Ku-ring-gai Clippings Vol 42

Volume 42: Issued Thursday 10th June 2010

TURRAMURRA FETE

The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 1st November 1943

The Turramurra centre of the Kuring-gai women war workers will hold a garden fete al the home of Mr and Mrs. Percy Spraggon, 70 Kuring-gai Avenue, Turramurra, on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.

Afternoon tea is included in the admission fee of 1 '6 and the fete has been arranged to obtain funds for Christmas parcels for the troops. Cakes, jams produce, fancy goods, ice cream, side shows, and hoop-la will be among the attractions.

MEETING AT TURRAMURRA.

The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 9th June 1905

At a largely-attended meeting of residents of Turramurra last night, Mr. J. C. Remington, president of the Progress Association, in the chair, a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of the incorporation as one shire of government districts 147 and 148, with the addition of the township of Hornsby.

This will embrace the whole of the line from Hornsby down to Chatswood, exclusive of the latter.

TURRAMURRA FIRE BRIGADE.

The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 14th March 1913

The provisional fire-fighting committee, which was formed a few weeks ago at Turramurra, was disbanded at a public meeting, presided over by Mr. W.M. Vindia, and a volunteer fire brigade was formed to carry on the work.

The report of the chairman of tile retiring body (Mr. J. W. Taylor) stated that subscriptions amounting to £100 15s 6d had been collected from the residents of Turramurra and Wahroonga, and fighting apparatus had been purchased at a cost of about £100. The gear was housed at a central place. Arrangements had been made with six telephone subscribers to receive calls in case of outbreaks. Already the plant had been used at three fires, and good work accomplished.

A letter was read from the Fire Underwriters' Association stating that they were unable to assist the brigade.

Formal motions were carried, disbanding the provisional committee, and calling into existence a volunteer brigade.

It was decided that the brigade's efforts should be specially devoted to the district which was within a two-miles' radius of Turramurra bridge.

Fire-fighters were then enrolled.

TURRAMURRA STATION ROBBED.

The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 7th March 1932

Safe-blowers entered the Turramurra railway station between 12.50 a.m. and 5 a.m. yesterday, while the station was unattended. The safe in the stationmaster's office was blown open by a charge of gelignite, and £ 16 in money was stolen. The thieves completed their work without being observed. Detective-sergeant Garlick, of North Sydney, is in charge of the police inquiries.

It is thought that the thieves were waiting in the vicinity of the station, and when they saw the last official leave it they broke into the offices. The frequency of robberies from railway stations while they are unattended is causing concern.

TURRAMURRA HOME FOR CONVALESCENT SOLDIERS

The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 16th December 1915

The Turramurra Convalescent Soldiers' Home- Chasecote, Kuring-gai Chase-avenue will be officially opened by Lady Cullen at 3.30 this afternoon.

It is a delightful cottage home, situated in pleasant grounds, a few minutes' walk from the Turramurra station, and was formerly the residence of Mr. Stanton Cook. The residents have now rented it, and by means of donations in money and kind they have been able to equip it as a thoroughly up-to-date home for convalescents. There is at present accommodation for a dozen men-four are already in residence - and it is hoped soon to be able to accommodate 25.

The combined sitting and billiard room is of large proportions, and tastefully furnished, and the bedrooms are also large and airy. There is a splendid bathroom, with heater, and some fine shower baths have been specially provided in another part of the premises. On the wide verandah a number of easy chairs and lounges have been placed. The tennis court and croquet lawn add greatly to the attractions; and splendid views are to be had all round.

The home is managed by a committee, with Mr. James Young, president of the Shire Council, as chairman. Mr. Young and other councillors paid a visit to the home yesterday morning, and no sooner had the matron, Nurse Joseph, expressed the hope that a special range would soon be provided for the kitchen, than they at once subscribed the necessary money, and told her to order it. That shown the spirit in which the Turramurra people have entered upon this good work. Blankets, sheets, pillows, towels, slippers-in fact, nearly everything required have been given by the residents, to say nothing of almost daily gifts of vegetables, fruit, and flowers.

Thirty members of the Turramurra Voluntary Aid Detachment have been registered In connection with the home, and they take it in turns to attend and assist the matron. Some go in the morning, and some in the afternoon.

Tho returned soldiers who are sent to the home are accredited by the Red Cross Society.

