The street was named after George Rose, licensee of the Pulteney Hotel, Cook's River.Image Source: St Peters Cooks River History GroupThe hotel was on the site where the current Stella Hotel (735 Princes Highway, Tempe) stands.
Month: January 2013
Lymerston House Tempe
Image Source: domain.com.auLymerston House in Tempe has been sold a number of times. In 1868 it was advertised as " a commodious family residence and grounds".The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Friday 20 November 1868, page 7The house was recently advertised by domain.com.au outlining some of it's heritage value:This 1840's Victorian residence… Continue reading Lymerston House Tempe
New Years Day in Marrickville LGA
Happy New Year! May this be a fantastic one for you and your loved ones.New Years Day 1949 was an important day for the Marrickville Council.1 January 1949 saw the amalgamation of St Peters and Petersham councils with Marrickville Council. Petersham Council were against the move, arguing, as they had to a proposed voluntary amalgamation in… Continue reading New Years Day in Marrickville LGA
Marrickville Heritage Society 