The following post has been written by Maggie Bester, a student completing her Masters degree at Sydney University. Maggie has alligned herself to the society for the remainder of the year. This is the first of a number of interesting posts she will contribute. An unusual incident on the night of the 6th of December… Continue reading The Case of Casey the Chimpanzee (Guest Post)
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Prehistoric History: Dugong Remains at Alexandria Canal
Alexandra Canal was named after Princess Alexandra, who married Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in 1863. The suburb of Alexandria is also named after Princess Alexandra. Alexandra Canal was once a salt marsh known as Shea's Creek. Excavation began in 1887 to transform the marshland into a canal capable of carrying barges… Continue reading Prehistoric History: Dugong Remains at Alexandria Canal
100 Years Ago – The Elevated Suburb of Marrickville
The Newsletter: An Australian Paper for Australian People (Saturday 15 August, 1914, page 4) spelt out in vivid details what we already know about the Marrickville district. It is just an amazing place to live! Marrickville is a joy and a boon to life! Perhaps our retail shops have changed, but for all of us… Continue reading 100 Years Ago – The Elevated Suburb of Marrickville
Happy 150th Birthday Marrickville Public School
Marrickville Public School turned 150 on August 13, 2014. A look back in time can be found online in the form of the Centenary celebration booklet put out by the school in 1964. A very intesting book has been published for the 150 Anniversary and can be purchased at MHS' book stall at the upcoming… Continue reading Happy 150th Birthday Marrickville Public School
Presidents Report 2013
MHS has started to dip it's toe into the modern world! We support a blog, have included multimedia presentations at open days and this year's President Report was delivered by SKYPE!!! Geoff Ostling didn't let an overseas holiday stop him from performing his presidential duties and delivered his speech from a comfy chair in the… Continue reading Presidents Report 2013
Back to Business
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!
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
The Art of Looking
I have often got up from working at my computer to do a quick stretch around the neighbourhood. Yet, I think I've seen it, but never really taken it in. I challenge each of you to grab your camera and go hunting heritage. My usual 20 minute loop of the 4 blocks in my part… Continue reading The Art of Looking
Lymerston House Tempe
Image Source: domain.com.auLymerston House in Tempe has been sold a number of times. In 1868 it was advertised as " a commodious family residence and grounds".The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Friday 20 November 1868, page 7The house was recently advertised by domain.com.au outlining some of it's heritage value:This 1840's Victorian residence… Continue reading Lymerston House Tempe
Marrickville Heritage Society 