History – Marrickville Heritage Society

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

Architecture, History, Marrickville, Petersham, Stanmore

Fire Stations: Stanmore

5 March, 2013 tigtog

Originally named Marrickville Fire Station and located in Petersham, Stanmore Fire Station holds an important part of Sydney's history by being the first Fire Station built for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.Stanmore Fire Station 1912. Image: Marrickville Image LibraryAll fire stations were given a number as they were built, starting with Headquarters or No 1, but… Continue reading Fire Stations: Stanmore

Architecture, Dulwich Hill, History

Girl Guides Photo

23 September, 201217 August, 2021 tigtog

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