tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post2341441800383773902..comments2024-03-21T22:08:46.665+11:00Comments on 52 suburbs: suburb No 44: HurstvilleLouise Hawsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365690239711837847noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-42423830520637900142016-02-18T10:59:11.008+11:002016-02-18T10:59:11.008+11:00I grew up at 55 The Avenue, Hurstville and often d...I grew up at 55 The Avenue, Hurstville and often drive down the street, to try and remember my childhood, racing billy cars up and down the street with my brother, the old bootmaker and Mrs. Bloss's shop on the corner of The Avenue and Cross Street. I still remember the smell of leather from the bootmakers and Mrs. Bloss's shop was like an aladdin's cave. My old primary school, Hurstville Public I attended from 1960 - 1966, we were all white kids. There was one chinese restaurant in Forest Road where for a treat, mum and dad would take us there and we ate curried prawns and rice. The 10 pin bowling alley in Hudson Street, the old Hurstville Bowling Club - the greens are now where the community garden is situated. The beautiful park that I walked through every day to and from school is nearby - ah, the memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-52241074474331095652013-06-29T18:55:10.452+10:002013-06-29T18:55:10.452+10:00I too grew up on Carrington Avenue in the 1980s. T...I too grew up on Carrington Avenue in the 1980s. There were houses at the Forest Road end of Carrington Avenue where your grandma's house was but they were all demolished to make way for apartments. I remember going to Blue Light Discos on a Friday night at the Hurstville Entertainment Center. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-30986045826937102282013-04-09T15:51:42.667+10:002013-04-09T15:51:42.667+10:00Your photos are really awesome and I am amazed tha...Your photos are really awesome and I am amazed that you got to go to so many unusual functions like weddings and celebrations. I grew up in Hurstville as a child in the 1980s and it has changed from being a more multi-cultural centre to being predominantly a chinatown outside of the CBD. It is extremely busy, but that is partly due to the one way direction of traffic on Forrest Road along Westfields. <br /><br />You covered all nationalities except for anglo-saxon Australians that contributed to the history of the municipality there from the as early as the 1900s until the current time which was disappointing. The old fashioned cake shops, barber shops, toys shops and video shops that use to be existant in the civic centre, street front and shopping centre are long gone replaced with 1000 Yum Cha restaurants and cheap Asian goods and tailoring. Your photography I guess is covering the current time period of now but maybe there are historical pieces you can take photo's of next time that depict the history such as the old council chambers that is now 'The Bank of China'. <br /><br />I think your website is a cool idea and a great project. Keep doing what you are doing!<br /><br />TroyTroynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-14473297826471217502011-08-31T16:42:34.523+10:002011-08-31T16:42:34.523+10:00I have just discovered your blog and I love it! I ...I have just discovered your blog and I love it! I grew up in Mortdale and Bexley located either side of Hurstville; my Gradfather grew up on Queens St in Hurstville and attended Hurstville Boys, Mum still lives in the house that my Great-grandfather built in Mortdale so we have a strong attachment to the area. Hurstville has changed a lot over the years and I love how it has evolved into the cultural melting pot that it is today. Thank you for portaying it so beautifully.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-18640700487075079252011-06-22T19:23:31.799+10:002011-06-22T19:23:31.799+10:00Great series, I love Hurstville, lived here 30 yea...Great series, I love Hurstville, lived here 30 years, with 5 years away and couldn't wait to get back. Going to be here now until I leave horizontally :-)<br /><br />I did a stack of photos of the streets especially Forest road when I got a new digital camera in the late 90's, must drag them out sometime.<br /><br />Now the shameful "Supacentre" has been replaced by Hurstville Central around the station, and the bus interchange is in in, connected to the station, the place looks great too. I love the hustle and bustle of the streets scape here.