Blacktown Memories

A crowd of people in front of the Francis Park amenities building which was demolished 2011 for the Showground precinct redevelopment.1

Ald Leo Kelly with Blacktown Cities Marathon 1st male winner, Craig Downe and Michael May of McDonnell Douglas (marathon sponsor) at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

Alderman Jim Lynch at Francis Park, Blacktown presents trophy to Steve Montague, winner of the Blacktown Cities Marathon sponsored by IKEA.1

Alderman John Newnham at Francis Park, Blacktown handing out an IKEA sponsored T-shirt to a participant in the Blacktown Cities Marathon. If you have any details of the names, please contact the Local History Librarian via the contact link on this page.1

Alderman John Newnham at Francis Park, Blacktown handing out an IKEA sponsored T-shirt to a participant in the Blacktown Cities Marathon.If you have any details of the names, please contact the Local History Librarian via the contact link on this page.1

Alderman John Newnham at Francis Park, Blacktown handing out an IKEA sponsored T-shirt to a participant in the Blacktown City Marathon.1

Alderman John Newnham at Francis Park, Blacktown presents a trophy to a participant in the Blacktown Cities Marathon sponsored by IKEA. If you have any details of the names, please contact the Local History Librarian via the contact link on this page.1

Amenities block at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

BMX jumping over boys on ground1

Bishop Bede Heather and Mayor Ald. Russ Dickens at the official opening of Pope John Paul II Memorial Garden, Francis Park, Blacktown.1

Blacktown Cities Marathon runner Ana Pacheco crossing the finish line at Francis Park.1

Blacktown City Festival, Assembly area for Street Parade, Francis Park, Clown and donkey. 1

Blacktown City Festival, Assembly area for Street Parade, Francis Park. Library float being decorated. Martin Carritt, Elizabeth Smith. 1

Blacktown City Festival, Assembly area for Street Parade, Francis Park. Decorating Library float - Elizabeth Smith, Beverly Moreman; Grant Burke. 1

Blacktown City Festival, Assembly area for Street Parade, Francis Park. Decorating Library float. 1

Blacktown City Festival, Assembly area for Street Parade, Francis Park. Decorating Library float. Elizabeth Smith, Tracey Caldwell.1

Blacktown City Festival, Street parade leaving assembly area at Francis Park travelling east along Richmond Rd. Library float. 1

Blacktown City Festival, Street parade leaving assembly area in Francis Park and travelling east along Richmond Rd. Library Float. 1

Blacktown City Games - Archery competition presentation1

Blacktown City Games, Francis Park - Archery competitor1

Blacktown City Games, Francis Park - athletics contestant1

Blacktown City Games, Francis Park - BMX jumping over other boys1

Blacktown City Games, Francis Park - Mini bike competition.1

Blacktown City Games, Francis Park - Tent pegging display1

Blacktown City Games, Francis Park. Image showing Mini bike jumping display.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony and parade at Francis Park.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony at Francis Park. Horse mounting area with Richmond Road overpass bridge in background. The area in the foreground has been obliterated for the Blacktown ring road underpass.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony at Francis Park. Image showing NSW Mounted Lancers.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony at Francis Park. Image showing NSW Mounted Police.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony at Francis Park. Image showing NSW mounted police.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony at Francis Park. NSW Mounted Lancers can be seen in the image.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony at Francis Park. Photograph showing NSW Lancers.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony at Francis Park. Westpoint on far right and red rattler train in siding. Much of the area pictured was obliterated for the Blacktown ring road underpass.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony at Francis Park. Westpoint on far right and red rattler train in siding. Much of the area pictured was obliterated for the Blacktown road underpass.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park - NSW Lancers on horseback1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park - parade1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park :parade1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park r1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park. Contestant and official at microphone1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park. Image showing NSW Lancers.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park. Image of NSW Police band.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park. Image showing NSW mounted police.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park. Image showing NSW police band.1

Blacktown City Games, opening ceremony, Francis Park. Release of balloons1

Crowd waiting for the finish of the Blacktown Cities Marathon, Francis Park, Blacktown. The amenities building in the photo has since been demolished.1

David Forbes, male winner of the 1992 McDonnell Douglas Blacktown Cities Marathon approaching the finish line at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

Decorating library float in Assembly area for street parade, Francis Park. Grant Burke 1

Decorating library float in Francis Park prior to street parade. Lorraine Smith in truck.1

Decorating library float in Francis Park prior to street parade. Mark Grosvenor (on float), John Sandor.1

Decorating library float in Francis Park prior to street parade. Tracey Caldwell & John Sandor.1

