Museum and Heritage Society activities

Victor Horder was the youngest solder from Concord to enlist in the First World War at 15 years of age.  He went on to serve in the Second World War.  On 28 March 1917 he enlisted in the Army under the name of William Arthur Coleman and gave his age as 18 years. Although he…

Gas was first produced at Mortlake on 23rd May, 1886 – gas was supplied to the public on 28th May, 1886. The last electric train ran in Sydney on 25th February, 1961, ending 100 years of tram service. It ran from Hunter Street in the city to La Perouse. The original Palace Hotel in Mortlake…

Year 2021 has gone – and best forgotten.  No visitors, no speakers, no gatherings. We just need to put it all behind us and look forward to a brand new 2022.  Guest speakers are back on the first Saturday of each month and special events are being planned.  Follow us on Facebook or check our…

We’d like to share with you a couple of items from David Sansome’s talk at our map unveiling. The photograph, circa 1900, is of Parramatta Road, Five Dock.   The 8-mile signpost can be seen on the left of the pole.   As one of our guests informed us, it is close to the intersection…