STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
MAN INJURED AT NEUTRAL BAY.
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 26th November 1914
Severe damage was done to a number of houses and business premises in the neighbourhood of Lindfield, Chatswood, and Neutral Bay.
A man named Percy Draper, a carter in the employ of Harding, carrier, was struck by lightning at Neutral Bay. At the time of the occurrence Draper was placing a tarpaulin sheet on his cart. He was admitted at North Shore Hospital. Late last night he was not out of danger.
Telephonic troubles followed the storm on account of falling trees which crossed the lines.
The roofs of the premises occupied by E. Duval, bootmaker, and H. J. Dale, grocer, which form part of a terrace facing Lindfield railway station, were blown completely away; the debris was carried across the roadway and on to land adjoining. Mr. Duval had a loose plate-glass window smashed. The damage at the premises of Mr. Duval and Mr. Dale was estimated at about £350.
The roof of the premises of Mr. Gordon, newsagent, was damaged, and W. G. Miller and Co., grocers, lost a portion of their verandah and had their brick parapet damaged.
At the rear of the premises occupied by Mr. Edwards, cab proprietor, and Mr. Dykes, estate agent, sheds were blown to pieces, but the business premises escaped damage.
Lindfield post-office, which immediately adjoins Mr. Duval's shop, suffered slight damage to tho roof, whilst telephone and telegraph lines were blown down.
At Roseville a house occupied by Mr. Lord was partly unroofed.
A portion of the verandah of Sharland's Hotel at Chatswood was destroyed.
THE NORTHERN SUBURBS.
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 13th October 1902
The heavy storm of wind and rain did considerable damage in the northern suburbs, besides rendering many of the lower portions of the district almost impassable. At North Sydney the wind nearly approached hurricane force, and in several instances overturned fences and sheds, uprooted trees, and levelled gardens. But it was tho heavy rain that created great inconvenience to those compelled to be out of doors.
From the higher levels the gutters swelled into torrents. This was particularly noticeable at the foot of Lavender Bay steps, where the water leaped and bounded from rock to rock in an almost overwhelming stream. Similar conditions prevailed at Neutral Buy, and the majority of the streets for the time being were converted into creeks, tho water in many places lying inches deep. The wind at Neutral Bay was very high, and in several instances forced windows in, besides demolishing temporary structures and insecure fences.
At Mosman the ram was exceptionally heavy, and in making its way to the waters of the harbour spread over the steep roads leading to tho water's edge. At the foot of Avenue-road upon the ferry premises there were about six inches of water, through which intending passengers for Sydney were either compelled to wade or wait a more favourable opportunity of boarding the steamers.
Tho difficulty was, however, overcome without much loss of time by the employees of the Sydney Ferries, Limited, who, in the interests their passengers, caused planks to be placed to bridge the persistent stream of water which seemed incapable of emptying itself into the harbour.
The steps at the Mosman wharf feeding on to the higher road were a leaping waterfall, and from the high embankments along Avenue-road the water in every direction was rolling down and adding to the volume that swelled to the Harbour level. The tram service was not interrupted. From the heights of Mosman the water found its way in streams to both Mosman Bay and Middle Harbour, and roadways and footpaths were considerably damaged.
At Willoughby and Lane Cove similar conditions prevailed, and in many of the more northern suburbs, Roseville, Lindfield, Gordon, and Wahroonga, the rain was incessant and the wind very high. So far no very serious damage has been reported.
BIRD LIFE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 17th December 1930
Sir,-"Bird Lover," of Gordon, and "Arthur J. Vogan," of Pymble, are quite right in drawing attention to the wanton destruction of bird life. Now Christmas with pea-rifles, etc., is close at, hand some attempt should be made to stop the small schoolboy murderer and others. Many times I have spoken to boys about having pea-rifles in their possession, and nearly always was answered: "Oh, these bullets are only BB's or DD's, or CC's, or something of the sort, and are quite legal." This does not alter the fact that the BB's kill just as effectively the Jacky Winter, Willy Wagtails, and other useful small birds.
"Bird Lover," Gordon, talks of the "storm bird" being a stranger. He must be a stranger to the North Shore bush. To my knowledge the "storm bird" has been about Lindfield, Killara, and Gordon for the past 22 years. It certainly has a miserable note, and seems to delight in piping in a monotone in the rain, even through the night.
I am, etc.,
ANOTHER BIRD LOVER.
Killara Dec.16
MAN BURNED WHEN PRIMUS EXPLODES
The Argus Tuesday 12th July 1949
SYDNEY, Mon: A motor mechanic was burned and a greaser was knocked unconscious this afternoon when a primus stove exploded at a garage in Pacific Highway, Killara.
