Ku-ring-gai Clippings
Being a collection of 19th and 20th century newspaper articles with a connection to the Municipality of Ku-ring-gai.
Compiled by: R.N.Whitaker
email: whitsend1@optushome.com.au
Volume 8
ST. IVES PARK OPENED BY THE MINISTER FOR LANDS
Sydney, The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday 10th November 1899
Tho formal opening of the recently acquired park at St. Ives took place yesterday under fine weather conditions, and in the presence of a large gathering of residents.
The ceremony was performed by the Hon T.H. Hassall (Minister tor Lands), who was accompanied by Messrs G. Howarth and E. Terry, Ms L A, . and several ladies. The Ministerial party drove down to the site, and were received by those in charge of the arrangements, including Mr P. Butler, hon. secretary and treasurer.
The opportunity was taken to make the day one of general enjoyment, the children of St. Ives Public School, of which Mr George Bolus is the head master, holding their picnic on the ground. They were in charge of the masters and mistresses of the school, while their wants and amusements were supplied by a committee, consisting of Messrs E. Mclntosh, R. Veitch, M. H. Blake, and James Gaukrodger, while Mr S. Pierce was hon. secretary and Mr P. Butler hon. treasurer.
The children had a good time, liberal refreshments being provided, besides numerous toys and prizes for the races that were successfully carried out during the afternoon. There were also numerous events in which the older members took part.
At 2 pm a company numbering between 60 and 70 sat down to an excellent luncheon, served in the newly-erected pavilion. The chair was occupied by Mr P F Richardson, J P, who had on his right hand Mr T. H. Hassall, MLA, and Mrs Hassall, and on his left Messrs G Howarth and E Terry, Ms L A , and Mrs Richardson. There was a large number of ladies also present.
The Chairman, in proposing " The Queen," coupled it with the wish that success might attend her troops in South Africa. He said he hoped they would drink the toast with even greater enthusiasm than was generally the case, if possible, as at such a time they felt more warmly towards Her Majesty. The toast was as honoured in a manner that demonstrated in a marked degree the loyalty of the gathering. The chairman then proposed the health of his Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, whose birthday it was. This was enthusiastically honoured.
Tho Chairman, again rising, proposed " The Ministry and Parliament," coupled with the names of the Minister for Lands (Mr Hassall) and Messrs Howarth and Terry.
Mr Hassall, who was received with cheers, said he must thank them for the cordial way in which the toast had been received. It was a great plea- sure to him to see his old friend Mr Richardson occupying the chair, and congratulated him on his recovery from his recent illness.
Although he differed from his old friend politically, yet a public man should never allow such differences to weigh in friendships. It would not be well if they were all of one opinion, as under these conditions Parliament would do as it liked. An opposition was a necessary essential to good government, as it acted as a watch guard .The Government of which he was a member had assumed office after being in Opposition for five years, and before it was judged he trusted it would be given a fair trial. By their actions let them be judged.
The desire of the Government was not to promise too much, but to redeem the promises it made. That was a principle that should apply to the higher and broader walks of life. The Government aimed at advancing the interests of the people and the country. Old barriers of party government had been swept away and in view of the early consummation of federation, the question of protection or free trade had been disposed of. What they required was legislation of a domestic character, and it was such legislation that would receive the attention of the Government (Applause) The Ministry would do what it could to assist the people in the struggle to earn a living. He concluded by saying that he was greatly struck with the remarkable signs of progress and advancement in the district. (Great applause.)
Mr G. Howarth responded on behalf of " The Parliament,' and referred to the action of the Government in despatching a New South Wales contingent to South Africa. In doing so he said he was proud of their action. He explained that the people of the district had obtained from tbe Government a block of land that cost it nothing. The people had subscribed a sum of £200 towards its improvement, and he did not think it would be asking too much of the Government if he solicited a subsidy of £ for £. He was satisfied St. Ives would be fairly treated in this respect. It would not ask for more than it was entitled to, nor would it be prepared to accept less. So far as he was concerned he would give the Government a fair trial. (Applause).
Ml Terry also responded. In referring to the departure of the New South Wales contingent for the Transvaal he said it showed the English speaking race could, when occasion required it, rise and assist the Mother Country. The spirit of unity was most pronounced, and the children of Australians today possessed the same sense of loyalty as their forefathers. He felt confident the members of the contingent would not disgrace the flag under which they fought. (Applause)
The remaining toasts were: -"The Visitors”, The Chairman”, and " The Press ''.
Subsequently, in declaring the park open for public use, Mr Hassall said he was proud to think they identified the reserve, in name, with him. The claim of the residents was not an insurmountable one and would be considered. In speaking on the question of the park vote, he expressed the opinion that a separate sum should be voted for the purchase of reserves, and the vote intended for park improvement should not be called upon to meet the extra demand.
