GYMKHANA AT ST. IVES.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 26th August 1927
Miss Cassie Cairns, honorary secretary of the gymkhana to be held at St. Ives showground on September 3 next, has received a large number of entries already for the various events lo be staged during the day.
Mr. John Harrington, the president, has interested a very influential body of sportsmen in this effort for the limbless soldiers, and expects to hand over a substantial cheque as a result.
PARK FOR ST. IVES.
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 13th June 1921
While inspecting the route for a proposed railway from Gordon to Narrabeen on Saturday, Mr. Estell (Minister for Works) was shown a site on the Crown lands near First Rocks, on the Pittwater-Ryde road, which the Kuring-gai Shire Council is desirous of securing as a park and showground for St. Ives and district.
Forty to sixty acres set aside now, said the shire president Mr. W. R. Fitzsimons) would make provision for the future. The Minister promised to favourably recommend the request to his colleague Mr. Loughlin.
Remarks: First Rocks was a location near the present Wildflower Gardens, and the nearby 60-acre sire referred to is today’s St. Ives Showgrounds.
NEW CHURCH FOR ST. IVES.
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 5th November 1928
Bishop D'Arcy Irvine on Saturday afternoon set the corner-stone of the new church building of Christ Church in Cowan-road, St. Ives.
The first portion of the new building will cost £650, of which £200 is in hand, and £100 was placed on the stone on Saturday.
SOLDIER'S HOME AT ST. IVES.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 15th December 1916
A home for a returned soldier, provided by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, at St Ives, has been handed over to ex-Private Badger.
The cottage stands in two acres of land, partly laid down in fruit trees, and is beautifully situated in the heart of one of our best orchard districts.
Lady Cullen handed over the key of tho cottage before a large gathering of residents.
ROAD GRANT FOR ST. IVES.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 14th June 1895
Yesterday Mr E. M. Clark, M L A, introduced a deputation to the Minister for Works (Mr J. H. Young) to ask him to increase the amount of the grant, of which he had approved, for improving Stanley and Horace streets, St Ives.
It was represented that the residents had spent a large amount of labour in repairing the streets in question, and they required more than the £60 promised on the £ for £ principle to recoup them and put the roads in proper order.
The Minister for Works said he would call for a report as to the value of the work done by the residents, and if he found there had been a large amount effected be would then consider whether he would be justified in making an additional grant.
Addition comment: Note that Stanley and Horace Streets were operational in 1895!
DAMAGE AT ST. IVES.
THREE HOUSES DESTROYED.
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 10th January 1929
A bush fire, which has been burning steadily in the gullies between Kuring-gai Chase and Hornsby for the past two days, extended to the northern side of St. Ives yesterday.
Three houses were destroyed in Warrimoo road, St. Ives. Charles Harwood lost his home and furniture, a motor car, and a "ready cut" weatherboard building, which was lying In his yard ready for erection.
Thomas Phillips's home, which had only been completed yesterday, was also destroyed and a small house owned by John Ritchie was burnt down.
The fire, which extended over a wide area, was fought during the whole afternoon by firemen and volunteers, and at one stage the household water supply for a large section of the district had to be disconnected so as to supply water to extinguish fires which were endangering property.
NEW ROAD OPEN.
Killara-St. Ives.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 23rd January 1931
The new road which the Kuring-gai Shire Council has been constructing with "unemployed" labour, to open up a new way through from St. Ives to Killara, is now ready for traffic, and is being used by some of the lorrymen who know the value of a short cut through to the coastline.
So far the road surface is only crushed sandstone. No decision has yet been made in regard to the gravelling or blue-metalling necessary for a workable surface. Still the way is quite safe, and some of the country through which the highway runs is picturesque. The grades, too, are easy.
Remarks: This is the opening of the Arterial Road.
KILLARA.
The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 28th March 1925
If peace has got a hiding place,
Some secret nook to hide her face,
I wonder if this chosen spot
Can be that hiding place or not?
If like a lonely little sprite,
She skips from flower to tree at night,
And breathes a benison of love,
O'er every street and laughing grove?
C. W. CHANDLER.
KILLARA CARNIVAL.
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 5th October 1933
On Saturday the Killara Club is holding a carnival and fete on its grounds, situated In Arnold street, Killara.
The function will be opened at 2.45 p.m. by Mr. W. Cresswell O'Reilly, Mayor of Kuring-gai, and there will be many items of interest to both young and old.