Francis Park Oval, Richmond Road, Blacktown, looking south.1

Francis Park soccer field. Demolished 2012 as part of Showground Precinct redevelopment.1

Francis Park, Blacktown, looking south-east. Football fields in centre. This area was redeveloped in 2012/13 as the new Showground precinct.1

Francis Park, Blacktown. Blacktown City Junior Rugby League building, demolished 2012 for Showground Precinct.1

Francis Park, Blacktown. Blacktown City Junior Rugby League building. Demolished 2012 for Showground Precinct.1

Francis Park, Blacktown. Soccer Club building, demolished 2012.1

Francis Park, Blacktown. Soccer Club building. Demolished 2012.1

Francis Park, Blacktown. Soccer field, demolished 2012 for new Showground Precinct redevelopment.1

Francis Park, showing the changing room building.1

Jack Clarke on the penny farthing bike and unknown person on a small bike are on Sunnyholt Road, Blacktown in preparation for the offical opening of Francis Park, Richmond Road, Blacktown, on 20 November, 1937.1

Opening ceremony of 1981 Blacktown City Games in Francis Park, Blacktown. 1

Opening of Francis Park, Blacktown on Saturday 20 November 1937 by G C Gollan, MLA. Jack Fitzergerald and G. Pye cycling.1

Opening of Francis Park,Blacktown on Saturday 20 November 1937 by G C Gollan, MLA. Jack Clarke riding the penny farthing bike1

Peter Hamer receives his official time whilst Olive Shick checks her time. Francis Park is seen prior to later redevelopment as part of the Showground precinct.1

Photograph of Jack Clarke on a penny-farthing bike in preparation for the celebrations of opening of Francis Park, Richmond Road, Blacktown on Saturday 20 November, 1937.1

Pope John Paul II Memorial Garden at Francis Park, Blacktown officially opened on November 8, 1987.1

This photograph is of a BMX bike jumping display as part of the Blacktown City Games. This event was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph is of a group of children participating in the opening ceremony of the Blacktown City Games. The opening ceremony was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph is of a group of men participating in tug-of-war, as part of the Blacktown City Games. These games were held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph is of children participating in the opening ceremony of the Blacktown City games, which was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph is of men participating in tug-of-war, as part of the Blacktown City Games. The Blacktown City Games were held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph is of the canoeing contingent that participated in the opening ceremony of the Blacktown City Games. The Blacktown City games was held at Francis park, Blacktown.1

This photograph is of the opening ceremony of the Blacktown City Games. The opening ceremony was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph is of the rear view of amenities block and clubhouse in Francis Park, Blacktown. Francis Park, Blacktown is located on Richmond Road.1

This photograph show a group of young girls dancing during the opening ceremony of the Blacktown City Games. The opening ceremony was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph show girls participating in the opening ceremony of the Blacktown City Games, which was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph show the release of balloons, as part of the opening ceremony of Blacktown City Games, which was held at Francis Park, Blacktown. Blacktown Railway Station can be seen in the background.1

This photograph show two girls participating in a running event at the Blacktown City Games. This event was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph shows a BMX bike rider jumping display over other boys. This event was part of the Blacktown City Games, and was held at Francis Park.1

This photograph shows a boy on a mini bike jumping display over other boys. The boy is participating in the Blacktown City Games and this event was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph shows a girl participating in hurdles race at the Blacktown City Games. This event was held at Francis Park. A red rattler train can be seen in the background.1

This photograph shows a group of men participating in tug-of-war as part of the Blacktown City Games. This event was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph shows a group of men participating in tug-of-war, as part of the Blacktown City Games. The Blacktown City Games were held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph shows children participating in a maypole dance, as part of the opening ceremony of the Blacktown City Games. The Blacktown City Games was held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph shows the boxing contingent that participated in the opening ceremony of the Blacktown City Games. These games were held at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

This photograph shows the front view of amenities block and clubhouse located in Francis Park, Blacktown.1

Trophy being presented to a participant in the Blacktown Cities Marathon after finishing at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

Wheelchair participant Dorothy Roots at Francis Park receiving her medal for taking part in the Blacktown Cities Marathon.1

Wheelchair participant Dorothy Roots on the winner's podium with Alderman Leo Kelly at the finish of the Blacktown Cities Marathon at Francis Park, Blacktown.1

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Opening of Francis Park, Blacktown, 1937

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Opening of Francis Park, Blacktown, 1937

Opening of Francis Park, Blacktown, 1937

Opening of Francis Park, Blacktown, 1937

Opening of Francis Park, Blacktown, 1937