TOWN PLANNING AND ST. IVES.
TO THE EDITOR OP THE HERALD

The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 6th December 1923

Sir, - In your issue of today a letter on the above subject, signed by Mr. John Sulman, is likely to convoy quite the contrary position to those interested in town planning, than what one knows to be the true position.

Mr Sulman has based his argument on what is at the best, pure hearsay. The boiling down works at St Ives are established on the site of the slaughter yard which was in existence for some years.

The plan was also passed by the Board of Health, and the council took every precaution within their power, and are still doing so, to prevent any nuisance arising. A petition was presented against the establishment of these works, also a petition in favour with approximately the same number of names on each. Our sanitary inspector has repeatedly inspected the plant on definite instructions from this council to take immediate proceedings should any nuisance arise, and so far this position has not arisen. Only the waste fat, etc, from the various butchers' shops in the district are being treated at this plant. These wastes are removed each day from the various shops, which is considerably better than permitting them to lie on shop promises in thickly populated areas of our district, as was the case.

We are merely administrators of the law us we find it, and we cannot make our own laws as Mr Sulman must surely know, and therefore there was no means of preventing the establishment of the plant mentioned. Steps have been vigorously taken to have large sections of the Kuring-gai Shire declared residential areas, and surely Mr. Sulman, with his great experience, must know that the residential area is not effected until such time as it is approved of in the "Gazette ".

Practically the same remarks apply to the establishment of brickworks at St Ives, the council in this case having no power to prevent their establishment. Mr Sulman's ideas may be, and one must admit many are, desirable, but it is one thing to give effect to them under the existing law, and another thing to raise adverse criticism on many over which we as a council have little or no control.

I am, etc.,
NORMAN MCINTOSH,
President, Kuring-gai Shire Council,
Council Chambers, Gordon

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Funerals

The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 20th January 1905

The relatives and friends of Mrs ELIZA MUDIE are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of her dearly beloved HUSBAND, George, which will leave his late residence, Cowan Road St. Ives THIS (Friday) AFTERNOON at 3 o’clock, for St. Johns Cemetery, Gordon.

WOOD and COMPANY, Funeral Directors, etc
Tel., 726 etc Sydney and suburbs

TURRAMURRA CHURCH.

The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 11th March 1941

The new Church of St. James, Turramurra, the foundation stone of which was set on Saturday by Archbishop Mowll, is of English Gothic design. The church will be of brick throughout, with the exception of the cast windows and the corbel stones, in which Hawkesbury stone will be used.

Light marble terrazzo will form the pavement of the chancel, sanctuary, and steps. The flooring of the church will be of kiln-dried tallowwood, sanded and polished. The tiled roof will blend with the varied shades of brick in the walls. There will be accommodation for 200 persons. Clergy and choir vestries are provided, and a tower will contain a peal of six bells.

Messrs. Adam, Wright, and Apperly are the architects, and Messrs. Girvan Brothers, St. Leonards, the builders.

THE TURRAMURRA FATALITY.


The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 8th November 1906

The inquest was concluded yesterday on the body of Kate Ella Kirkpatrick, who was on Friday last found with a bullet wound in her head at her late residence, Bobbin Head Road, Turramurra.

It was stated that the deceased had had very bad health during the last three months. She had been a sufferer from nervousness. A recently discharged revolver was found close beside her. A finding was returned that the deceased died from the effects of a wound self inflicted whilst temporarily insane.

TURRAMURRA RAILWAY BRIDGE.

The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 2nd August 1935

Work is now In hand on the widening of the railway bridge on the Pacific Highway at Turramurra, reports the N.R.M.A. touring department.

The present width of the bridge at this point Is 30 feet, but the Railway Department, which Is carrying out the work, intends widening the roadway to 60 feet, with a four-feet pathway on each side. It is understood that the work will take several months. The approaches to the bridge are along an 80-feet roadway, and the present structure constitutes a "bottle neck" which hampers traffic.

SUICIDE AT TURRAMURRA.

The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 23rd February 1905

After suffering from consumption and insomnia for several years, the last nine months of which were spent in bed, Herbert T. Wilson, who resided at Eastern-road, Turramurra, committed suicide yesterday morning.

He was found dead in bed, with a bullet wound in tho left side of the chest, and a rifle in his hands. Dr. O'Neill was called in, and he pronounced life extinct. The deceased was 32 years of ago. At an inquiry held in the afternoon, a finding of suicide was recorded.


