This Federation cottage, named Avon, at 145 Coronation Parade, Strathfield South was built during the mid-1920s and was home to the Austin family.
Oldsmobile v Roller
In November 1959 this oldsmobile collided with a council street roller on Liverpool Road, Strathfield South. The tennis courts were replaced the following year with the Enfield Bowling Centre.
Cricketer, Bill O’Reilly and the Lion Tile Co.
Are you enjoying the Ashes? Bill O’Reilly, one of Australia’s greatest spin bowlers, worked at the Lion Tile Co, for 35 years, as well as juggling his cricketing and journalism commitments.
George Kerslake’s Gardens
Renowned plant breeder, George Kerslake was the gardener for Alderman von der Heyde of Elwood House in Albert Road, Strathfield.
Langham/St Neot
St Neot on Liverpool Road Strathfield South was built in the early 1880s and was formerly known as Langham.
Strathfield South c.1940
This photo from c.1940 shows Liverpool Road Enfield, now Strathfield South.
Rachel Prentice
When 97 year-old Rachel Prentice died at Bark Huts in 1913 she was thought to have been one of the oldest residents of Sydney.
Strathfield South Shops, 1937
This photo shows Strathfield South shopping precinct in 1937 near the corner of Liverpool and Homebush Roads.
A New Life in Strathfield
In 1953 Thora Donovan and her five children, from Derbyshire, England, were sponsored to emigrate to Australia by Strathfield couple, Mr and Mrs Dawson. Their story was featured in the Good Neighbour magazine.