Ku-ring-gai Clippings Vol 14

Ku-ring-gai Clippings

Being a collection of 19th and 20th century newspaper articles with a connection to the Municipality of Ku-ring-gai.

Editor: R. N. Whitaker
email: whitsend1@optushome.com.au

Volume 14: Issued Friday 1st January 2010

FUNERAL OF SERGEANT HICKEY.
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 3rd May 1913.

Tho funeral of the late Sergeant Edwin Stuart Hickey, who was shot at Pymble on Thursday while attempting to make an arrest, took place yesterday afternoon at the Church of England Cemetery, Gordon, and was largely attended.

The cortege left deceased's late residence, Hilton, Lane Cove-road, Pymble, at 3.30 yesterday afternoon, and was headed by the Police Band. The pall-bearers were old comrades of deceased. Wreaths were sent from every police station within the metropolitan area, and a large number of officers from the various divisions attended.

The chief mourners were Messrs. E. S. E. A., A. O., and W. H. Hickey (sons), together with many other relatives of deceased's family. Superintendent Sherwood (representing tho Inspector-General of Police), an old comrade of deceased, attended, and representatives of the Loyal Gordon Lodge (Manchester Unity of Oddfellows) were also present. The Rev. R. R. King conducted the service at the graveside. Sympathetic references were made yesterday to the tragic death of the late officer and his sterling service to the force and public in all the city courts, and sympathy was expressed with the relatives of deceased.

PYMBLE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 19th March 1902.

Tho monthly meeting of the Pymble Progress Association was held at the Presbyterian school-hall, Pymble, on Tuesday, the 11th instant. Mr. W. A. Gilder (president of the association) presided. The following members were present: - Dr. Cobb, Dr. Kottman, Dr. O'Reilly, Messrs B. H. Chapman, W. Lambert, A Rae, J. A. Bull, J. Gaukrodger, A. H. Aldworth, F. Conway, B. F. Parker and the hon. secretary (T. H. Jackson)

The president reported, on behalf of the committee appointed at the last meeting, that the roads referred lo (Alma Street, Station-street, and Roseville Avenue) had been duly inspected, but no definite decision had been arrived at with regard to which particular road should be recommended to the association for consideration. It was moved by Rev. P. Clipsham and carried, - 'That we request the Government to undertake the improvement of Station-street so as to make it passable for vehicular traffic from Grandview -street lo Telegraph road".

An amendment that Alma-street be recommended to the Government for formation was lost by a small minority. It was moved by Mr. J. Gaukrodger, seconded by Mr. B. F. Parker, and carried -" That the secretary write the member for the district, asking him to wait upon the Minister for Works and arrange a date agreeable to the Minister to receive a deputation to give effect to the foregoing resolution. “The condition of Telegraph-road at the intersection of Lane Cove load is reported as bad, and it was resolved to refer the matter to the Roads and Bridges Department for attention”.

The following letter was received from the Inspector General of Police -" With reference to your letter of the 11th instant, forwarding copy of certain resolutions carried at the last meeting of the Pymble Progress Association on in regard to matters concerning tho police arrangements in the district, I beg to inform you as follows

1. The matter of the telephone connection with the Wahroonga Exchange is at present under consideration.
2. The papers in regard to the erection of a new police station have been referred to tho Government and will be dealt with when the estimates of the Public Works Department are being prepared."

Tho secretary to the Railway Commissioners wrote -"'With reference to your letter of the 11th instant respecting the level crossing at Pymble railway station, I am directed to inform you that the matter has had the consideration of tho Commissioners, and they have decided to look personally into it when on their next tour of inspection of the North Shore line."

Funerals
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 24th September 1910.

Pymble – The Friends of Mrs. ROBERT PYMBLE, Sen., are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of her late beloved HUSBAND, Robert, which will leave his late residence, Telegraph-road, Pymble, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at 3.30 o’clock, for St. John’s C. of Eng. Cemetery, Gordon.
WOOD and COMPANY
Tel. N. Sydney 9 Funeral Directors

Sales of the Week
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 3rd February 1912.

By Messrs. Hardie and Gorman – Roseville: Cottage residence fronting Findlay-avenue, £2000. Pymble: Land, Telegraph-road and Station-street, £1400.

Editor’s comment: A view of Pymble taken in 1908 can be seen here

http://investigator.records.nsw.gov.au/asp/photosearch/photo.asp?18526_a024_000096

ST. IVES PARK.
Sydney – The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 14th November 1900

The first anniversary of the opening of Hassall Park, St.Ives, was commemorated on Monday by the residents of the district with a picnic tendered to the children attending the St. Ives Public School.

Children to the number of about 300 in charge of the headmaster (Mr. G. Bolus) and assistants attended, and spent an enjoyable day. A programme of sports was successfully carried out, and games of every description were indulged in.

The attendance of the general public, numbering about 600, included Mr. G. Howarth, M. L. A., the Rev. Raymond King (St John's, Gordon), and the Rev. J. G. M. Taylor.

During the afternoon a cricket match was played on the park between teams representing St Ives und Lindfield, and resulted in a victory for the home team by 99 runs.