruitgrower and inventor. Born in the UK…Read More1890s, Alderman Guy Bevan, Artists, Dunholme, Edward Bevan, Vernon Street Strathfield
Homebush Council ChambersWednesday 23 November 20222 CommentsBuilt in 1912 for the council incorporated in 1906, Homebush Council Chambers hosted many meetings and celebrations over the years.Read MoreHesketh Kerruish, Homebush Council Chambers, Local government, Parramatta Road, WWI, WWII
The Canberra Air DisasterWednesday 9 November 2022No CommentsPilot Officer Richard Frederick Wiesener of Strathfield was killed in a 1940 Canberra plane crash, along with three wartime Cabinet…Read More1940s, Churchill Avenue, Cooroona, Frederick Abbey Wiesener, Richard Wiesener, War memorials, Wiesener family, WWII
Ancestry Library Edition WorkshopWednesday 19 October 2022No CommentsAre you interested in learning more about your family tree? Join our Ancestry Library Edition workshop on 15 November.Read MoreAncestry Library Edition, Family history
A Bee in the BonnetWednesday 19 October 2022No CommentsIn 1937, Frank Evans, a record-holding chick sexer, was called to a home in The Crescent, Homebush to deal with…Read More1930s, Bees, Chick sexing, Frank Evans, Homebush, Mavis Heath, Robertson family, Ruth Howes, Stanley Benjamin Gamble, The Crescent
George Kerslake’s GardensThursday 13 October 2022No CommentsRenowned plant breeder, George Kerslake was the gardener for Alderman von der Heyde of Elwood House in Albert Road, Strathfield.Read MoreAlbert Road, Cooks River, Drownings, Druitt Town, Elwood House, Gardens, George Kerslake, Oxford Road, Plant breeding, Strathfield, Strathfield and Western Suburbs Horticultural Society, Strathfield South, William von der Heyde
The Queen’s CupWednesday 28 September 2022No CommentsStrathfield girl, Judith Wilkinson suggested that the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths present Queen Elizabeth II with a ceremonial chalice to…Read More1950s, Albert Road, Birralee, Gelling Avenue, Judith Wilkinson, Queen Elizabeth II, Wilkinson family