<br /><br />Even tried to learn some Mandarin from a friendly neighbour but it is hard to get it to stick in my head :-)<br /><br />I'd not consider living anywhere else, the variety is just what I want.Wabsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-50455513054124004562010-09-11T08:00:44.289+10:002010-09-11T08:00:44.289+10:00mimi - Glad to hear I wasn't the only teary on...mimi - Glad to hear I wasn't the only teary one! Thank you, really appreciate your comments.<br /><br />Louise x52suburbshttp://www.52suburbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-4628277244087021722010-09-10T21:13:30.576+10:002010-09-10T21:13:30.576+10:00im not sure why but i got a little teary reading t...im not sure why but i got a little teary reading this one! i think the way you captured everyone was just absolutely beautiful, and i loved the mix of cultures and the nostalgia of you going back to find your grandma's place... one of my favourites :)miminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-39259767384669603842010-09-01T22:39:45.319+10:002010-09-01T22:39:45.319+10:00please come to Oatley too!
love your work!!!please come to Oatley too!<br />love your work!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-27694732245479327522010-08-30T07:51:59.652+10:002010-08-30T07:51:59.652+10:00objectsofwhimsy - thank you - and glad you enjoy t...objectsofwhimsy - thank you - and glad you enjoy the narrative too.<br /><br />Philomena - SO glad I could revisit your old homes for you. And thanks, that's high praise indeed.<br /><br />Louise x52suburbshttp://www.52suburbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-78669943006958746002010-08-28T05:52:53.459+10:002010-08-28T05:52:53.459+10:00Thank you so much for this, and for your Summer Hi...Thank you so much for this, and for your Summer Hill essay too. I grew up near Hurstville, moved to Summer Hill as an adult, and now live many thousands of miles away in Austin, Texas. This was the most beautiful way to virtually visit home. Your photos are exquisite, and your eye is flawless. You've given me a new way to see old things.Philomenahttp://opistachio.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-53930876728584560842010-08-26T08:04:54.536+10:002010-08-26T08:04:54.536+10:00wonderful posts Louise Im loving the snapshot of a...wonderful posts Louise Im loving the snapshot of all the different suburbs. Your narrative is always special I love looking at the suburbs through your eyes.objects of whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789303258794066458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-52817653173910099332010-08-23T10:03:50.272+10:002010-08-23T10:03:50.272+10:00Ellen - 'place of the hills' - like the de...Ellen - 'place of the hills' - like the description<br /><br />Dayna - I was so so lucky to see the Indian do - and yes, Mary of the blue eyes and well lived in face - mesmerising. Hope you had fun with your camera!<br /><br />Nat - Both baby and blossom are so beautiful aren't they?<br /><br />J Bar- Thank you!<br /><br />Di - It is hard to imagine the Northern Beaches becoming multi-cultural to the same extent as somewhere like Hurstville. They are so very anglo right now! Happy to provide a look into the 'other' Sydney!<br /><br />Julie - Thank you, glad you like it.<br /><br />Louise x52suburbshttp://www.52suburbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-25428637938193796172010-08-22T14:21:46.886+10:002010-08-22T14:21:46.886+10:00I liked YK 83 and the baby bjorns ... you have a v...I liked YK 83 and the baby bjorns ... you have a very '50s eye ... nice style to this blog.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-7465403320970162072010-08-21T15:54:23.517+10:002010-08-21T15:54:23.517+10:00For those of us who live on the Northern Beaches, ...For those of us who live on the Northern Beaches, your suburbs posts are a real eye opener. Pretty much the only 'asian' people here,in Newport anyway, own the Chinese or Vietnamese restaurants!! I guess the time will come, but for now, I am enjoying the diverse cultures you depict in your truly fabulous posts. Thank you, as usual.<br />Faves: Blossom, Patterns and those blue eyes belonging to Mary!!<br />Di xxBeach Tropichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315779456280022373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-12227031185877332732010-08-11T08:00:28.902+10:002010-08-11T08:00:28.902+10:00Terrific post on a suburb I'm quite familiar w...Terrific post on a suburb I'm quite familiar with. You've captured it well.<br /><a href="http://sydney-city.