After an enquiry was made on Facebook for information on a brick found in a backyard, one person replied “It’s a brick”. While obviously true, that block of baked clay was also a symbol of something much more significant.
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Heritage 14 launched on 17 June at The Henson, Marrickville
The launch of a Marrickville Heritage Society journal is always a landmark occasion and on Tuesday 17 June about 50 members and friends gathered at The Henson to meet with some of the authors and those who produced it. The Henson was chosen as the venue both as one of the journal advertisers, and, in… Continue reading Heritage 14 launched on 17 June at The Henson, Marrickville
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
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