ENGINE DERAILED.
TURRRAMURRA STATION.

The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 3rd December 1926

While shunting at Turramurra station at 10 a.m. yesterday a suburban passenger engine ran off the rails in such a manner as to foul both up and down lines.

Fortunately, the business rush was over, but the regular service was interrupted considerably.

The breakdown gang from Hornsby was requisitioned, and after a short period of hard work cleared one of the lines in order to allow of a single line service being worked.

After a delay of an hour and a half the engine was replaced on the rails.

SOLDIERS' HOME, TURRAMURRA.

The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 8th December 1915

Lady Cullen has consented to perform the ceremony of opening Chasecote, Kuring-gai Chase-avenue, Turramurra, as a convalescent home for soldiers on Thursday week next.

A meeting of subscribers and contributors was held on Monday evening at the local Methodist school-hall, and the following office- bearers were elected for the ensuing twelve months:-President, Mr. Jas. Young; vice presidents, Messrs. G. F. Allen. S. Nettleton, W. M. Vindin, W. C. Penfold, and F. W. Edwards; committee, Mesdames Cameron, Crossing, Barnes, Dixon, Crichton-Smith, Willis, Allen, and Farmer. Messrs. Crichton-Smith, Shute, Fould and Shedden - Adam; auditors, Messrs. E. V. Dixon and Jas. W. Taylor; hon. treasurer, Mr. W. A. Rand; hon. secretary, Mr. H. E. Farmer.


TURRAMURRA ROLL OF HONOUR

The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 3rd April 1916

The Kuring gai Recreation Club at Turramurra inaugurated the bowling season on Saturdav afternoon with a special patriotic function.

Mr Joseph Cook M P was present and unveiled a roll of honour to members, ex members and children of members of the club who have answered their country’s call to duty in the present war.

There were 62 names inscribed on a handsome board including those of Major R L H B Jenkins, RAA, Lieut. B P Nettleton, Corporal E Chidley and Private C L Williams who hid been killed on active service.

PRICE OF BREAD.
Turramurra Protest Meeting.

The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 21st December 1933

A meeting at Turramurra last night carried a resolution of protest against the increased price of bread which is described as a serious injustice and hardship on the section of the community least able to bear it and invited the Housewives Progressive Association to join in a deputation to the Attorney-General to demand that proceedings should be initiated against the Flour Millowners' Association under the Monopolies Act.

The resolution also contained an appeal to the general public to control its bread purchases to the lowest possible minimum until the desired end was obtained and that other centres should be asked to organise public meetings.

Councillor T E Rofe, who presided, said that if any commodity should be cheap it was bread He had known the price to be 3d a loaf when flour was dearer than today. At Hornsby, every shop was selling bread at 4d a loaf
Mrs Ruby Duncan, Mrs Mathieson, Mr Eric Campbell, Mr Clive Evatt, Mr Geoffrey Cahill, and others also addressed the meeting.

THE NEW GUARD.
Meeting at Turramurra.

The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 12th April 1932

The Turramurra Hall was crowded last night to hear addresses to member of the New Guard and their supporters by Mr. Eric Campbell, Mr. de Groot. and Mr. H. F. Marken. The hall holds about 500 people. Fully 300 persons were unable to gain admission. There was no interruption of the speakers.

Mr. Campbell said that to be a member of the New Guard was akin to a badge of citizenship. The New Guard had set out to raise the morals of the people and of politicians. If the tone of the people were raised, the other ideal would follow. The New Guard,
he added, did not seek political honours.

Mr. de Groot, in the course of a humorous talk, said that he was one of the few people In New South Wales who could definitely claim to be sane. The New Guard comprised some of the best soldier material he had ever seen, and he was sure that if ever things came to a "show-down," it could be fully relied on.

DIRTY PREMISES ALLEGED.

Closing Order Sought.
SHACK AT TURRAMURRA.

The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 13th July 1938

Enforcement of a closing order against F. G. Longson, of East Turramurra, was sought by the Kuring-Gai Council In the Hornsby Police Court yesterday.

Sidney Lockett, the council's health inspector, said the premises were dirty. About 100 pigeons and a number of cats in and around the premises gave them an offensive atmosphere.

Replying to questions by Mr. Frank C. Kirkpatrick (for the defence), witness said that the council failed with similar proceedings against Longson In respect of other premises some years ago.