BEAUTIFUL GARDEN.
Inspection Fees Given to Hospital.
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 5th October 1933
The secretary of the Royal North Shore Hospital has received £61/11/9 from Mr. C. H. Smith, of Edward-street, Gordon, the amount collected from visitors who have inspected the garden during the last few weeks.
Mr. Smith has several acres laid out with delicacy and charm, and the garden has been acclaimed by hundreds of people as one of the most beautiful In Sydney.
MRS. E. M. SMITH.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 5th August 1936
Mrs. Ethel May Smith, wife of Mr. Charles H. Smith, a member of the Sydney Stock Exchange, died at her residence, Pittmedden, Edward-street, Gordon, recently after a short illness.
She was a prominent worker for charity, and on many occasions in recent years the beautiful garden at her home was thrown open in the cause of kindergarten and other charities.
KILLARA'S RARE LIME TREE.
The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 10th December 1932
An English lime tree, planted in the Killara Station garden about 28 years ago, when the late Mr. T G. Edwards and Mr James planted the area, is now in full flower for the first time.
The tree is in the centre of the area on the back line, with two scarlet oaks and a brace of the wheel tree of the Queensland scrub.
Its foliage is somewhat like that of the English elm or the celtis. A puzzling peculiarity to those who pass hurriedly by is the yellow green bracts which look more like tubular blossoms than leaves and of which spring the thin main footstalls of the flowers. These hang In small clusters and at first sight are like the creamy-white blossom of the popular Christmas bush.
Only here and there will a lime tree be found along the coastline. Klllara's tree is making an impression on the tree-lovers of the suburb. The best position from which to see the tree is the roadside in Werona-avenue.
Wanted
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 3rd January 1907
Compet, GENERAL small fam. Mother with daughter about 14 not obj. to, wages from 15s, personal refs. req. Apply Thursday, fare paid.
Mrs. Armitage, Southdean Killara, near Golf Links.
Marriages
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 13th August 1924
Jones – Robson-Scott – July 12, at St. Phillips Church, Church Hill, by the Rev. Canon Bellingham, Kenneth, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Jones, Nion, Leura, to Lilias, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Robson-Scott, Southdean, Killara.
THE LATE MR. WALTER THOMAS COX,
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER IN AUSTRALIA OF THE ORIENT LINE.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 9th July 1919
Mr. Walter Thomas Cox, acting general manager in Australia for the Orient Steam Navigation Company, Ltd., died at his residence, Craignairn, Burns-road, Wahroonga, early yesterday morning.
Mr. Cox has been in the service of tho company for many years, having held command of several of the principal Orient Royal Mail liners. He worked his way up in the company from the position of fourth officer, and was chief officer of the Otranto when she made her first voyages. He was also in command of the Ormuz, Orontes, Otway, and Osterley at different periods.
At the beginning of 1914 ho was appointed assistant manager, and took up his residence in Australia. From May, 1918, to March, 1919, the late Mr. Cox was in Melbourne relieving the company's branch manager there. He was recently appointed acting general manager
in Australia during tho absence in London of Mr. David Reid.
Deceased, who was 45 years of age, had been ill for only a comparatively short period. His condition during the past few days, however, had been serious, and death took place, shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday morning. He left a widow, two sons, and a daughter.
The late Mr. Cox was held in high esteem in shipping circles, and general regret was expressed yesterday when the news of his death reached the city. He was a member of the Oversea Shipping Representatives' Association, and was generally regarded as a man with a most promising career ahead of him in the shipping world. He was an enthusiastic yachtsman, and was very fond of deep-sea fishing. He was also a member of the Royal Sydney Golf Club.
The funeral will take place at the Gore Hill Cemetery, North Sydney, at 11 a.m. today.
Cricket
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 29th May 1896
St Ives C C defeated the pick of Turrumurra at St Ives Oval on Queen's birthday by three wickets and 12 runs. Scores – 45 and 6 (Courtney 16): St. Ives 25 and seven for 8 (Robinson 16, Hodson 9, Porter 6). Jones and Hodson bowled best for the winners, and Courtney, Rhodes and Gregory for the visitors.
Comments: This could indicate that cricket was played on Hassall Park before it was formally declared a park and named. This did not take place until 1899 – some three years after the match referred to above.
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