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It is reasonably common for the mayors and lord mayors of local governments in Australia to adopt the tradition of wearing regalia on special occasions such as formal functions, council meetings and…
Around 1839 Sydney opened a new asylum for destitute women and the insane at Tarban Creek near Gladesville but hopes this would solve the colonies problems for this group proved short-lived.[1]…
As part of History Week, hosted by the History Council NSW, the City of Parramatta Research and Collection Services team held an an open day – Pop goes Parramatta – to collect your popular…
Join our researchers for a series of compelling talks – Death Rites – which will be held during History Week, 1 – 9 September, 2018 at Parramatta Library.
History Week is the annual, state-…
六福亭 ‘Luk Fook Ting’ Chinese World War 2 Memorial Pavillion, Rookwood Necropolis Cemetery, Chinese Lawn Section, Zone H
On Saturday 30 April 2016, I attended a lecture held at the Society of…
In 1828 George Howell and his son ‘George Jnr.’ began work on what was to become one of the most distinctive landmarks for visitors coming to Parramatta by river. Howell was a 50 year old ex-…
Hugh Taylor senior was born in England in 1794. Hugh Taylor senior, came to New South Wales under life sentence in 1815. Life sentence is generally given to the repeated offender. Within 6 years of…
Mayor for the years 1871 – 1873. Alderman 1863 – 1870, 1874 – 1897. Died 13th December, 1897
(From The Cumberland Argus, December 18th, 1897) The late Mr. Hugh Taylor was so much an…
Hugh Taylor jr was a son of Hugh Taylor. He was born on 19 March 1823 in Macquarie Street Parramatta. He went to King’s School. After leaving school he started butchering which he carried out very…
[On the 25 April the Allied assault on the Gallipoli Peninsula began under the
guidance of the Commander in Chief, Sir Ian Hamilton. The landing was divided into three assaults; the…