Subsequently, with the owner's permission, the place was burned down. On that occasion Longson was lifted out of the house on a bed, and the witness believed that he had built the present shack around the bed.

Mr. Sheridan, S.M.. adjourned the case for five weeks to give Longson an opportunity to make improvements to the premises.

CHINESE FATALLY INJURED.

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 9th July 1932

Fong Lee, 60, of Eastern-road, Turramurra, died at the Royal North Shore Hospital yesterday from the effects of injuries received on Wednesday, when he attempted to board a moving train and fell beneath it at Turramurra railway station.

Brutal Train Attack On Woman

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 19th September 1953

A man last night brutally attacked a married woman in a train between Pymble and Turramurra.

The man entered the train at Chatswood and, when he was left alone with the woman at Pymble, he attacked her.

She attempted to defend herself with a bag, but he threw her to the floor. She fought him all the way from Pymble to Turramurra.

The guard did not hear her screams until the train stopped.

He went to help her, but the man jumped off the train and escaped.

The 34-year-old woman lives at Turramurra.

HOME FOR PRISONER ROAD BUILDERS IN PREPARATION AT COWAN CREEK, KURING-GAI CHASE

The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 19th August 1930

Hulks of the former destroyers Parramatta and Swan moored yesterday at the creek. Huts will be erected on the decks to accommodate the prisoners.

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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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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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DEATH OF A MAN.

The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 15th December 1915

After being admitted to the Royal North Shore Hospital on Sunday last suffering from a fractured skull, Edward Ryan, aged 39 years, single, a labourer, lately living in Cowan road, St. Ives, died at the Institution on Monday night without regaining consciousness.

It is alleged that deceased was injured in a fracas at Pymble on Sunday. Owen Patrick McMahon was arrested afterwards, and charged with occasioning actual bodily harm on deceased. He appeared at the North Sydney Police Court on Monday, and was remanded until December 20, bail being allowed.

ESCAPED PRISONER.
Returns to Confinement.

The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 26th September 1930

After a few hours of liberty a prisoner who escaped from the prison hulk in Cowan Creek, Kuring-gai Chase yesterday returned to the
prison camp and surrendered himself to the warders.
About midday yesterday the prison camp was in a ferment of excitement. James Keith Thorpe, 22, who was serving a sentence of three months' imprisonment, had escaped in sensational circumstances.

Almost under the eyes of the warders he clambered over the side of the hulk, boarded a dinghy that was moored alongside, and coolly commenced to low ashore. His escape was unobserved until he had almost reached the shore some distance from Bobbin Head. He quickly beached the small boat and ran off into the scrub. Several minutes later the warders reached the shore, but there was no sign of Thorpe. He had disappeared into the rugged country that borders Cowan Creek.

A large contingent of police and detectives was immediately rushed to the scene, and the locality was scoured for the escapee. It was believed that he was making for St. Ives. He was dressed in the regulation prison garb of khaki and white sandshoes. Thorpe had been transferred with other short-term prisoners to the camp only a fortnight ago, and was engaged on road work in the vicinity.

At about 6 p.m. warders on board the hulks were attracted by loud halloos from the shore. The escapee had returned to the camp.
Apparently he had found it impossible to get through the thick scrub. Although Thorpe had returned at 6 p.m., the Hornsby police were not informed until two hours later, owing to the lack of communication between the hulks and the police, and parties were then still searching the bush for the missing man.

T.B. HOSPITAL AT KILLARA

The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 6th February 1945

A deputation yesterday protested to the Minister for Health, Mr. Kelly, against the proposed establishment of a private hospital at the end of Stanhope Road, Killara, to treat tuberculosis patients.

It was suggested that if a hospital was to be established it should be at the end of Koola Avenue, where there was no settlement for a considerable distance.

Mr. Kelly said he would refer the deputation's case to the Board of Health. Mr. H. B. Turner. M.L.A., said the board would be asked to meet the deputation.

Mr. Turner handed the Minister a petition signed by 1,078 residents asking the Government not to allow the hospital to be established on the proposed site.

CYCLIST KILLED

The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 15th August 1945

Colin McDonald, 22, of Nelson Street, Gordon, was killed when his motor-cycle and a lorry collided at the intersection of Werona Avenue and Stanhope Road Killara, yesterday. His skull was fractured.

Central District Ambulance attended.

ACCIDENT AT KILLARA.

Webster v Martin and Martin v Webster.

