4th October guest speaker – Cathy Jones – The David Jones Family

 

Who hasn’t shopped at David Jones, visited displays and listened to the piano on the ground floor?

David Jones is one of the world’s oldest department stores still trading under their original name. It was founded in Sydney in 1838 by Welsh immigrant David Jones and continued to be managed by his family for over 140 years.

Come and hear about David Jones and his connection to Strathfield Municipality The David Jones family have strong associations with the Strathfield district, dating back to the 1860s. Members of the family have played an important role in business, architecture, medicine, education, recreation and even the incorporation of Strathfield Council.

 

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