Camperdown on the WebCamperdown on the WebEach book in this series is a self guided historical walk through Annandale. Each walk explores the people and construction of Annandale. Each book covers two decades of Annandales History a hundred years apart. The first book in the series, 1890s Annandale: A Short Walk, covers the 1790s and 1890s.
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"time to make cloaks and start the journey to the coast"..More and source: ABC Weather cycles around Sydney from the Bodkin/Andrews clan of the D'harawal People © Bodkin/Andrews clan of the D'harawal People
Construction of the new playground will begin on Friday 20 February 2026 and is due to be completed by end of June 2026. During this time the playground will be closed. If you have any questions, please contact Praj Rege on 02 9392 5583 or email praj.rege@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.
Conservation Sub-Committee presents
Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church Heritage Day Sunday 17 May 2026, 12-4pm
Cnr Johnston St &, Collins St, Annandale NSW 2038
More Information: https://www.hunterbaillie.com
Email:rossgalloway2005@yahoo.com.au Phone:0415834354
Where & When: the hall at St Brendan’s on the last Sunday of the month from 11-1pm.
Curious Grace aims to bring together people of all ages and stages, beliefs and cultures, to relax over coffee and conversation and enjoy a range of hands-on practical and recreational activities. We offer painting, craft, knitting, mindfulness, chess and board games. Curious Grace’s key aim is to build a safe and welcoming place within the community, initially once a month, and then, continue to grow in line with our community needs and wants.
Artist with reject work 10 December 2025 (given away at cafe)
The Annandale Strength Training Centre: Sydney Strength Training is a members only facility. We have a huge 380sqm gym floor where members are afforded the luxury of space to move freely and privately. Consultations are by appointment only...https://sydneystrengthtraining.com.au/about-us/the-centre/
Tai Chi - ANC 12-1pm Tuesday (during School Terms) organised by SHARE – Building Healthier Communities and Organise - "Since 1985, SHARE has delivered trusted community-based exercise classes that support active ageing, inclusion, and improved quality of life. " ... share.org.au Ph: 8580 0628 Email info@share.com.au Monday – Friday 10 AM – 3 PM
Glazing on Western Windows
Adapted Reuse Art Deco Flat with new Windows 10 December 2025
‘co-living’ in Bank building (next to Post Office - Development DA/2023/0900 Innerwest Council)The partial demolition of the former Commonwealth Bank building at 119 Booth Street, Annandale and construction of a three-storey co-living development; and alterations and additions, plus site remediation to an existing boarding house at 121-125 Booth Street, and change of use to ‘co-living’...https://www.planningalerts.org.au/applications/3051986
Appeal Re-Notification 20 May 2025-3 June 2025
Pritchard, W & Reuss, Ferdinand & Gibbs, Shallard & Co. 1885, Choice villa sites, Pyrmont Bridge Road to be sold by auction on the ground, on Saturday, 19th August at 3 o'clock Gibbs, Shallard & Co, printers, Sydney viewed 20 July 2025 http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-230125952
"The Joinery Annandale:We're planning a more connected, sustainable and inclusive community in Annandale."...
"Information on this webpage will be updated when our applications are publicly exhibited by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure."
..https://www.joinin.landcom.nsw.gov.au/camperdown
Plans on Exhibition 12 August to 8 September 2025: "Landcom is transforming former industrial land in Annandale into a vibrant mixed-use precinct that blends well-designed homes, shops and public space with the area’s rich history and character.
The Joinery Annandale could provide around 577 apartments, in a range of sizes and styles, to improve choice for renters and buyers. Future residents will have easy access to the Sydney CBD, public transport, leafy parks, schools, and health facilities including one of Sydney’s largest hospitals, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Our vision for The Joinery Annandale is to bring together the best of the Inner West, while fostering a more connected, sustainable and inclusive community. Our plans include:
220 build-to-rent units offered to essential workers like nurses, paramedics, teachers, police officers and firefighters at a discount to market rent, through a separate subsidy
potential for 357 additional market units, providing a mix of affordable rental housing and homes to buy
a mix of ground-floor shops and services
landscaped public outdoor spaces for people to meet, relax and socialise, including a central plaza with lush native greenery, shaded seating areas, and public art
new pedestrian connections between Parramatta Road and Pyrmont Bridge Road.
