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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210620T140000
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SUMMARY:The Other Pandemic – the Spanish Flu in the Inner West: - Patricia Skehan\, author of Frontline of the Pandemic Australia 1919
DESCRIPTION:Patricia Skehan will talk about the pandemic that touched the Inner West after WW1. She will reveal aspects of how this played out using firsthand accounts from the time.  Her book\, Frontline of the Pandemic\, is about this so-called “Spanish Flu”\, which reached Australia in 1919.
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/the-other-pandemic-the-spanish-flu-in-the-inner-west-patricia-skehran-author-of-frontline-of-the-pandemic-australia-1919/
LOCATION:Pratten Park Community\, Sports and Bowling Club\, 42 Arthur Street\, Ashfield\, NSW
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Gray":MAILTO:events@ashfieldhistory.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210321T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211135
CREATED:20210208T100916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T203341Z
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SUMMARY:Frederick Clissold – Was He Ashfield’s Richest Man in the Nineteenth Century? A Presentation by Chris Pratten.
DESCRIPTION:Chris Pratten Joined the A&DHS in the early 1980s  and his articles on a wide range of topics have appeared in various Society publications over the intervening years. He was Secretary of the Society from 1993 to 2001. Chris has led a full life as a farmer and grazier\, a part-time lecturer and a conservation advocate. In 2005 he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his work for various conservation organisations. \nRegistration essential. RSVPs to be provided by 19 March. \n$5 entry members; non-members $10 entry
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/frederick-clissold-was-he-ashfields-richest-man-in-the-nineteenth-century/
LOCATION:Pratten Park Community\, Sports and Bowling Club\, 42 Arthur Street\, Ashfield\, NSW
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210221T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210221T160000
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SUMMARY:A&DHS Annual General Meeting followed by ‘Baron\, Soldier\, Engineer\, Mercenary’: the life of Augustus Alt\, first Surveyor-General of New South Wales.
DESCRIPTION:The Society’s AGM will be held at Pratten Park Community\, Sports and Bowling Club. We welcome nominations to join the Committee in a nominated position or to assist as a general Committee Member. \nThe AGM be followed by a presentation by our Committee member David Morgan on ‘Baron\, Soldier\, Engineer\, Mercenary’: the life of Augustus Alt\, first Surveyor-General of New South Wales. \nDavid has extensive experience working as a public historian\, both at a professional level and in a voluntary capacity. Some of his work has been with the City of Sydney’s History Unit\, the Dictionary of Sydney\, the First Fleet Project – St John’s First Fleeters and Old Parramatta. He is also a published author and a quiz question writer. \nIf you are going to attend\, please contact Lois at events@ashfieldhistory.org.au. This will help us comply with the Covid-19 restrictions/regulations applicable at the time. \nThe Pratten Park Bowling Club
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/adhs-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Pratten Park Community\, Sports and Bowling Club\, 42 Arthur Street\, Ashfield\, NSW
CATEGORIES:AGM,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Gray":MAILTO:events@ashfieldhistory.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201115T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211135
CREATED:20201005T094144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T233005Z
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH OF PRESERVING THEIR NAMES
DESCRIPTION:The Society’s journal commemorating those from Ashfield and district who served in WW1. is now ready to be distributed. The research began with the work of Kerry Ann O’Reilly and Peter Byron recording the names on as many local WW1 Honour Boards as they could find. Then more searches of a variety of sources by a dedicated team added to the list and we ended up with over 3\,000 names. Detailed stories from 19 entries were explored and in the process some surprises were found. One story is about the five Jones brothers\, from 156 Liverpool Road Ashfield. \nPreserving Their Names was compiled and edited by Bernadette Williamson and Carolyn Carter\, with contributions from the Committee. The publication is free for financial members of the Society. \nGUEST SPEAKER –  BRAD MANERA\nWe are delighted that Brad Manera\, the CEO and Senior Historian at Sydney’s Hyde Park Anzac Memorial\, will launch Preserving Their Names. Mr Manera is described by the NSW RSL as a “war history guru”. His life-long passion for military history and battlefield archaeology has transcended both pastime and vocation. Mr Manera was a member of the editorial team writing the official history of NSW in the Great War. \nThere is a limit of 40 people at this COVID 19 aware event. BYO mask. A waiting list will be established in case places become available closer to the day or restrictions are further eased. \nPlease email to reserve a place at this event:  events@ashfieldhistory.org.au
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/launch-of-preserving-their-names/
LOCATION:Mungo Scott Building\, Flour Mill Way\, Summer Hill
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Gray":MAILTO:events@ashfieldhistory.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201018T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201018T160000
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SUMMARY:Talk by Bob Irving: Australia's Oldest Building
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Robert Irving OAM will be held on Sunday on 18 October 2020. The esteemed architectural historian and author Bob Irving (a member of our Society) has a wealth of knowledge on history and heritage will present a talk to the Society on Australia’s First Real Building.\nBob’s presentation will illustrate one of the least-known historical events in the early history of Australia. It was the arrival on the First Fleet in 1788 of the portable house that Governor Arthur Phillip brought to Sydney Cove for his occupation until what is now known as the (long-gone) First Government House could be erected for him. The assembled portable house became Australia’s very first prefabricated building —a remarkable example in the New World of the burgeoning industrial revolution in Britain.\nThe talk is the product of new research showing for the first time the nature and origin of this important part of our architectural history. Professor Max Freeland called it ‘Australia’s first real building’.
