Category Archives: 1880-1889

A Tour of Macdonaldtown (Erskineville) in 1882

Posted on February 7, 2018 by

In 1882 a series of articles appeared in Sydney’s Evening News describing several municipalities and boroughs on the outskirts of the city of Sydney. Over many weeks between July and September 1882 the boroughs and municipalities of Paddington, Waverly, Randwick, … Continue reading →

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The Macdonaldtown Toll-bar

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

THE Municipal Council of Macdonaldtown are about to put into force the 179th section of the Municipalities Act of 1867, which regulates the collection of tolls, by the erection of a toll-bar on the Erskineville-road, and the collection of tolls … Continue reading →

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Anderson’s Terrace – 20 to 32 Park Street Erskineville

Posted on October 27, 2017 by

Anderson’s-Terrace Eastern side of Park Street (Number 20 at left) Anderson’s Terrace (20 to 32 Park Street, Erskineville) is located on the eastern side of Park Street, close to Solander Park. Originally a row of six two-storey terraces, the relatively … Continue reading →

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John’s Terrace – 1 & 3 John Street Erskineville

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

Two houses, Nos. 1 and 3 JOHN-STREET, close to Erskineville-road, of brick, front and side cemented, verandahs and balconies in front, and each containing 4 rooms and kitchen, shed with bath, &c. The land has about 33ft. frontage to John-street, … Continue reading →

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Chamberlain Terrace – 64, 66 & 68 John Street Erskineville

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

Chamberlain Terrace (64, 66, & 68 John Street Erskineville) is located on the western side of John Street Erskineville, near Albert Street. The terrace makes its first appearance in the 1885 edition of the Sands Directory, indicating it was likely completed the … Continue reading →

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The Macdonaldtown Station Picasso

Posted on July 6, 2016 by

Tragedy and the suffering inflicted upon individuals, particularly innocent civilians (and Picasso’s Guernica) (article: News Local Friday, 4 December 2015). Poor Macdonaldtown Station. It really has copped some flak over the years.

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Weymouth Terrace – 60, 62, 66 and 68 Albert Street Erskineville

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

Weymouth Terrace North side of Albert Street – Number 60 on left Weymouth Terrace (60, 62, 66 and 68 Albert Street Erskineville) is a row of four, two-storey terraces on the northern side of Albert Street.

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