Image Source: War Memorials NSW For the second time since it was erected, the Winged Victory Soldier's Memorial outside the Marrickville Town Hall has gone. Locals know it has been MIA for several years now, but the most popular question asked of us at the Marrickville Festival is "When will it return?". The simple answer… Continue reading Winged Victory – Missing in Action
Category: Marrickville
Fire Stations: Stanmore
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
The Don at Henson Park
Many fans of Donald Bradman are aware of his first class debut knock at Petersham Oval on 27 November, 1926 playing for St George against Petersham, one of the strongest teams in first grade cricket. The 18 year old Bradman broke his bat on 98 but managed to go on to score 110 runs in… Continue reading The Don at Henson Park
I Love Marrickville Jelly – Aeroplane Jelly for Me
Aeroplane Jelly and it's famous jingle have strong ties to the Marrickville area. The 'Aeroplane Jelly Song’ was composed in 1930 by wholesale grocer and wines-and-spirits merchant, Albert Francis Lenertz, better known locally as 'Frank Leonard of Marrickville’ (he resided at 284 Victoria Road Marrickville). Lenertz was a co-partner with Adolphus ‘Bert’ Appleroth in the… Continue reading I Love Marrickville Jelly – Aeroplane Jelly for Me
Marrickville Post Office Placed on Commonweath Heritage List
1899. Watercolour (detail). Marrickville Road. Marrickville Post Office (far right); Picture: Gasp Blog The original Marrickville Post Office building will be placed on the Commonwealth Heritage List in recognition of its significant heritage value. Member for Grayndler, Anthony Albanese, welcomed the announcement saying it would mean increased protection for the building which is today home… Continue reading Marrickville Post Office Placed on Commonweath Heritage List
HERITAGE LOST: Kings Theatre Marrickville
Image Source: State Library of NSWBuilt for and operated by the Kings Theatres chain, the Marrickville Kings Theatre (200 Marrickville Road) was opened on 9th April 1937 with Freddie Bartholomew in “The Devil is a Sissy” and George Formby in “Keep Your Seats Please”. The Art Deco styled building was designed by Guy Crick &… Continue reading HERITAGE LOST: Kings Theatre Marrickville
Marrickville – a suburb history
First published in 2008 on the Dictionary of Sydney online website this article by local historian Chrys Meader is is about the history of the suburb of Marrickville rather than the greater Marrickville Council area. We hope you find this work informative. Chapman & Hazlewood. Marrickville [cartographic material] : valuable business positions, desirable villa and… Continue reading Marrickville – a suburb history
Street Names: Hollands Avenue
Hollands Avenue was named after a developer who built houses in the area. History The Hollands Avenue area is part of the former Cooper’s Dairy at 197 Livingstone Road, Marrickville which was established in 1879. The dairy had a mixture of Guernsey and Jersey cows. The property stretched from St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Livingstone… Continue reading Street Names: Hollands Avenue
HERITAGE HOMES: Stead House
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
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.
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