Anderson Fountain, Prince Alfred Park, Parramatta, ca. 1940s – 1950s
Source: Local Studies Photographic Collection, LSP00355
Mathew Anderson (ca. 1790-1850): ‘Dr Anderson’, wrote Mrs Elizabeth Macarthur, ’was related to the Percy (more…)
Jane Burn, Matron of the Parramatta, Lunatic Asylum ca.1880s (Source: Local Studies Photograph Collection, Object Number LSP00073)[1] (more…)
1936 Advertisement of McEnnally’s Studio. (Source: The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, 3 September 1936, p. 4)[1]
In the book ‘Living history of Parramatta: a tapestry of life in the cradle city 1992′ by Rosslyn Blay[2], for one of the brain teasers on page 189 is a do you remember McEnally Photographs? (more…)
Slack & Co.’s former new building in 1956. (Source: The Cumberland Argus, 11 April 1956, p. 8) (more…)
In 1868, Reverend J. K. Tucker wrote in his observations of the Chinese attitude to religion: (more…)
Rose Cottage, Ermington by John Cosh, 1920. (Source: National Library of Australia R7577) (more…)
R. Straub’s Establishment on east side Church Street, Parramatta next door to Savings Bank of N.S.W. and opposite Murray Brother. (Source: Australian Town and Country Journal, 1 March 1902, page 30).
Richard Straub was a well known Parramatta businessman who operated a well-known watchmaker and jewellers (more…)
On 25 April 1915, the Allied assault on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey began under the guidance of the Commander in Chief, Sir Ian Hamilton. The landing was divided into three assaults: the main one at the tip (more…)
Following advice from State and Federal Governments, the Research Library will be closed to the public from 24th March 2020 in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the wider community until further notice. (more…)
Parramatta Gaol is considered one of Australia’s more important historical sites. Constructed between 1835-1842, it was, until it’s closure in 2011, Australia’s oldest serving gaol. Ownership of the building was transferred to the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council in 2015. (more…)