During the Great Depression of the 1930s, prominent public and military figures gave their patronage to fundraising balls held in the Strathfield Town Hall.
Coronation Arch Unveiling, 5 June 1937
Did you watch the Coronation? On 5 June 1937 Coronation Arch was unveiled in Enfield, in honour of King Charles’ grandfather, George VI’s coronation.
Christmas Cheer, 1932
At Christmas 1932 a toy drive was held at Homebush Public School to help local families during the Great Depression.
A Bee in the Bonnet
In 1937, Frank Evans, a record-holding chick sexer, was called to a home in The Crescent, Homebush to deal with a swarm of bees.
Arnott’s Biscuits and Columbia Gramophone Factory
This Milton Kent photo shows the Arnott’s Biscuit and Columbia Gramophone factories, both featured in the Ironbark Gallery’s current exhibition.
Strathfield South Shops, 1937
This photo shows Strathfield South shopping precinct in 1937 near the corner of Liverpool and Homebush Roads.
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.