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The passing of the 1878 Lunacy Act had a significant effect on what is today the Cumberland Hospital Precinct.
The Act was a consolidation of two previously existing Colonial acts: the Act to…
The Rosa chinesis was introduced from China to the Western world between 1760 and 1790 resulting in horticulturalists and nurseries hybridising the plant. Many different species were created,…
Held in the cultural collection at the Parramatta Heritage Centre is an entertainment program from the Roxy Spanish Theatre. This booklet lists a program of entertainment including a range of…
Samuel Burge was Mayor for the year 1874 and Alderman 1865-1867, 1873, 1875–1878. He died 28th February, 1879.
(From The Cumberland Mercury, 1st March, 1879). On Friday morning a well known and…
Lord Mayor 2014-2015.
Cr Lloyd was first elected to Council in 2008 and serves the Caroline Chisholm Ward. He replaced outgoing Lord Mayor Cr John Chedid, who held the position for the previous…
I have always been so enthusiastic about the Red Cross training for girls; for not only do
they learn such vitally important subjects as first aid and home nursing; but their training includes a…
Just over a week before Christmas 1904 a sensational accident occurred at the historic Rydalmere convent ‘Subiaco’. In the afternoon of Thursday 15th of December some repairs were being done on the…
From March to April 1918 sections of the Australian Imperial Force played an integral part barring the German offensive on Amiens, France. Among the many stories of courage and sacrifice that emerged…
Riverbank at the end of Sorrel Street looking North East, photo by G. Barker, 2014
Surgeon John White in his Journal recounted his exploration of the Parramatta River in 1788. On the 24 April…
Bannelang [Bennelong] meeting the Governor by appointment after he was wounded by Will [Nille?] ma ring in September 1790. Source: Natural History Museum (London)
Barangaroo was an Aboriginal…