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15 October 2020
What do you want to see in our Parks?
Draft Plans of Management for community lands and facilities have been available online since 30 September, for your feedback. Head to the website to make a submission or join the online public hearing tonight:
When: 6pm, Thursday 15 October 2020
Where: Online
Register: Registrations are essential. Follow the link below.
Get in the Christmas Spirit!
Are you a Strathfield resident? Send us a short Christmas message video clip that will be shared with the community during the virtual Christmas Carols!
Cedar Tree Planting
Council planted a cedar tree at Strathfield Park this morning in memory of the lives lost during the Beirut explosion in August. A Condolence Book containing messages of sympathy, faith and hope from of the Strathfield community was also presented to Mr Saad Zakhia, Consul General of Lebanon.
Child Restraint Fitting Day
Bring your child car seats to get checked for safety by an expert. Spots are limited so register today!
When: Tuesday 27 October 2020, 9.30am – 1.30pm
Where: Chalmers Rd, Strathfield Park
Homebush Village Upgrade
Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to beautify the Homebush Village shopping area. Don’t miss out on your chance to have your say on the upgrade! Survey closes tomorrow at 5pm.
Chemical Clean Out
Finished your spring cleaning and need to dispose of household chemicals? Don't miss out on an upcoming free Chemical Clean Out on Sunday 15 November from 9am at Council's depot.
Youth Week Film Fiesta
It’s time to show what it means to be connected! Council is seeking video submissions as part of the Youth Week Be Connected Film Fiesta competition.
Community News
Your Feedback Needed
The University of Sydney is seeking feedback on services offered to businesses by Service NSW. Feedback will be used to improve services. Take the short survey today before it closes on Saturday 17 October.
Represent Your Community!
Keen to voice the views of your community? NSW Ports is looking for new members to join their Enfield Community Liaison Committee. If you’re part of the local community surrounding the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre, then this opportunity may be for you!
Throwback Thursday
Columbia Gramophone Company
On 14 October 1926 there was great excitement locally when the Governor of NSW, Sir Dudley de Chair opened the Columbia Gramophone (or Graphophone) Company on Parramatta Road Homebush. This photo shows the Governor being welcomed by the Managing Director, Mr H.A. Parker and other dignitaries. Later known as EMI Records, in 1926 the factory boasted 20 pressing machines capable of producing almost 11 million records a year. Employing 350 workers, it was also the only recording plant in Australia. Appropriately, the Governor’s opening speech was recorded on that day and can be heard by clicking below.
Image courtesy of Fairfax Media – Sydney Mail 26 October 1926
