Strathfield eNews No Images? Click here 5 July 2018Time to be a Hero!The Strathfield Spring Festival is back in 2018 with special guests PJ Masks! Join us for a fun filled day of carnival rides, pony rides, stalls, food, sports displays and another headline act to be announced! When: Saturday 1 September, 10am – 5pm Strathfield National Tree DayIf you believe in a beautiful Strathfield, or you just love planting, make sure you take part in the Strathfield National Tree Day event which includes a compost bin raffle, free food, eco car display and big plant giveaway! When: Sunday 29 July, 9.30am – 12.30pm War Memorial GrantThe Hon. Scott Farlow MLC met with Mayor Gulian Vaccari on 27 June to announce that Council will receive a grant of $3,900 to conserve and upgrade the Enfield War Memorial as part of the NSW Government Community War Memorial Fund. NAIDOC Week Art ExhibitionCongratulations to the winners and runners up of the 2018 NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition, who were announced at the opening night on Thursday 28 June. Be sure to visit High Street Library to view these creative submissions by Thursday 12 July! Arthur Street UpgradeArthur Street (from Francis Street to Mackenzie Street) has recently been reconstructed and repaired. All of the funding for this project was provided by the RMS Block Grant Scheme which will ensure the road serves our community for another 40 years. Be Great and NominateThe Australian of the Year Awards recognise individuals who are changing lives and Australian society for the better in four categories: Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero. Nominate someone today and give our nation’s finest the recognition they deserve. Need a helping hand?Does your organisation need a helping hand? Applications for Community and Community Events Grants are open until 13 July! Express your interest today; you never know where it could lead. Elliott ReserveThe dog off-leash area in Elliott Reserve, Belfield has just had a new drinking fountain installed which features both a human bubbler and dog friendly bubbler! Perfect for our furry friends. Throwback Thursday‘Milroy’ Albert Road‘Milroy’ was one of Sydney’s grandest mansions and was built c.1882 for tobacco merchant George Todman. The vast estate was located on the corner of Albert Rd and Homebush Rd, and part of Strathfield Girls High is located on this site. Milroy was demolished in the 1930s after Todman’s death. Words and photo courtesy of Cathy Jones. Events
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