Category: military history

100 years ago, Marrickville, military history, World War I

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

military history

Another Cricketer! – Doug Walters

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While looking through some pictures on the State Library website, I came across this picture of Doug Walters.    The State Library has captioned it as: Cricketer Doug Walters arrives to start his National Service at the Army Depot, MarrickvilleIn his biography "One of a Kind: The Doug Walters Story" Doug relates a story… Continue reading Another Cricketer! – Doug Walters

Marrickville, military history

Addison Road Community Centre – 100 Years Serving the Community

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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

Architecture, Enmore, heritage, military history

Then & Now: 64 Chapel Street, Marrickville

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Image Source: Australian War MemorialDuring World War II, 64 Chapel Road, Marrickville was the home of the Marrickville Ordance Store No 1.It was a unit of the 2nd Central Ordance Department.The Australian War Memorial image collection includes exterior and interior pictures of the property.Image Source: Australian War MemorialImage Source: Australian War MemorialThe windows have been… Continue reading Then & Now: 64 Chapel Street, Marrickville