April speaker – Saturday 11th April
Come and hear Susan Ackroyd share the surprising stories and historical truths hidden behind familiar childhood stories
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HISTORY OF IRONING
In years gone by when families were bigger and we didn’t have modern appliances to make domestic work easier washing and ironing was an arduous task. Cloth in Europe was at first “smoothed” with stones, glass or wood. In the 14th and 15th centuries blacksmiths started forging simple Flat irons. The household chore of “ironing”…
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What’s new at the Museum – history of ironing and pressing
The Museum has a collection of irons including flat irons, fuel irons and travel irons that were kindly donated by one of the members, Patricio Parrague. These irons give us some insight into the arduous task of ironing that today is made easier with steam irons and presses and more importantly fabric that doesn’t require…
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Book review – The Best Years of Your Life – Growing up in Sydney in the Thirties and Forties by George Hutchinson
This book is a vivid and engaging recollection of George’s first 15 years of life growing up in Concord West and Mortlake. A master storyteller, George writes about his life from his birth in 1930 until he leaves school in 1945, against the background of the consequences of the Great Depression and World War Two….
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Memories of Concord – Reflections from Stewart Robert Melville (1932 – 2022)
This is Stewart Robert Melville’s reflection on his life in Concord. The photos and story were given to the City of Canada Bay Heritage Society by his family, and it forms an important part of the history of Canada Bay. It is in his own words with only a few editorial changes to assist with…
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The Secrets of ANZAC Ridge: In Flanders Fields by Trish Skehan
Trish Skehan is a longstanding member of the City of Canada Bay Heritage Society and has a keen interest in history. She has authored a number of books including the “Walkers of Yaralla” and “Frontline of the Pandemic: Australia 1919” that are for sale at the Museum. Trish’s latest book “The Secrets of ANZAC Ridge:…
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What’s new at the Museum – Colonial Robert Watkin Savage
A display of Colonial Robert Watkin Savage’s army combat ensemble.
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Colonial Robert Watkin Savage (2nd AIF and Royal Australian Signals Corps)
Concord Man chosen to command AIF Ski School Bob Savage (born 30 September 1906) had a lifelong interest in the military, starting when he joined the militia at the age of 14. He was commissioned into the ‘Militia Signals Corps’ (Royal Australian Corps of Signals), in 1927 and was promoted to Captain in 1933. He…
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How Did Concord Get It’s Name?
We have no definite answer to this question. However, we do know that Acting Governor, Francis Grose, awarded land grants in the area to both non-commissioned soldiers and the free settlers in 1793. The colony’s Judge Advocate, Judge Advocate David Collins, in his account of the grants, recorded at the time that the settlers, “occupied…
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Correys Ave and Correys Gardens
Correys Ave runs between Major’s Bay Road and Concord Road. It is named in honour of Thomas Obed Correy Junior in recognition of his contribution to the community over many years. He served on Concord Council and, in fact, was an Alderman on the first Concord Council, set up in 1983. He was also mayor…
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The street where you live
Henley Marine Drive This street is renowned as one of the most picturesque in Canada Bay, as it skirts the waters of Iron Cove Creek and Iron Cove, from Five Dock to Drummoyne. Henley Marine Drive was named after Sir Thomas Henley, born on the 4th of February 1860 at Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, England….
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From the Collection – Fireside tools
In ancient times, fireplace tools were crucial for maintaining the fire’s size and heat. They were used to arrange the logs, stir the embers, and control the flames. People relied on these tools for warmth, cooking and light, making them essential in households. Fire tools used to maintain a fire have changed little since the…