They were Arthur Clarence Morgan, 55, mechanic, and Frederick Beizelle, 42, greaser, employed at Powell's garage.
KILLARA FLATS SOLD
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 13th September 1950
Sherwood, a two-story block of flats at 657 Pacific Highway, Killara, has been sold for £26,500.
The brick building, which is next to the Greengate Hotel, includes eight flats and four garages. It has land measuring 115 feet by 208 feet.
It was sold for Mr. F. G. A. Davidson, to Mr. C. A. Ryan, of Port Macquarie.
The sale was made by L. J. Hooker Ltd., in conjunction with the Prudential Investment Co. of Aust. Pty. Ltd., Roseville.
LOSS OF MEMORY.
Man Wanders in Bush for Ten Days.
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 4th July 1933
Delirious and exhausted, Alan McPherson, 52, of Rose-street, Chatswood, who had been missing since July 12, was accidentally found by Gregory Geake, a youth, in scrub near Pacific Highway, Killara, on Saturday.
Geake Immediately informed the police, and Constable Fraser, of Wahroonga, telephoned the ambulance, which conveyed him to the Royal North Shore Hospital.
Mcpherson, it is believed, suffered loss of memory, and had been roaming about the bushland for 10 days. He was in a critical condition, and doctors at the hospital expressed the opinion that he could not have survived another night of exposure. His condition yesterday was still serious.
EXPLOSION AT PYMBLE.
Pieces of Bomb Found.
The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 4th July 1931
Several buildings were shaken by an explosion in Telegraph-road, Pymble, on Thursday night. Police found fragments of a bomb, but do not think that a deliberate attempt was made to destroy a house.
Pymble police were informed immediately after the bomb exploded behind Mr. Nichols's house. They found a number of pieces of metal. A further search yesterday morning showed that the bomb had been packed in a cardboard box. Constable Farrar, of the Pymble police, who has been investigating the matter, thinks that someone was disposing of a quantity of gelignite.
EXPLOSION WRECKS GARAGE AT PYMBLE
SOLDIER, 16, KILLED IN FUSE CAP EXPLOSION
The Argus Monday 10th July 1944
SYDNEY, Sun: Private John Latama Assheton, 16, of the AIF, was killed this afternoon when a fuse cap exploded in a garage at the home of his uncle, Flight-Lieutenant H. A. Chin, in Pentecost av, Pymble.
Private Assheton was the only son of the late Colonel Charles A. F. Assheton, formerly a main roads engineer of Glen Innes, who was one or the first Australians to enlist and was killed in action in Malaya. Relatives of the youth said that he had worried his mother for permission to enlist, "I want to have a go at the Japs for killing my dad," was his insistent appeal. He joined the AIF nine months ago, giving his age at 18.
Assheton was terribly injured by the explosion, and died a few minutes before his mother and
Flt Lieutenant and Mrs Chin arrived back at the house. It is not known how he obtained the fuse cap.
Fragments examined by Detective-sergeants Wilson and White suggested that it was from a 2 in. mortar. Police found a screw driver and a large jack knife, and it is believed that Private Assheton was using one of these on the fuse rap when it exploded.
Blasting Powder Explodes In Lorry: Four Men Hurt
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 5th September 1946
Four men were severely burned and shocked last night when a 5lb tin of blasting powder exploded under the seat of a lorry in Pacific Highway, Killara.
Mr. A. H. Cliffe, a technician at the Killara telephone exchange, said: "The explosion happened right outside the exchange. There was a terrific explosion and I raced outside and found a great cloud of smoke over the road, obscuring the lorry.
"The cabin was on fire, and I used an extinguisher to put out the flames. One man had his trousers blown off by the explosion."
Police believe that the tin of blasting powder, which was under the seat of the lorry, was exploded by the heat of the engine.
Five men were in the cabin of the lorry. Only the driver escaped injury. They were all returning home from Pymble, where they were engaged in excavation work, when the accident occurred. Blasting powder is used in the course of their work.
The injured men are:
Patrick O'Shea, 27, Fuller's Road, Chatswood, burns to the legs and arms and severe shock.
Frank Salway, 31, River Avenue, Fuller's Bridge, severe burns to the arms, face, ankles, and severe shock.
Bert Campion, 56, Wood Street, Chatswood, severe burns to the arms and face and severe shock.
Ronald Salway, l8, River Avenue, Fuller's Bridge, burns to the left arm and face.
Central Ambulance took the men to the Royal North Shore Hospital. Ronald Salway was treated and allowed to leave, but the other three are expected to be in hospital for about a week.
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