Author: tigtog

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Dulwich Hill

In the News – Dulwich Hill Boy Scouts Hall Addition

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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

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Prehistoric History: Dugong Remains at Alexandria Canal

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Alexandra Canal was named after Princess Alexandra, who married Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in 1863. The suburb of Alexandria is also named after Princess Alexandra. Alexandra Canal was once a salt marsh known as Shea's Creek. Excavation began in 1887 to transform the marshland into a canal capable of carrying barges… Continue reading Prehistoric History: Dugong Remains at Alexandria Canal

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100 Years Ago – The Elevated Suburb of Marrickville

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The Newsletter: An Australian Paper for Australian People (Saturday 15 August, 1914, page 4) spelt out in vivid details what we already know about the Marrickville district. It is just an amazing place to live!  Marrickville is a joy and a boon to life! Perhaps our retail shops have changed, but for all of us… Continue reading 100 Years Ago – The Elevated Suburb of Marrickville

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On This Day 100 Years Ago – World War I

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Great Britain entered into the European War 100 years ago today. If the Mother Country was at war, then it was unspoken that Australia would join the conflict that has been declared "the war to end all wars", The Great War, and of course World War I. Over the next year it is hoped that… Continue reading On This Day 100 Years Ago – World War I

Marrickville

Cadden and Andrews Marrickville Fashion House

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World War I had been recently declared, and the social chit chat pages were a great distraction for the readers.The Newsletter was a broadsheet newspaper published in Sydney every Saturday. It carried the sub-title an up to date social, dramatic, sporting, political and general newspaper for the people. (Wikipedia)On 15 August 1914 the "Social Chat"… Continue reading Cadden and Andrews Marrickville Fashion House

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Heritage 14 launched on 17 June at The Henson, Marrickville

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The launch of a Marrickville Heritage Society journal is always a landmark occasion and on Tuesday 17 June about 50 members and friends gathered at The Henson to meet with some of the authors and those who produced it. The Henson was chosen as the venue both as one of the journal advertisers, and, in… Continue reading Heritage 14 launched on 17 June at The Henson, Marrickville

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Heritage in Danger – 6 Livingstone Road, Petersham

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The above photograph Sawtooth Roof by Deborah Kent was highly commended in the Marrickville Council's Urban Photography Competition (part of the Marrickville Medal awards). But this building is under threat. Council are now looking at whether it should be included on the heritage register, or if it should be knocked down to make way for… Continue reading Heritage in Danger – 6 Livingstone Road, Petersham

Marrickville

New Winged Victory

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This post has come via Marrickville Council's Facebook account. I am not certain as yet if the mini sculpture is what the replica will look like. Am waiting for council confirmation. Marrickville, we’re getting a new Winged Victory! Meridian, Australia's premier fine art foundry, will oversee the design and manufacture of our new Winged Victory… Continue reading New Winged Victory