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 … Continue reading "Save Our Sirius: Shaun Carter"
An exhibition of photographs from the Ashfield Bowling Club Archives which have been conserved by Bindiya Kumar. The materials for the work were funded by the Inner West Council Local History Grants Scheme and Bindiya volunteered her time and expertise. The results of the conservation of these historic photographs is excellent delivering a very successful … Continue reading "An exhibition of photographs from the Ashfield Bowling Club Archives which have been conserved by Bindiya Kumar."
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"
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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'.
The Annual General Meeting of the Ashfield & District Historical Society.
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"
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Unveiling of newly digitised Ashfield Municipal Council Records at Marrickville Library.
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