The project is funded through the NSW Government’s $450 million investment into Landcom to deliver more than 400 build-to-rent homes for essential workers in metropolitan Sydney, closer to their jobs and services."...https://www.landcom.nsw.gov.au/projects/annandale
Public exhibition: 17 June - 27 July 2025
"Council has developed a plan to manage traffic and improve safety in the Annandale Precinct. This area is bounded by City West Link, Parramatta Road, Balmain Road, The Crescent, Johnstons Creek, Wigram Road and Mallett Street."...https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/annandale-precinct-LATM
What Council Heard including at "Annandale Precinct - What we heard and Local Transport Forum meeting 2 December 2025 " "Page 6 of 82
Summary of feedback" "Outcomes of the first stage of consultation determined that the problem identified by the greatest number of respondents is pedestrian safety issues. Pedestrian safety issues (151) were mostly raised in:
• The Crescent (State Road)
o between Nelson Street and Johnston Street
o intersection Trafalgar Street and The Crescent
• Johnston Street (State Road)
o between Piper Street North and Piper Street South
o intersection of Johnston Street and Albion Street
o intersection Johnston Street and Booth Street
o intersection Johnston Street and Reserve Street
• Annandale Street (Local Road)
o at Rose Street confusion with existing raised threshold
o intersection Annandale Street and Albion Street
o intersection Annandale Street and Pritchard Street
• Whites Creek Lane (Local Road)
o intersection Whites Creek Lane and Styles Street
The second most identified concern relates to driver behaviour (103) mostly raised in:
• The Crescent
o near Trafalgar Street and View Street
o intersection The Crescent and Johnston Street
• Wells Street (Local Road)
• Styles Street
• Young Street
The third most raised issue was parking behaviour (80) mostly raised in:
• Wells Street
• Trafalgar Street
o angle parking north of Booth Street vehicles park at incorrect angle
o illegal parking outside Annandale Public School during drop-off/pick-up
times".. https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/annandale-precinct-LATM/annandale-precinct-what-we-heard-and-LTF-meeting
Apparently AUSGRID will provide temporary lighting until a cable is to be replaced which will enable them to repair permanent lighting. Meanwhile the Temporary Lighting sits on the ramp across the busy pedestrian crossing, for months and probably coming close to a year.
Finally Removed Temporary Lighting
"Help review and update the Roads Act 1993
With the input and support of councils and peak bodies, we aim to review and update the Roads Act 1993 (The Act) which will empower roads authorities, allow for faster decision making, improve operational processes and deliver a statute which is adaptable for the future.
The Roads Act 1993 is over 30 years old and the NSW Government wants to ensure it continues to be fit-for-purpose. Roads authorities have built in various administrative procedures and workarounds, which have resulted in complex and time-consuming processes for the planning, operation, regulation of activities and management of the road network in NSW. Working with local government and industry..."
more at Have Your Say https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/roads-act-1993
An Options Paper is now on public exhibition, to explore reform models that could establish a suitable framework for a modern and efficient Roads Act. The Options Paper consultation period will close on Friday 31 October 2025.
The options paper says the aim is a Roads Act which provides safe and accessible streets for everyone, including the 40% of people who don’t drive such as children, older people and people living with a disability. While allowing efficient movement of goods and services to support local business and communities across all regions; connecting communities connected by high quality and fit for purpose infrastructure;healthy, green neighbourhoods that support the wellbeing of communities where active travel and outdoor recreation are encouraged; resilient and sustainable design;coordinated, consistent and smart financial decision making that supports land use and public transport planning across all agencies. More at https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/roads-act-1993
Check out the "Magic Lane" https://ramin.com.au/annandale/ferris-lane.shtml.