The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 20th June 1924

Arising out of a motor collision, which occurred on Stanhope-road, Killara, on the night of September 1 last, three actions alleging negligence and claiming damages were consolidated in the hearing.

In the first case John Charles Webster, a Sydney solicitor, sued William Henry Martin, claiming £600, and in a counter-action Mr. Martin alleging negligence on Mr. Webster's side, sued to recover £1000.

Gwendoline Martin, in a separate action, claimed £1000 from Mr. Webster, as compensation for injuries received by her in the accident.

Mr. Milner Stephen and Mr. Hardwick (instructed by Messrs. Davenport and Mawby) appeared for Mr. Webster; and Mr. Shand, K.C., and Mr. W. J. Bradley (instructed by Messrs. Sly and Russell) for Mr. and Mrs. Martin.

Tho jury returned a verdict tor Mr. Webster in each action, and assessed his compensation at £500.

Dr. R. Scott West.

The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 28th March 1933

The Rev. Dr. R. Scott West, a former Moderator-General of the Presbyterian General Assembly of Australia, died early yesterday morning at his residence, 23 Khartoum Avenue, Gordon, in his 73rd year.

Dr. Scott West had a distinguished academic and clerical career, and he was for many years one of the leading figures in the Presbyterian Church. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Dundee in June. 1887, and in the same year proceeded to his first charge, at St. David's, Auckland, where he remained for 12 years.

He took up the charge of St. James's. Burwood, in 1899, and remained there until his retirement from the ministry 31 years later. For 12 years he was lecturer in Pastoral Theology at the Theological Hall, St Andrew's College, Sydney.

The degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by the McGill University, Canada. In 1915, the jubilee year of the State Assembly, he was elected Moderator for New South Wales, and from 1926 to 1928 he was Moderator-General of the Presbyterian General Assembly of Australia.

Property Market

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 21st October 1905

Messrs. Slade and Brown have effected the following sales since last report:

St. Leonards, terrace of cottages for £1500;
Greenwich, residence and grounds for £1000;
Willoughby, block of building land for £500;
Lindfield, cottage residence for £685;
Lindfield, block of land, Russell-avenue, £252;
Lindfield, block of land, Russell-avenue, £120;
Lindfield, block of land, Gordon-road, £170 13s 4d;
Lindfield, two blocks of land, Lindfield-avenue, for £247 10s;
Gordon, block of land, Khartoum-avenue, £100;
Gordon, block of land, Nelson-street, £136;
Artarmon, block of land, Broughton road, £100 5s.


CONSTABLE'S CAR STOLEN.

The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 16th September 1929

While It was parked in a side street only a few yards from the Pymble Police Station on Friday night, a motor car owned by Constable Cyril Stevens was stolen. Constable Stevens was inside the station at the time.

Yesterday the car was discovered at the bottom of a cliff at St. Ives. It was badly damaged.

Three Cars Collide At Pymble

The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 21st February 1949

Three women were injured when three cars collided on the Pacific Highway at Pymble last night. Two of them were admitted to Hornsby Hospital with possible fractured skulls.

They are:
Mrs. Irene Perry, Cremorne Road, Cremorne, and Mrs. Ada Allwood, Tower Street, Manly.

Mrs. Constance Simpson, West Esplanade, Manly, was allowed to leave hospital after treatment for an injured ankle and shock.

The three cars collided during drizzling rain on the narrow uphill approach to the overhead bridge at Pymble railway station.

The spot where the accident occurred is a blind corner only a few feet from the bridge entrance. The road is only about 30 feet wide.

Pymble residents said the spot was a death-trap. The stone safety fence on the bridge limited vision.

PUBLIC NOTICES
MUNICIPALITY OF KU-RING-GAI
SUPPLEMENTARY LIST OF ELECTORS – 1954

The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 12th August 1954

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of
Ordinance 14 under the Local Government Act, 1919, that Supplementary lists of Electors for the current year in respect of Roseville, Killara, Gordon and Wahroonga Wards of this Municipality have been prepared and copies thereof are available for public inspection during the usual office hours from 8th August to 23rd August, 1954, both dates inclusive, at the undermentioned places -
ALL WARDS. Council Chambers Gordon

ROSEVILLE WARD: Roseville Post office, Hill street Roseville, Lindfield Post-office, Pacific Highway, Lindfield. Municipal Library, cnr Babbage Road and Addison Avenue, Roseville.

