明珠南流：澳大利亚华人之声 In the late 1980s Mavis Gock Yen began interviewing elderly Chinese Australians from all around Australia, recording hours of conversations.These fascinating and absorbing stories of the struggles and successes … Continue reading "South Flows the Pearl: Australian Chinese Voices"
Our Rooms at Thirning Villa will be open to provide access to our resources and people. Members can use our facilities for free. Non-members, please see our Research Page (https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/research/) … Continue reading "Research Rooms Open"
Our Rooms at Thirning Villa will be open to provide access to our resources and people. Members can use our facilities for free. Non-members, please see our Research Page (https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/research/) … Continue reading "Research Rooms Open"
ADHS members and friends are invited to the 2022 Christmas Social! Saturday 17th December 2022 A chance, at last, to have a social gathering! Its also a chance to attend … Continue reading "2022 Christmas Social!"
Our Annual General Meeting will take place, our activities for the year reviewed and plans for 2023. Elections for the Committee. 50 Years On – What does one do? A … Continue reading "Annual General Meeting"
An opportunity to learn more about the Californian Bungalow architectural style through a visit to this unusual home. A remarkably intact property, generously made available by its current owners. Numbers … Continue reading "Californian Bungalow: House Inspection, Summer Hill"
This event will be run in conjunction with the National Trust Heritage Festival. Mark Sabolch will delve into the history and heritage of Smith Street Summer Hill. Walk commences at … Continue reading "A Saunter Down Smith Street, Summer Hill"
A repeat of the earlier event. This event will be run in conjunction with the National Trust Heritage Festival. Mark Sabolch will delve into the history and heritage of Smith … Continue reading "A Saunter Down Smith Street, Summer Hill (A repeat of the previous week)"
Our Jubilee Celebration Members and their guests only. Invitations will be sent to members by email. For this event, please specifiy any special dietary requirements. Saturday
John Jasper Stone was born in Shoreditch, a poor part of London and at age seven, arrived in Australia in 1855 with his parents, settling in crowded Surry Hills. As … Continue reading "Book Launch: Ann O’Connell’s ‘John Jasper Stone’,(1848-1921): Engineer, Architect and Baptist"
