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Parramatta’s first free library was officially opened by His Worship the Mayor, Alderman D. J Mahoney on Saturday 29 November 1958 in front of a crowd of 100 people at Jubilee Hall No.2 at…
Episode 17: Q is for…
Can you guess the mystery object beginning with the letter Q?
The clue is: A thick cosy blanket with colourful hand sewn pieces on top!
Tell us about your…
Karva Chauth is all about a woman's love and sacrifice. In Hinduism, Karva Chauth is one of the most auspicious festivals for women. On this day, married women keep a Nirjala (without water) fast not…
Episode 18: R is for…
Can you guess the mystery object beginning with the letter R?
The clue is: A cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound!…
On the 27th November 1861, Parramatta was proclaimed a municipality under the Municipalities Act of 1858.
The Municipalities Act of 1858 allowed for new municipalities – a town or…
CITY OF PARRAMATTA
MAYORS AND LORD MAYORS: 1861 – 2022
Date Elected
Name
Term of Office
1861
Mayor…
Mays Hill is a small suburb to the south-west of Parramatta CBD, the area is administered by Cumberland Council and the City of Parramatta. The boundaries of the triangular shaped suburb are the…
Diwali is a five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the globe. Diwali night is the darkest night of autumn and diyas (lamps), candles, lanterns make the…
On the 25th November, 1961, a reported crowd of 150,000 people lined Parramatta’s streets on a rainy Saturday to watch an hour long procession – this event would be featured on the front page of the…
1839
The Markets Commission Act of 1839 comes into effect.
1841
The Governor approves the establishment of a market at…