Mondays and Fridays 9:30 - 11.30am
"Annandale Playgroup is now open on Mondays and Fridays 9:30 - 11.30am in the rear hall of Annandale Neighbourhood Centre using the outdoor and indoor spaces. Playgroup is a great play area for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and its open rain, hail or shine."..more at www.playgroupnsw.org.au/Playgroup/Playgroups/Annandale
"Beyond playgrounds: how less structured city spaces can nurture children’s creativity and independence
Published: June 27, 2025
https://theconversation.com/beyond-playgrounds-how-less-structured-city-spaces-can-nurture-childrens-creativity-and-independence-257481
Segregation to inclusion: children’s engagement in urban public spaces [in Venice] Published: 24 Jun 2025..https://doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2025.2508663
"ANNANDALE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY: The official opening of the free public library in connection with the Annandale Municipal Council took place last night, in the presence of the Mayor and aldermen of the borough and about 200 ratepayers.The library has about 3000 valuable books on its shelves. The Mayor (Alderman Allan Taylor).. The company then adjourned to the large hall, where a musical programme was gone through. Hundreds of people were unable to gain admission to the hall. During an interval refreshments were handed round by the library committee, who had charge of all Arrangements." - from 1900 'ANNANDALE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.', /The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954)/, 5 April, p. 8. , viewed 05 Aug 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14303820
"There was a large and fashionable gathering of citizens of Ananndale yesterday afternoon to witness the opening of the new Council-chambers, which have just been built in Johnstone-street. Punctually a quarter past 3 the Mayor of Annandale (Alderman Allen Taylor), Accompanied by his brother aldermen, turned the key. In the front door of the building, and amidst a good deal of cheering declared the building opened.
The Mayor took occasion to refer to the remarkable progress Annandale had shown since its separation from the municipality of Leichhardt some five years ago...by presenting the Mayor with a framed illuminated address, embellished with portraits of the aldermen of the borough. A framed group of the aldermen was also presented to the borough, to adorn the walls of the council chambers, the same being unveiled by the Mayoress.
In the evening, the Leichhardt Town-hall presented a brilliant spectacle, when the Mayor and Mayoress gave a ball in honor of the occasion, when there was over 100 couples present." -1899 'OPENING OF THE ANNANDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.', /The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930)/, 22 September, p. 7. , viewed 05 Aug 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237196417
"The new Municipal Council Chambers in Johnstone-street, Annandale, was officially opened on Thursday afternoon ... prominent residents and visitors from neighboring boroughs...the Mayoress had planted a couple of palms in front of the building, the company adjourned, to the aldermanic chamber, where refreshments were served by Mr. E. D. Tollemache. The toasts of 'The Queen,' 'The Parliament,' 'Prosperity to Annandale,' etc., were honored; and Mr. T. J. Thompson, in proposing the health of 'The Mayor and Mayoress,' which was drunk with musical honors, referred in laudatory terms to their continuous generosity. "1899 'NEW COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT ANNANDALE.', /Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931)/, 23 September, p. 3. , viewed 05 Aug 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113263684
"The building stands some distance back from the footpath, leaving sufficient space for the addition of a massive front, and at the rear ample provision has been made for the erection of a large hall at any future time. The ground floor consists of a library, council clerk's office, Mayor's room, ladies' room, and lavatories for ladies and gentlemen. On the first floor is the aldermanic meeting chamber, an imposing room, with an open timber roof, and anterooms for the use of the aldermen." - 1899 'NEW COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT ANNANDALE.', /Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931)/, 23 September, p. 3. , viewed 05 Aug 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113263684 "..and other accessories und later on they could add to it the additional feature of a town hall, where demonstrations of a political and social character might adequately take place" -1899 'TOWN HALL FOR ANNANDALE.', /The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954)/, 29 May, p. 3. , viewed 05 Aug 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14216254
"Mrs and Miss Ferris, Mr - 1899 'TOWN HALL FOR ANNANDALE.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 29 May, p. 3. , viewed 05 Aug 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14216254
Annandale Book Club: Annandale BookiesAn initiative of Annandale on the Web.