KILLARA WARD: Lindfield Post office, Pacific Highway, Lindfield, Killara Post-office, cnr. Locksley Street and Werona Avenue, Killara: Gordon Post-office, Pacific Highway, Gordon, Bradfield Post-office, Housing Centre, Bradfield

GORDON WARD: Gordon Post office, Pacific Highway Gordon, Pymble Post office, Grandview Street, Pymble, St Ives Post office, Mona Vale Road, St Ives, Pymble Police Station, Pacific Highway, Pymble

WAHROONGA WARD: Pymble Post office, Grandview Street, Pymble, Turramurra Post office, Rohini Street, Turramurra, Wahroonga Post-office, Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga; Sanitarium Office, Fox Valley Road. Wahroonga

Any person having the necessary qualifications, whose name does not appear on the list, may claim enrolment on the prescribed form which must be delivered to me on or before the 24th August, 1954.

Objections may also be lodged to enrolments of any person in the same manner.

Forms for the purpose of lodging claims or objections may be
obtained at the Council Chambers, Pacific Highway, Gordon, during office hours.

N. L. GRIFFITHS
Council Chambers. Town Clerk.
GORDON
21st July, 1954

ITEMS OF INTEREST

The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser Thursday 11th May 1893

The awards for, the national prizes for the best mixed orchards in New South Wales having an area over 10 acres are as follows:

1st, Mr. G. Lansdown, Kent Grove, Goulburn
2nd, Mr. M. J. Porter, Grandview, Pymble
3rd, Mr. Joseph Franks, Dundas
4th, Mr. T. Spencer, Narrandera
5th, Mr. G. F. Lewin, Inverell
6th, Messrs. Macansh Bros., Garangula, Murrumburrah

Commended:

Mr. Thos. Grunsell, Goulburn
Messrs. Brown Bros., Sherbrook
Mr. H. Wilson, Moonbi
Mr. H. F. Lathem, Bonny Rigg
Mr. W. D. Thoms, Cowra
Mr. Job Chaffey, Parkesbourne
Mr. F. Shepherd, Goulburn
Mr. R. Gallard, Castle Hill
Mr. W. Midson, Carlingford
Mr. J. W. Etherington, St. Ives

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MRS. CLARA E. WINDOVER.

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 26 November 1932

Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Windover, who died on Thursday, was the wife of Mr. Arthur Victor Windover, of Koola-avenue, Killara. The deceased had travelled extensively in Manchuria, China, Java, and Japan, and had made the trip between Australia and England
on 18 occasions.

A funeral Service was conducted by the Rev. L. Charlton at St. Martin's Church of England, Killara, the remains being cremated at Rookwood. Mrs. Windover is survived by her husband and two sons.

Bushfires Menace Suburban Homes
While Temperature Exceeds 100

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 2 February 1946

With the midday temperature in the city exceeding 100 degrees, bushfires raged yesterday in many North Shore suburbs. Fires broke out also in the Richmond-Penrith district, where two cottages were destroyed at Londonderry. Hot winds fanned the smouldering fires in National Park into new activity.

The most serious suburban out- breaks were at Killara, where homes in Springdale Road were again threatened, and at French's Forest, where one fire was fought close to the Dalwood Home for Children.

Gordon, Lane Cove, and Willoughby brigades fought the rapidly spreading flames at a number of places in an area bounded by Spring- dale Road, Burwood Avenue, and Koola Avenue, East Killara.

Several homes were threatened, but firemen, aided by a number of civilians, prevented serious damage.

In the extensive bush areas between East Lindfield and Killara, fires which had swept through the hills and gullies during the last few days and endangered several houses again became a threat to property when they were fanned by hot westerly winds yesterday morning.

When fires which had been burning during the night in French's Forest swept up the bush-clad gullies behind the Dalwood Home, Manly and Mosman brigades, with a crew of 16 firemen from city headquarters, were sent out to save the home. At one stage a fire was burning fiercely within the grounds of the home, but was quickly controlled.

MR. C. B. PITT.

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 31st May 1926

The death occurred yesterday, at his residence, Matcham, Khartoum-Avenue, Gordon, of Mr. Charles Brian Pitt, who had practised the profession of solicitor in Sydney for 52 years.

Mr. Pitt, who was 72 years of age, was a former well-known resident of North Sydney where he resided for many years.

