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South Flows the Pearl: Australian Chinese Voices

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

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 of Chinese in Australia, told in their own words, have been edited by Siaoman Yen and Richard Horsburgh. They form the basis of South Flows … Continue reading "South Flows the Pearl: Australian Chinese Voices"

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

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/) for a list of our services and associated fees. If you have a specific request please contact our research officer (research@ashfieldhistory.org.au) or admin@ashfieldhistory.org.au Our rooms … Continue reading "Research Rooms Open"

Research Rooms Open

Thirning Villa 40 Arthur, Ashfield, NSW, Australia

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/) for a list of our services and associated fees. If you have a specific request please contact our research officer (research@ashfieldhistory.org.au) or admin@ashfieldhistory.org.au Our rooms … Continue reading "Research Rooms Open"

2022 Christmas Social!

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 one of Summer Hill’s heritage homes, and to welcome the festive season. The address will be provided once you have registered for this event. Bring … Continue reading "2022 Christmas Social!"

Annual General Meeting

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

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 Presentation by Alan Croker Frederick Clissold book will also be made available to members on the day.

Californian Bungalow: House Inspection, Summer Hill

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 limited to 25, Members only. Registration essential. When Members register they will be provided with the address of the house.

A Saunter Down Smith Street, Summer Hill

John Paton Reserve Smith Street, Summer Hill, N.S.W.

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 John Paton Reserve, corner of Henson and Smith Street. This event is now fully booked.. Please see the repeat on May 7th. Numbers limited to … Continue reading "A Saunter Down Smith Street, Summer Hill"

A Saunter Down Smith Street, Summer Hill (A repeat of the previous week)

John Paton Reserve Smith Street, Summer Hill, N.S.W.

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 Street Summer Hill. Walk commences at John Paton Reserve, corner of Henson and Smith Street. Numbers limited to 25 for each date Cost

50th Anniversary Celebration of A&DHS.

Wests Ashfield 115 Liverpool Road, Ashfield, NSW

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

$55

Book Launch: Ann O’Connell’s ‘John Jasper Stone’,(1848-1921): Engineer, Architect and Baptist

Summer Hill Community Centre 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill, NSW

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 a lad, he joined the Public Works Department in Sydney and trained as a draughtsman, later becoming a civil engineer. In 1888 Stone branched out … Continue reading "Book Launch: Ann O’Connell’s ‘John Jasper Stone’,(1848-1921): Engineer, Architect and Baptist"