This Federation cottage, named Avon, at 145 Coronation Parade, Strathfield South was built during the mid-1920s and was home to the Austin family.
Moore’s Bridge
The bridge across the Cooks River at Strathfield South was once known as Moore’s Bridge, named after landholder, Thomas Moore.
Flooding in Pemberton Street, 1959
This photo shows flooding from Cooks River in Pemberton Street during November 1959.
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.
George Kerslake’s Gardens
Renowned plant breeder, George Kerslake was the gardener for Alderman von der Heyde of Elwood House in Albert Road, Strathfield.