Mr. Pitt was born at Sunnyside, near Richmond, and was admitted as a solicitor in 1876. His former residence, Trevellyn, in Grantham
street, North Sydney, was resumed recently by the Government for harbour bridge and railway purposes. Mr. Pitt, who was an amateur gardener of note, had resided at Gordon during the past 12 years, and his beautiful garden is a feature of the suburb.

Mr. Pitt is survived by Mrs. Pitt and a large family. Among the sons are Messrs. N. Bronte Pitt, architect, of Newcastle: H. L. Pitt, superintendent of the Red Cross Society: and M. O. Pitt of Gosford. Messrs. R. M. Pitt (of Pitt, Son. and Badgery, Limited) and Colin Pitt (Mosman) are brothers.

The funeral will leave the residence at Gordon at 2.30 p.m. to-day for Gore Hill cemetery.

Further comments: “Matcham” still stands at the SW corner of Khartoum Ave and Rosedale Road, Gordon. From this article it would appear that this section of Rosedale road (probably from Park Avenue to McIntosh Street) was formerly known as Elizabeth Street.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION SALES

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 4th December 1926

NFXT SATURDAY, AT 3 P M ON THF GROUND
Under Instructions from the EXECUTORS of the late
C B PITT

GORDON, NORTH SHORE LINE

On« of the healthiest suburbs on the line
381 feet above Sea Level

MATCHAM ESTATE, MATCHAM ESTATE

Fronting Khartoum-avenue
Including the corner of Elizabeth Street only 2 minutes from the station. Comprising Charming Cottage Residence “Matcham” consisting of 6 rooms, dressing room 7 numerous offices. The beautiful garden is a special feature (photograph with Auctioneers)

WOUNDED MAN. CRAWLS 150 YARDS.

The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 15th March 1929

Robert Taylor, aged 29, of Elizabeth-street, Gordon, was found near the Gordon railway station about 2 a.m. yesterday with a bullet wound in his chest.

Tho wounded man had evidently crawled about 150 yards before he collapsed. He was discovered by a resident of Werona avenue, who, upon hearing groans, went into tho street to find Taylor lying on the foot path, bleeding from a wound In his left side.

The Central District Ambulance conveyed Taylor to tho Royal North Shore Hospital. A note which was found in his vest-pocket read: "Please inform my mother, Mrs. Taylor, of Elizabeth-street."

Constable Miller found a pea-rifle near the railway line, and spots of blood at intervals appeared to indicate that the injured man had crawled from the line to the position where he was found.


Man With Nine Children
"Found Ball": Wins £2,000

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 25th January 1947

Winner of "The Sydney Morning Herald's" fourth "Find the Ball" competition is Mr. Arthur Edward Kitchin, of Gracemere Nursery, Stanley Street, St. Ives. His prize is £2,027/6/6.

Mr. Kitchin is 52, and has nine children, five girls and four boys, aged from eight to 26 years.

His eldest daughter's husband was killed on active service. She and her six-year-old son now live with the family.

Formerly a practicing mining engineer, Mr. Kitchin now cultivates shrubs and pot plants in his small nursery.

When he was told of his good fortune last night he was seated with his wife and two of his sons in the kitchen of his small weatherboard cottage.

Took News Calmly

Mr. Kitchin took the news of his good fortune very calmly, but took some time to convince his wife that the family was "two thousand pounds to the good."

"It couldn't have come at a better time," he said. "I gave up mining to try my hand at nursery cultivation. I've been here five years, and until tonight there were a lot of people in the world with more money than us."

Mr. Kitchin has not had a holiday for 20 years. He now intends to go back to his old job for a while and set out on a trip of mining speculation.

"The boys can carry on while I'm away," he said.

How He Won

"I always study the stroke played by the batsman and the movements of the fieldsmen," he said.

Mr. Kitchin's entry was on the dead centre of the ball. Ten other competitors placed their marks on the ball, and many others were near it.

Thirty per cent, of the entry tees in the "Herald's" fourth "Find the Ball" competition go to the Children's Hospital.

Details of the fifth "Find the Ball" competition are on the Sporting Page.

MOTOR LORRY OVERTURNS.

