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23 June 2022
Cr Matthew Blackmore, Mayor of Strathfield
The Cooks River Fun Run was an overwhelming success with 499 attendees. I won't go into what place I came in the Run, but would like to thank Cr Sandy Reddy and Cr Benjamin Cai for their competition on the day.
Many residents who attended were impressed by the newly installed solar lighting along the Cooks River walking track. This lighting program is possible because of grant funding and makes it a much safer environment for our residents who regularly walk the track at dusk or in the evening.
Also, a reminder to residents that the NSW Dine & Discover vouchers expire on 30 June 2022. If you do have any unclaimed vouchers, please make sure you use them up and drop into one of our local businesses and show your support.
If you need help with any local issues please contact me 0428 952 095 or cr.mblackmore@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Minding Our Business Exhibition
The Ironbark Gallery’s new exhibition Minding Our Business: Strathfield’s Industrial Heritage will showcase our industrial past – from brickworks to biscuits, tarpaulins to car radios and abattoirs to flour mills. Enjoy exploring our rich history in manufacturing, open now!
Exhibition Talk:
Sunday 31 July 2022, 12.30pm refreshments, 1pm start.
Bookings are required.
This exhibition is presented by Strathfield Council and Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society.
Image: Arnott’s early window display. Courtesy Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society.
Refugee Week
This week, Australia celebrates Refugee Week and the contributions made by those who have settled in Australia through our Humanitarian Program. Council will be celebrating by welcoming 70 new citizens, from 17 countries, at this weeks Citizenship Ceremony. We welcome our new residents and wish them the best of luck!
Photos from the Fun Run
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Cooks River Fun Run on Sunday! We hope you had as much fun as us. Don't forget to check out the photos, and download yours so you can prove just how sporty you are!
English and Korean Storytime
Come along to our bilingual story time and participate in songs, stories and craft activities in English and Korean.
Suitable for 3-5 year olds.
Every Second Monday, 2 May – 27 June, 10.30am – 11.30am
NAIDOC Week at the Library
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative are exhibiting their amazing art at the Ironbark Gallery this NAIDOC Week. Opening night is 6 July and features a Smoking Ceremony and Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo.
Bring the kids a bit earlier for NAIDOC Storytime and colouring in with a special guest, Reptiles Up Close!
When: 3 – 10 July; Opening night and Storytime Wednesday 6 July.
New Green Space
Through an agreement with Sydney Water, Strathfield Council has secured new green space for the enjoyment of local residents in Strathfield. The green space is located at Fitzgerald Crescent and you can have your say now, on what you would like to see done with the land.
Draft Policies on Exhibition
The draft Investment and Child Protection policies are on exhibition. You can review the documents and send your feedback on the website until 15 July.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Stirling Henry Ltd.
Harvey Norman’s head office at A1 Richmond Road Homebush West was built in 1940 for the textile manufacturers, Stirling Henry Ltd. During WWII the company supplied cotton and underwear to the armies, navies and air forces of both Australia and the USA as well as shorts, trousers, overalls, drill cloth and gauze for bandages. When Japan entered the war, the factory received 4,000 shirts and 4,000 trousers on a Saturday afternoon and dyed them jungle green over the weekend.
Learn more about our local industries in the Minding Our Business: Strathfield’s Industrial Heritage exhibition now at Strathfield Library.
Image: Stirling Henry by Max Dupain, c.1950. Courtesy State Library of NSW
EVENTS
Sunday Morning Yoga Classes
When: 26 Jun - 27 Nov
Where: Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
43 Chalmers Road STRATHFIELD
10.2022.125.1
Lodged: 17/06/2022
Tree Removal
Development Application
57 Dean Street STRATHFIELD SOUTH
10.2022.124.1
Lodged: 16/06/2022
Tree Removal
Development Application
41 Roberts Road GREENACRE
10.2022.118.1
Lodged: 16/06/2022
Tree removal
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