Pitch non-fiction books!
(not necessarily written by you)
When: 8am-10am Fridays (commencing Friday 14 March 2025)
Location: Cocoa & Coffee Cafe
103 Parramatta Road Annandale
More information: www.ramin.com.au/annandale/annandale-bookies.shtml
I run a Yin Yoga and Meditation Class every Wednesday 10-11..30 am $20 cash at beginning of each class.
The class is run at the Yoga Factory Space, Downstairs at 1 Booth Street, Annandale.
Enquiries to Chris Glover 0412995041 or email thesevas@gmail.com.
We need land for trees and cycles if we are going to tackle Climate Change.
" In 2005, an average of over 120,000 vehicles travelled through Annandale each dayRTA.
If all these vehicles were the 2010 Holden VE SIDI Commodore Berlina and
they travelled just 1km, they would have generated 301g
CO2-e(greenguide) each. The total CO2-e equivalent generated by Traffic
through Annandale, in just one day, would be 301g*120,000 vehicles
=36,120kg.
A Hardwood Tree, such as box, gum or olive, with a 32cm girth stores 17
kg or the CO2-e of 62kg(Tree Carbon Calculator). To be carbon neutral,
Annandale would need the equivalent of 582 Trees for each day's
traffic!"...https://ramin.com.au/annandale/carbon-footprint-traffic.shtml
We need to make better use of our road reserve to provide underutilised land for pedestrians, public transport, trees, vegetation and cycleways....https://perambuler.ramin.com.au/2023/08/land-for-trees-and-cycleways.html
Tuesday nights at 6.30pm.
North Annandale Hotel- Admission Free - Bistro and Bar available
Please join us to hear our regulars and visitors recite and read their favourite poems, limericks, nursery ryhmes, lyrics, haikus, nonsense poems and more.
Challenges faced by Annandale's Women's Cricketers...story5.shtml#amy
Ecological Annandale self guided walk
The Annandale Craft Group meets THURSDAYS 11am-4pm at the Annandale Community Centre...
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Annandale Drawing Group - Monday Mornings
This group is self motivated - artists of all skills are welcome
to bring their own materials and projects to work in a shared and
supportive environment.
There is no cost to attend.
Mondays, 9am-1pm during school terms. Please note that the group is currently full, but you can be placed on a waiting list.
Annandale Community Centre (upstairs)
79 Johnston Street, Annandale 2038
Tuesdays at 12noon at Annandale Community Centre
Join a free trial class then pay $100/school term.
Class are offered by the Share NFP organisation. More info at https://share.org.au/classes/courses/tai-chi/
Cocoacoffee has diversified into chilli sauce and oils as well as stocking dried chillies at 103 Parramatta Road Annandale
Louis and Terence roast their own coffee beans and make their own chocolate onsite and from scratch. All of their sources are direct trade - straight from the farmer to your coffee cup...cocoacoffee.com.au/
Ron buys Small or large collections - and will and can collect. Interested
in rock, pop, reggae, jazz, blues, funk/soul, psychedelic, classical, hiphop, folk and punk. Combined budget of $50,000 per collection. Record dealers in Sydney for 18 years & based in Johnston St. Annandale, NSW...ronsrecords.com.au
Gallery at 1 Piddock St, Camperdown.
Opening: 29 August 6pm - 9pm, Exhibition dates: 28 August - 14 September 2025, Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm; Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm
This page www.ramin.com.au/camperdown/index.shtml last updated 20 Feb 2018.
