During October 1949 a Tiger Moth plane crashed into Powells Creek, narrowly missing the Arnott’s biscuit factory.
Christmas Cheer, 1932
At Christmas 1932 a toy drive was held at Homebush Public School to help local families during the Great Depression.
A Christmas Shark Encounter
When James Knight went for a dip in Powells Creek on Christmas Day 1930, he got more than he expected. The creek was crowded with swimmers when a shark appeared and lunged at Knight three times, grazing him and leaving him in shock.