This year marks the 200th anniversary of Catholic education in Parramatta, N.S.W. In colonial Australia, the Church of England was the established religious church in the colony, and during the…
In looking at old photos that were published in the local newspaper, there was a mention of York Studio Parramatta. Imagine making time, dressing in your Sunday best and going to the photographic…
Inchneuk Private Hospital, formerly at 77 George Street in Parramatta, operated from 1888 to the 1950s when it was demolished. The property was located on the southern side of George street, near the…
Australia’s involvement in World War One began on 4 August 1914. Many who joined up believed that the war would be a great adventure, but none could have imagined the scale of the endeavour on which…
Advertisement for Saunders Bros. Garage, Church Street Parramatta (Source: The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate)[1]
In 1900, Harold Oliver Saunders (1881-1946) and his older…
Medical and nursing staff in Parramatta, c. 1890. (Source: City of Parramatta Reference Library Photographic Collection)
The concept of ‘nursing’ is fluid. Many Indigenous societies,…
Brislington, north west corner of George and Marsden Streets, Parramatta, view of a ceremony with military figures conducted in front of house, from a sketch, 1860 (Source: Local Studies Photograph…
Parramatta has a rich educational history, one that includes many firsts and schools with state standing.
Early days:
Unofficially the first school in Parramatta was run by a…
Jane Burn, Matron of the Parramatta, Lunatic Asylum ca.1880s (Source: Local Studies Photograph Collection, Object Number LSP00073)[1]
Jane Burn was appointed matron of the Parramatta…
Miss Frances G. Spencer, Matron of Parramatta Hospital for the Insane, ca. early 1890s [portrait]. (Source: Local Studies Photograph Collection, Object Number LSP00071)[1]
Following the retirement…