The following is an oral history that came from the City of Canterbury Library website. It originally appeared in the Canterbury District Historical Society Journal (S1 No6) from April 1967. A STORY OF EARLY MARRICKVILLE by Mr. Harvey Hatfield Seymour's Corner once the haunt of "blackguards." As a lad of twelve I commenced work at… Continue reading Oral History: Harvey Hatfield "A Story of Early Marrickville"
Month: October 2015
Clever Theft from Seymours Store 1933
On July 18, 1933 the Sydney Morning Herald (page 9) reported: The most remarkably planned robbery in New South Wales for many years was completed at Marrickville during the week-end, when the big department store of H. T. Seymour, Ltd., at the corner of Victoria and Marrickville roads, was entered by way of an underground… Continue reading Clever Theft from Seymours Store 1933
The Case of Casey the Chimpanzee (Guest Post)
The following post has been written by Maggie Bester, a student completing her Masters degree at Sydney University. Maggie has alligned herself to the society for the remainder of the year. This is the first of a number of interesting posts she will contribute. An unusual incident on the night of the 6th of December… Continue reading The Case of Casey the Chimpanzee (Guest Post)
Heritage Under Threat: Dynamo Service Station, St Peters
The 1930s Dynamo Service Station, Princes Highway, St Peters is earmarked for demolition as part of the WestConnex construction. It has been in the same family for over 50 years. This is a heritage listed building and important part of the motor history of Australia. There are very few examples of this style of Spanish… Continue reading Heritage Under Threat: Dynamo Service Station, St Peters
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