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sydney - City and Suburbs</a>Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361781616939928650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-46587806445690216652010-08-10T07:08:24.239+10:002010-08-10T07:08:24.239+10:00The duo of baby bjorn and blossom is beautiful - a...The duo of baby bjorn and blossom is beautiful - all those pinks. Lovely post!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390259290628805264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-7467512789290588242010-08-08T11:01:15.651+10:002010-08-08T11:01:15.651+10:00Hi Louise. Fabulous mix of texture and colour as a...Hi Louise. Fabulous mix of texture and colour as always - love it!! You must have been thrilled to see that incredible Indian ceremony - what an opportunity!! And I really love the portraits of gorgeous Mary. Her face tells a million stories right there. I'm out with my camera this weekend and again - thanks for the inspiration. Dayna. xDaynanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-72595656664693471252010-08-07T15:40:48.989+10:002010-08-07T15:40:48.989+10:00hurtsville the place of the hills i call it when i...hurtsville the place of the hills i call it when i go there with cpp and i get lsot in the westfields there we couldnt find a way out once a lovely lady had to shwo us and think she didnt even no her self LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18213376110986906604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-69272540636276910702010-08-06T23:26:16.823+10:002010-08-06T23:26:16.823+10:00scream4noreason - How times have changed huh - Ros...scream4noreason - How times have changed huh - Roselands opening on TV! Kind of sweet really.<br /><br />Anon - Glad you liked it. And yes, it does make you wonder if politicians really understand the reality of multicultural Australia - or Sydney at least.<br /><br />Suzanna - Hello in California! Glad you're enjoying the tour.<br /><br />Ray - Amazing mix on Australia Street.<br /><br />John - But what's the other saying - the more things change, the more they stay the same?<br /><br />Kevin - 16 nationalities - must make for interesting times. The school had a really nice feel I must say - and yes, incredibly Asian. My nan wouldn't believe it!<br /><br />Louise52suburbshttp://www.52suburbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-81967642418166691642010-08-06T22:37:13.141+10:002010-08-06T22:37:13.141+10:00Hi I'm a minister at a church in Hurstville an...Hi I'm a minister at a church in Hurstville and it's fascinating to read someone else's perspective on the suburb. Our congregation of about 150-180 people has about 16 different nationalities.<br /><br />When you go to Hurstville primary school there are very few non-Asians. A great school.<br /><br />Thanks - really enjoyed this post.Kevin Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291767051453188573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-36702065605574859902010-08-06T19:20:12.832+10:002010-08-06T19:20:12.832+10:00Hurstville - last time I was there, it was to visi...Hurstville - last time I was there, it was to visit the Head Office of St George Building Society. You can't bank on anything staying the same ... again Louise, great shots and juxtas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-80769561212831200012010-08-06T17:13:04.750+10:002010-08-06T17:13:04.750+10:00Australia Street - a perfect snapshot of Australia...Australia Street - a perfect snapshot of Australiaraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-61756409761894823212010-08-06T15:55:59.919+10:002010-08-06T15:55:59.919+10:00I live in California, USA, and enjoyed this journe...I live in California, USA, and enjoyed this journey you have shared.Suzannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897454936453601178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-5994143363334423422010-08-06T14:03:01.397+10:002010-08-06T14:03:01.397+10:00Gorgeous post. I think my fave so far. Wish Tony A...Gorgeous post. I think my fave so far. Wish Tony Abbott would go for a walk there and see the real Australia.Congrats Louise. Just beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224835141360424669.post-30308518520834407042010-08-06T09:19:11.503+10:002010-08-06T09:19:11.503+10:00I lived in a youth refuge there and now Im wonderi...I lived in a youth refuge there and now Im wondering if its still there, I must have a look when Im back in Sydney. Great post Louise! Hurtsville has certainly changed. I'm hoping you will do Roselands, can you believe the opening of the shopping centre was broadcast on tv!!??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com