After its opening in October 1923, Strathfield Town Hall hosted many charity balls to raise funds for good causes.
Parramatta Road, Homebush, 1928
In 1928 Parramatta Road Homebush was widened with photos revealing the variety of shops then serving the needs of Homebush residents.
Halloween Children’s Home
Halloween Children’s Home in Albert Road, Strathfield operated between 1925 and 1935 and was supported by many local families and dignitaries through fundraising activities such as fetes and concerts. The Edward Clancy Building of the Australian Catholic University now stands on this site.
The Popular Dancers’ Competition of 1928
In 1928 Marjorie Hopman and Gerald Phillips represented Homebush in the Popular Dancers’ Competition held over several months. Competition was fierce. To secure votes, Reg Gaskin danced from Strathfield Town Hall to Bondi on 20 July 1928.