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Pear Trees Link to St Ives' Historic Community Orchards
Pear trees linked to St Ives community orchards which at one time covered most of the land in St Ives.

Alec Smart
Mar 6, 2023


Photo Archives - Marrickville
More on Marrickville In a modern, fast-paced, internet-focused age the world around us has become a fleeting folly. However, for one...

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Jan 10, 2023


St Ives History and How Rosedale Became St Ives
More on St Ives The area now known as St Ives was originally - towards the end of the 19th century - called Rosedale, named after a...

Alec Smart
Nov 22, 2022


History of Glebe Town Hall
Uncover the fascinating history of Glebe Town Hall, from its 19th-century origins to its recent restoration.

neighbourhoodmedia
Nov 7, 2022


The Murder of Henry Trevascus
By Elliot Lindsay More on Surry Hills The note pinned to the door of Henry Trevascus’ office at No.1 Glebe Point Road was written in...

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Nov 7, 2022


Photos of Glebe's Golden Age
Step back in time with stunning photos of Glebe's golden age. Experience the nostalgia and history brought to life by @RetroSydney_ on Insta

neighbourhoodmedia
Nov 7, 2022


Walking Tours Killing It With History
Uncover Sydney's gruesome past on the 'Murder Most Foul' walking tour led by historian Elliot Lindsay. Explore the eerie crime scenes of Sur
Georgina Pengelly
Oct 24, 2022


History Of The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks history, controversies and team legends.
Jamie Apps
Oct 11, 2022


Forgotten Town Halls of Marrickville
Historic buildings in Marrickville include the old town hall.

neighbourhoodmedia
Sep 26, 2022


Forgotten Architectural Newtown
Uncover the captivating story of Newtown's architectural history, from Victorian terraces to Enmore's grand villa. Dive into the past with D

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Aug 23, 2022


Sydney Urban Gangs, and the Battle of Market Street
Discover the gripping tale of Sydney urban gangs in the late 19th century, and the infamous Battle of Market Street.
Elliot Lindsay
Jul 19, 2022


Impressionist Australian Artists in Northern Beaches
James Lawson Balfour, James Muir Auld and Roland Wakelin More on Dee Why When we think of Impressionism we think of Monet, Renoir,...
Claire Ollivain
Jun 27, 2022


The Forgotten Killara Greengate Murder
Uncover the chilling tale of the forgotten Killara Greengate Murder, a 120-year-old mystery still haunts the historic lanes of Lane Cove.
Elliot Lindsay
Apr 16, 2022


Newtown’s Forgotten Theatres
Newtown theatres are being demolished and replaced, find out more here.

Alec Smart
Mar 24, 2022


Humans of 2010: Harry Foy
The Lasting Legacy of Harry Foy on Sydney's Oxford Street LGBTQI+ Community By ELLIOT LINDSAY More than one thousand elegantly dressed...

neighbourhoodmedia
Mar 6, 2022


Wartime ‘Yanks’ in Surry Hills
American servicemen in Sydney was chaotic - booze, sex and murder.
Elliot Lindsay
Mar 3, 2022


Marrickville History - Part 2
Part 2 of a series on the history of Marrickville and Gumbramorra Swamp.

Alec Smart
Feb 15, 2022


The Masked Killer of Marrickville
Marrickville Rd confectionary store shootings in 1928.
Elliot Lindsay
Feb 9, 2022


Glebe Island Bridge Coming Back?
Discover the history and potential future of the iconic Glebe Island Bridge. Will it be revived for pedestrians and cyclists?

Alec Smart
Jan 12, 2022


Ghastly Ghostly Sites of Glebe
More on Glebe By ALEC SMART We tiptoed around several ‘haunted’ locations in the Glebe + Annandale environs after dark, listening for...

neighbourhoodmedia
Jan 9, 2022
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