During the Dulwich Hill Fair, we were asked about the location of the local horse racing track. As promised, here is some information ....This lovely picture is held by the Library of NSW entitled Race Meeting at Petersham (c. 1845)The race meeting depicted here was held at the private racecourse of Thomas Shaw, licensee of… Continue reading Petersham Race Track
Month: September 2014
James Start Harrison
We love comments from our readers, especially ones that point out an error. We try our best to bring you correct information, but research being what it is is not always perfect.Recently Paul Cooper let us know the name of the resident who Harrison Street & Woodbury Street was named after was incorrect. From the… Continue reading James Start Harrison
In the News – Dulwich Hill Boy Scouts Hall Addition
Marrickville Council recently posted this picture to their facebook page. It shows the opening of the extension to the Dulwich Hill Boy Scouts Hall in 1924. Through Trove I was able to find an interesting recount of the events of the day that connect to this wonderful photograph.The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 -… Continue reading In the News – Dulwich Hill Boy Scouts Hall Addition
