History Week 2011 – EAT

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Online image collection

Balmain 1860 – 1910 Municipal Jubilee: Bob Wooley Butchery, Rozelle. The " New Model Butchery", occupied by Mr. Robert J. Wooley, situated opposite the then Rozelle Post Office, corner of Darling Street and Weston Victoria Road

We now have 4000 Local History images available on our online catalogue with more to come. They are a collection of images ranging from 1890 -2011 which have been donated, purchased and sourced from special collections and photographers. To search for Balmain historic photographs type in “Balmain”in the search window or try a specific search like “Darling Street”Library Catalogue

Photographed from the Balmain Post Office clock tower looking towards East Balmain, the Mort Dock and Engineering Company works and Ballast Point c.1955

Balmain 1860 – 1910 Municipal Jubilee: Balmain Fire Brigade Station, 391 Darling Street, Balmain.

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Born In Balmain: The ALP’s 120-Years in Balmain

EXHIBITION: Born in Balmain The ALP’s 120-Years in Balmain Opening Night Friday exhibition Friday to Sunday, 8-10 July, 2011, 10-5pm At the Balmain Watchhouse, 170 Darling St Balmain.

Exhibits include   -a wonderful array of artworks showing Industrial Balmain, Labor’s 1891 birthplace.

Huge replicas of 1904 Union banners.

About Balmain Institute. Balmain Institute is an independent non-profit organization. After a series of events this year, celebrating local heritage, the Institute will present fora and Q&A-formated events with expert speakers on Science, Arts, Health, Education, Governance, Economics and the Environment. All residents are welcome to join.

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