Cr Matthew Blackmore, Mayor of Strathfield

This week's Homebush Public School Traffic Safety Showcase was a fantastic initiative from one of our local schools to tackle traffic and pedestrian safety around their school. There were some amazing and innovative videos, signage ideas and strategies to help tackle this local issue. Thank you to all the students, parents and teachers who attended

In the lead-up to Christmas, I have been visiting many local religious organisations across the Strathfield Council Area to reconnect the community with our churches as we are nearing such an important time of year. Thank you to those who I have met so far, and I look forward to meeting more.

On another note, Council has been performing its due diligence by reviewing our assets such as roads, footpaths and parks, and ensuring we have sustainable funding for maintenance. Unfortunately, there appears to be gaps that have developed during previous administrations over several years. Council will be making some tough decisions in the coming months to ensure residents continue to receive quality services. Resident feedback will be vital in this process, so please keep up-to-date with us on social media and the eNews.

If you need help with any local issues, please feel free to contact me at 0406 099 048 or cr.mblackmore@strathfield.nsw.gov.au.

Christmas Carols is back! 

Fun fact: There are 45 days until Christmas and 23 days until the Christmas Carols event! (Yes, we're already counting).

3 December is a day you'll want to mark in the calendar! During this family fun-filled event, Strathfield Park will turn into a Christmas wonderland with so many things for everyone - from a carols stage program, a petting farm, face painting, a jumping castle and so much more! Oh, and don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for a visit from Santa!  

We also have a very special Christmas themed Movie in the Park screening of the Dr Seuss classic, The Grinch (2000) (PG). So, don't forget to invite your friends and family, pack a picnic with your favourite snacks and bring a blanket or chairs, and settle in for a festive evening. 

Dalgety’s Review (Perth, WA) 22 August 1940 p.2

The Canberra Air Disaster, 1940

Amongst the WWII names on the Strathfield War Memorial is that of R.F. Wiesener. Unlike the other casualties, Pilot Officer Richard Wiesener died on Australian soil in the Canberra Air Disaster of 13 August 1940 that altered the course of Australian political history.

All ten passengers and crew were killed, including three Federal Cabinet Ministers and the Chief of the General Staff. Wiesener had been the second pilot that day. On approach to Canberra from Melbourne, the Lockheed Hudson bomber is thought to have stalled before crashing into a hill. A State Funeral was held in Melbourne.

Lest We Forget.