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/talk-by-bob-irving-australias-oldest-building/
LOCATION:Pratten Park Community\, Sports and Bowling Club\, 42 Arthur Street\, Ashfield\, NSW
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Gray":MAILTO:events@ashfieldhistory.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200315T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211135
CREATED:20200206T221712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T084156Z
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SUMMARY:North Head & The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust: Barry and Marie McDonald
DESCRIPTION:When Barry and Marie McDonald retired from the corporate world\, they joined the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust as volunteers. Barry is from a proud old Ashfield family\, his grandfather being Daniel McDonald\, Mayor of Ashfield 1924-25\, and is a member of our Society.  \nThe presentation will outline the history and present status of the two significant sites in the post-European history of North Head\, Sydney: the 3rd Quarantine Cemetery and the area of the World War II military occupation. It will also include an outline of the events leading up to and on the night of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney in May 1942 – an event which the defences at North Head were set up to stop. Time afterwards for questions\, followed by afternoon tea.  \nCost is a gold coin for members\, $5 for non-members to assist us in covering room hire. Please RSVP for catering purposes to Lois: 9797 7004 or Email: adhs@tpg.com.au 
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/north-head-the-sydney-harbour-federation-trust-barry-and-marie-mcdonald/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Hall\, Cnr Drynan Street & Prospect Road\, Summer Hill
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Gray":MAILTO:events@ashfieldhistory.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200311T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211135
CREATED:20200311T091206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T091301Z
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SUMMARY:Researching your House: Amie Zar
DESCRIPTION:Unveiling of newly digitised Ashfield Municipal Council Records at Marrickville Library.
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/researching-your-house-amie-zar/
LOCATION:Marrickville Library\, 313 Marrickville Road (corner of Marrickville and Livingstone Roads).\, Marrickville
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Gray":MAILTO:events@ashfieldhistory.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20180314T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20180314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211135
CREATED:20200121T092924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T092924Z
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SUMMARY:History Talk presented by Christine Yeats on SHADY ACRES\, written by the late Dr Leslie Muir
DESCRIPTION:Senior Vice President of the Royal Australian Historical Society\, Christine Yeats will present a talk on the book\, Shady Acres\, Politicians\, Developers and Sydney’s Public Transport Scandals 1872-1895. Christine’s talk will focus on Leslie’s investigation into the political corruptions and developer donations that influenced the construction of Sydney’s metropolitan railway and tramway network in the 18th century.
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/history-talk-presented-by-christine-yeats-on-shady-acres-written-by-the-late-dr-leslie-muir/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20180218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20180218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211135
CREATED:20200120T130037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221023T235205Z
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SUMMARY:Save Our Sirius: Shaun Carter
DESCRIPTION:Following the Annual General Meeting\, Shaun Carter will talk to us about the Sirius apartment building in Millers Point and other heritage matters. We have all heard about the NSW government’s action to have the Sirius building demolished – some people thinking it’s a good idea\, others not. However\, the idea that a building containing 79 apartments will be demolished to build a huge block of 250 apartments (possibly 30-storeys) is not appealing to most. Shaun will tell us about his research into the history and significance of the Sirius building\, including the Green Ban movement and Jack Mundey’s involvement. He will put forward his understanding of the building\, its place in the urban environment and the fight to have it saved. Shaun is a passionate speaker on the Sirius and other heritage issues and this is a great opportunity for members and friends to hear the inside story. \nThe Sirius Building
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/save-our-sirius-shaun-carter/
LOCATION:Pratten Park Community\, Sports and Bowling Club\, 42 Arthur Street\, Ashfield\, NSW
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171029T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20171029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211135
CREATED:20200121T074958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221023T234651Z
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SUMMARY:The 50 Year History of the Polish Community in Ashfield
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Polish Club have agreed to host members and friends of our Society to a special afternoon at their Club where Eva Habijanec and other members will talk about how a large number of ‘displaced’ Polish people gathered post-war to live near to Ashfield in the late 1940s and 50s and finally established the Polish Club.  Eva’s parents came to Australia separately from Poland and Siberia.  Her father initially worked on the Snowy Mountains Scheme and her mother worked at Kims on the Beach at Toowoon Bay before they met and married.  Please take a close look at the photograph to see if you can identify anyone.  Halina and current members of the Polish Club have a few names but would like to know more.  If you can help please let her know at the upcoming function or email us adhs@tpg.com.au with the information.  Thank you in advance. \nPolish-Community-1951-St-Vincents-Church-in-Bland-Street-Photio-supplied-by-Halina-Dallas-one-of-the-three-little-girls-in-the-front-row.
URL:https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/event/the-50-year-history-of-the-polish-community-in-ashfield/
LOCATION:The Ashfield Polish Club\, 73-75 Norton Street\, Ashfield\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Site Inspection
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne O'Connell":MAILTO:adhs@tpg.com.au
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