He had the greatest pleasure in declaring the park open. (Cheers) The area set apart for recreation purposes, and to be known as Hassall Park, comprises about 11 acres, and is distant from the Pymble station, in a north-easterly direction, about 4 miles. The greater part is already cleared and the pavilion is nearly completed.
NORTH SHORE BRIDGE.
Sydney, The Sydney Morning Herald, 15th August 1896
Mr E M Clark, M L A, addressed a large gathering of residents and others interested in the construction of a bridge to connect the northern suburbs with the city of Sydney last night, at the Gardeners' Arms Pymble.
The chair was taken by Mr Samuel King, who introduced Mr Clark to the gathering. Mr Clark spoke at considerable length on the absolute necessity for direct communication with Sydney.
He appealed to the people in the northern electorates to support him in his efforts to have connection granted. The opportunity should not he allowed to pass without every effort being put forward to see the bridge an accomplished fact.
He did not care which scheme was adopted so long as connection with Sydney was secured. He considered it a certainty that communication would be granted, and the Select Committee of tho House now sitting
was determined it should be made.
Mr G Howarth, M L A , also spoke in support and referred to the benefits that would accrue to the district when connection was complete.
On the motion of Mr Hugh Duff, seconded by Mr M Bourke, it was unanimously decided, "That this meeting supports Messrs Clark and Howarth in their efforts to obtain a bridge between Sydney and North Sydney, and that the chairman conveys this resolution, by petition to the select committee of Parliament now sitting."
ST IVES AND PYMBLE ROAD
Sydney, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22nd October 1897
A deputation, introduced by Mr Howarth M L A, yesterday interviewed the Minister for Works to urge that tho road from St Ives to the Pymble railway station should be constructed. It was pointed out that the residents were prepared to subscribe one-half of the money, provided that the Government gave the other half. The construction of this road, it was also argued, would shorten the distance between St Ives and Pymble very materially.
The Minister for Works, in response, said that he could not see his way to comply with the request.
TELEGRAPH ROAD, GORDON.
Sydney, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4th November 1898
Yesterday Mr Howarth M L A, introduced a deputation of the residents of Pymble and St Ives to the Minister for Works to request that Telegraph Road in the Gordon district should be classed as a first class schedule road and should receive an annual vote. It was pointed out that the proposed increased expenditure would result in a corresponding decreased expenditure on Stoney Creek-road. The principal traffic to the Pymble station would be greatly benefited if the wishes of the deputation were granted.
The Minister, in reply, said he was not prepared to say that the relative value of Telegraph Road was such as to entitle him to regard it as a main artery of traffic and to expend a large amount of money on it. The view taken by some of the superior officers of the department last year was that more money was spent in the North Shore district than its reasonable claims warranted.
Also it bad been pointed out that in a district in which the population was increasing and which was close to the great centres of population, the residents might do something for themselves by way of incorporation. He could not promise to do anything for them until after the Estimates were passed. Then he would call for a further report. He would never schedule a road within 20 miles of Sydney unless it was a main artery of traffic.
POLICE COURTS
Charge of Theft
Sydney, The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 2nd February 1901
At the North Sydney Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., John Scharrer, 40, a traveller, was charged with stealing the sum of £1 sterling, the property of Annie Gallen, of Cowan-road, St. Ives, on January 15.
The evidence was to the effect that the accused visited the residence of tho prosecutrix and persuaded her to purchase some corn cure. She went for some money with which to pay for it, and returning laid upon the table a sovereign, and again temporarily left the room. On her return the man and the sovereign had disappeared. Accused, who was subsequently arrested in Newtown, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour.
ARBOR DAYS
Sydney, The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday 9th March 1900
Much has been done by means of arbor days to turn tho playgrounds of public schools from bare paddocks to tree-shaded objects of beauty and pleasure. The taste thus acquired and disseminated and the practice of tree planting have been carried outside the school grounds, and have considerably benefited the country. The advance from arboriculture to agriculture is not difficult. The planting of a small part of the available ground with fruit trees-possibly a rash suggestion when the gardeners would be hungry school children-would be a first lesson in fruit growing.
Indeed the experiment has already been made in some of our Public schools, and the current number of the " Agricultural Gazette"" contains an interesting account of how Mr. George Bolus, the master of the St, Ives
Public School, about ten miles from Sydney, in the Lane Cove district, turned the bare playground of 10 years ago into a pleasure resort, shaded by ornamental and fruit trees.
The children were encouraged in various ways to keep their gardens well, and the object lessons inside the school were on agricultural subjects. Lessons on botany were illustrated by specimens taken from the play- ground, and the rudiments of bee farming were acquired by observation of the apiary, with its interesting colonies.
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