History

Please select a section below:

• Our Local History
  Find out about the rich history of the Marrickville area. Includes information and downloads on the multicultural, transport, governance, occupational and Aboriginal history of the area.
   
• History of Suburbs
  Discover the origins of each individual suburb in the Marrickville local government area - such as their foundations, the history of their names and other notable facts.
   
• Industrial Photo Exhibition
  A photographic history of Marrickville's peak industrial era from the late 1880s through to the late 20th century, when Marrickville housed some of Australia's most prominent industries and factories.
   
• Local Government Week Photo Exhibition
  For the 2008 Local Government Week, Marrickville Council's Historian put together an online exhibition of historic photos, shedding light on the governance and Council work practices since Marrickville Council's foundation in 1861.