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History Talk presented by Christine Yeats on SHADY ACRES, written by the late Dr Leslie Muir

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 … Continue reading "History Talk presented by Christine Yeats on SHADY ACRES, written by the late Dr Leslie Muir"

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Rooms are open for Members and the Public for research

An Address by Inner West Council Mayor, Darcy Byrne

Pratten Park Community, Sports and Bowling Club 42 Arthur Street, Ashfield, NSW

Inner West Council Mayor will give a talk on the theme 'Growing up in the Inner West: People, Places and Events that have shaped my Thinking'.

A$5

Annual General Meeting

Pratten Park Community, Sports and Bowling Club 42 Arthur Street, Ashfield, NSW

The Annual General Meeting of the Ashfield & District Historical Society.

Seniors Festival Event

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

To celebrate the Seniors Festival there is a ‘collective’ of FREE events taking place at Pratten Park on 22 February to which everyone is invited. The Park precinct is quite beautiful and many first-time visitors express their surprise in discovering it, saying that it was a hidden secret! So come along and enjoy the free … Continue reading "Seniors Festival Event"

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Rooms are open for Members and the Public for research

Researching your House: Amie Zar

Marrickville Library 313 Marrickville Road (corner of Marrickville and Livingstone Roads)., Marrickville

Unveiling of newly digitised Ashfield Municipal Council Records at Marrickville Library.

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Rooms are open for Members and the Public for research

North Head & The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust: Barry and Marie McDonald

St Patrick's Hall Cnr Drynan Street & Prospect Road, Summer Hill

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.  The presentation will outline the history and present status of the two … Continue reading "North Head & The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust: Barry and Marie McDonald"

$5

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Our Research Rooms will be open for Members of the Society to conduct their research. Non-members are welcome to use the facilities and expertise of the people supervising the rooms for a small donation. We have an enormous volume of information available in Thirning Villa in both digital and hard copy.