Apologies to the regular readers of this blog for lack of posts over the past few months.The blog mistress' personal life took over for a while...I shall attempt to make amends with a number of posts over the next few days!
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Heritage Lost: Victoria Hotel
The former Victoria Hotel was situated on the corner of Marrickville Road & Illawarra Road Marrickville. In 1912 plans were submitted to alter the grand premises. (Click to Enlarge) but in the 1930s, as was common with many of the local pubs art deco renovations were carried out. Taken over by Tooth & Co the… Continue reading Heritage Lost: Victoria Hotel
In the News 100 Years Ago Today: Camperdown Cemetery
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thursday 24 July 1913, page 5
Addison Road Community Centre – 100 Years Serving the Community
To celebrate 100 years of the Addison Road Community Centre (ARCC), two walking tours were organised over the last week. For anyone who missed out, they should keep an eye out on the ARCC site as they informed me they are looking at running more tours during the coming year. Thanks to Graham Chacroft and… Continue reading Addison Road Community Centre – 100 Years Serving the Community
In the News 100 Years Ago Today: Addison Road Army Barrack Site
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tuesday 1 July 1913, page 12
In the News 100 Years Ago Today: Uniform Contracts
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Saturday 21 June 1913, page 13
Marrickville Medal 2013 – Winner Announced
On the evening of 8 May a large crowd attended Marrickville Town Hall to celebrate the 19th award of the highly prized Marrickville Medal. Since 1995 the Medal has recognised outstanding built conservation works and each year we are treated to a showcase of the outcomes of the commitment, investment and hard work of people… Continue reading Marrickville Medal 2013 – Winner Announced
The Life of the Present Must Become the History of the Future
A very interesting article appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald 18 December, 1886 written simply by "M." [Click Here] The article talked about the need to preserve the relics of 1886 for the history of the future. In preserving historic relics, we do need to consider what we are preserving for the future. One day… Continue reading The Life of the Present Must Become the History of the Future
Street Names: Toothill Street, Lewisham
In the first part of the 19th Century, the area around Lewisham was heavily wooded. In the 1830's Lewisham was a popular hunting area. The hill which slopes down from New Canterbury Road towards Long Cove Creek (the train viaduct goes over this) and Gambling Creek was the point where the leader of the huntsmen… Continue reading Street Names: Toothill Street, Lewisham
Heritage Lost: Addison Theatre
Image Source: Cinema TreasuresLocated in the Marrickville suburb of Sydney. Operated by Acme Theatres, the Addison Theatre opened in January 1934 and was a typical suburban independent, running double bills every week.Closed in December 1959 the Addison Theatre was demolished and a gas station occupies the site today. (Ref: Cinema Treasures)The Queenslander, Thursday 14 March… Continue reading Heritage Lost: Addison Theatre
Marrickville Heritage Society 