Stead House, a grand Victorian Italianate residence located in Marrickville, was initially established as “Waterloo Villa” sometime in the early 1850s by Archibald Mitchell on part of the 30 acre grant known as “Wain’s Farm”. "Frankfort House" 1905 Stead House is an excellent example of a remnant grand estate house that is the product of… Continue reading HERITAGE HOMES: Stead House
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New Life Member: Robert Hutchinson
At the AGM Robert Hutchinson was presented with a certificate for Life Membership of the Society. (Photo: Lorraine Beach) The citation reads: ‘In recognition and appreciation of his unstinting dedication to the Society since 1993, as an ambassador for the Society and in promoting history and heritage in general.’ Richard Blair said: ‘Since joining the… Continue reading New Life Member: Robert Hutchinson
RAILWAY STATIONS: Petersham
Petersham station opened in 1857. Petersham Station. No date.Photo: Art Gallery of NSW The former Petersham railway station building is located in Terminus Street. This heritage listed building, completed in 1885, was designed by George Cowdery in the Victorian Italianate architectural style. It is the only major 'First Class' station building known to have been… Continue reading RAILWAY STATIONS: Petersham
Publication: 3 Marrickville Potteries
The Marrickville Heritage Society has a range of publications, which are for sale with shipping nationally. Robert Hutchinson (editor) Three Marrickville Potteries (2005) is available for the price of $25 (plus p&h). If you are interested in purchasing this book please contact the society by emailing marrickvilleheritagesociety@outlook.com to confirm the current cost of postage. Thank you.
The Hanging of the Bushrangers who Murdered Dr Wardell
Those of us living around Marrickville have heard the name Wardell, mostly because of the road that leads from Petersham to Earlwood. Named for Dr Robert Wardell, a barrister who, along with William Wentworth (Blue Mountains explorer), ran the colony's first private newspaper: Australian. Early in the afternoon of Sunday, 7 September 1834, astride his hack,… Continue reading The Hanging of the Bushrangers who Murdered Dr Wardell
Fanny Durack
Fanny Durack at Stockholm Olympics 1921. Congratulations to Marrickville Council for marking the centenary of Fanny Durack’s historic 1912 Stockholm Olympic swim (which made her the first woman to win a swimming gold medal at any Olympics) at Petersham Park near the Fanny Durack Pool on Sunday 15 July. Olympic gold medal won by Miss… Continue reading Fanny Durack
Girl Guides Photo
Marrickville Heritage Society recently received this lovely photo. It appears that "Brown Owl" is swearing in some new members to the local troop. Looking at the age of the girls, it is possible that they are Brownies. We would love to hear if anyone has more information about this wonderful photo and where it was… Continue reading Girl Guides Photo
Dulwich Hill – A History
This article was written by the Marrickville historian Chrys Meader, and was first published in 2008 on the Dictionary of Sydney online website.We hope you find this suburb history informative. Marrickville Road as seen from the old tram terminus on New Canterbury Road Dulwich Hill, a suburb of the Marrickville local government area, is located seven… Continue reading Dulwich Hill – A History
Our latest publication – Marrickville: A Past Worth Preserving
Late in 2011 MHS published Marrickville: a past worth preserving. This 182 page book is a collection of articles submitted to an essay competition organised by the Society. Joint editors Keith Sutton, Richard Blair and Lorraine Beach describe the work: 'How do we categorise this book? These essays are so disparate. We've got family histories and… Continue reading Our latest publication – Marrickville: A Past Worth Preserving
The Lebanese in Australia
Saturday 22nd October 2011The Australian Lebanese Historical Society: the first 10 yearsTalk by Freda BackesHerb Greedy Hall, 79 Petersham Road, Marrickville10.15 am for 10.30am startFreda Bankes was raised in Braidwood where her paternal grandparents had founded a small business in 1912. Although interested in history, Freda only started thinking about her heritage when older family… Continue reading The Lebanese in Australia
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