During the Great Depression of the 1930s, prominent public and military figures gave their patronage to fundraising balls held in the Strathfield Town Hall.
Wartime Blackout, 1941
During WWII a Sydney-wide blackout drill also saw the Strathfield Town Hall ‘attacked’ and ‘demolished.’
Strathfield Town Hall’s Early Charity Balls
After its opening in October 1923, Strathfield Town Hall hosted many charity balls to raise funds for good causes.
Musician, Marcus Burkitt
Blind pianist, Marcus Burkitt performed in the Strathfield Town Hall during November 1936. His repertoire included 350 works, all learned by ear.