Lance Corporal Herbert Ernest Haydon enlisted 20 August 1915.
He was a 22 year old, single man from Parramatta, and was employed as a printer. He lived with his father Mr Henry Haydon in Drew…
Over the years, the City of Parramatta Council has taken many photos to record its events, activities, buildings and achievements. One of the roles of the Parramatta Heritage Centre is to…
Private James McWilliam was born in Marrickville, Sydney. He was employed in Parramatta by Mr Harvey, as a plumber. Private James McWilliam was twenty two years old when he enlisted at…
Sergeant John Alexander Hutchinson was a 20 year old telegraph lineman born in Yarrawanga, Victoria. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Hutchinson of Daniel Street, Granville. He enlisted on 22 August…
Lieutenant John Herbert Olfen was born in Bundaberg Queensland. At the time of his enlistment at Granville in July 1915, he was nineteen years of age. He lived in the Avenue Granville. Formerly…
Private Leslie Francis Lott was a 23 year old wood machinist from Railway Street, Rockdale, New South Wales. He was the son of Mr Harry Lott. He enlisted on 20 November 1914 and was assigned to…
Private Leslie Frost, was the son of Mr Charles Frost, a butcher employed for many years by the well known Parramatta resident, Mr Hugh Taylor, and brother of Mrs T. Williams of…
Private Norman Osborn Langford was the son of Mr Alfred Langford of Good Street, Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 March 1915 and was assigned to the 19 Infantry Battalion.
He died…
The First World War (1914-1918) and those involved with the conflict, are often remembered through a variety of monuments ranging from statues to plaques. Honour rolls are a common example of…
During World War Two, community organisations and local councils across Australia were instrumental in providing recreational opportunities in support of the physical and mental wellbeing of the…