The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 3rd November 1936

A motor lorry overturned while rounding a bend In Stanley-street, St. Ives, last night, and three men were injured. Alfred Harris, 38, of Chaleyer-sreet, Willoughby, was cut about the head and back; Ernest Rolfe, 30, of High-street, Willoughby, suffered from shock and injuries to the right leg; and John White, 29, of Taylor-street, Annandale, received cuts to the face and limbs. The Central District Ambulance took them to Hornsby Hospital.

ROAD ACCIDENTS.
SEARCH FOR MOTORIST.

The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 25th March 1940

Police are searching for a motorist who failed to stop after his car had knocked down two boys in Pittwater Road, St. Ives, on Saturday night.

Stanley Flanagan, 15, shop assistant, of Kitchener Street, St Ives, received abrasions and contusions to face and left leg, and Frank Flanagan, 12, schoolboy, severe abrasions and contusions to leg back, and arms. They were treated at the Hornsby Hospital.

DEATH IN STORM
Man On Golf Course

The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 18th November 1949

William Caddey, 52, greenkeeper, of Warwick Street, Killara, was killed on Killara golf course during a severe thunderstorm yesterday.

Police believe Caddey was killed by lightning while sheltering under a tree. A workmate, Mr. T. Enright, of Flat 168A, Bradfield Park, found his body.

Mr. Enright said last night: "I was sheltering about 300 yards from Bill, but couldn't see him. At about 3 p.m. there was a terrific clap of thunder and a flash of lightning.

"About an hour later 1 saw the mowing machine and went over to see if anything was wrong. I saw him lying about a yard from the machine.

BARK OFF TREE

"There was a little bit of bark blown off the tree under which he had sheltered, but not much.

"We applied artificial respiration, but it was evidently too
late."

Sergeant R. J. Duffy, of Chatswood police, said that there was a burn on the left side of Caddey's face, and the front of his shirt was in tatters.

Caddey was well known to North Shore golfers. He had been employed as a green keeper on the Killara course for about 30 years. He was also a keen tennis enthusiast, and an amateur painter in oils and water-colours. He served as a soldier in both World Wars.

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Volume 36: Issued Thursday 29th April 2010

ST. IVES-ROAD:
SPECIAL LOAN OF £10,500.

The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 26 October 1925

The Kuring-gai Shire Council bas decided to apply to the Government for permission to raise a special loan of £10,500 for reconstructing portion of the PIttwater-road.

The shire council proposes to borrow the amount of the loan at a rate not exceeding 6½ per cent., and to repay the principal and interest in half-yearly payments, extending over six years. The principal and interest will be repaid out of the general fund, and no special rate will be imposed.

ADVERTISEMENT
CLEMENT-BAYARD MOTOR CARS.

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 8 October 1910

DOCTORS,
Do you know that the 4-Cylinder 8-14 Clement-Bayard Motor Car, with double phaeton side-entrance body, with detachable back seat, will carry you 102 miles on 3s worth of motor spirit? That it simply romps up Pymble Hill on the 2nd gear! That it will stand up against hard wear surprisingly? That, although one of the most costly small cars in Europe, our price in Sydney Is only £275?

All Powers of Clement-Bayard Cars are in Stock, fitted ready for the rood. No vexatious delays, our bodies being built.

OFFICE: Fairfax and Roberts, the Oldest Jewellery House in Sydney, Sole Agents, 23 Hunter-street,
GARAGE: Stanton Cook, Ltd., 6, 8, and 23 Underwood-street, off 37 Pitt-street, Sydney.

A Clement Bayard automobile can be seen here:

http://members.chello.nl/j.baartse/carpics/clement-bayard.jpg

CARDINAL MORAN AT PYMBLE.

The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 22nd October 1908

Cardinal Moran opened a bazaar yesterday at Pymble in aid of the funds of the new local presbytery. The Pymble Hill, in which the sale of work was held, was well filled, the various stalls presenting many attractions.

Father Brody (parish priest), in welcoming the Cardinal, stated that the existing debt amounted to £1293 11s l0d. During the past three years £940 had been collected and the past support given encouraged him to hope that the existing liability would be shortly liquidated. Another work in the parish nearing completion is the new church at Waitara which, it was hoped, would he ready for opening next month.

Cardinal Moran congratulated the Roman Catholics of the neighbourhood on the possession of so suitable a church and presbytery. The district was rich in Catholic institutions, and the parochial house lately erected was another addition to their store. Unfortunately those additions were not erected without incurring debt and as the payment of interest on borrowed money was always objectionable, they should go to work, and liquidate the debt.

A vote of thanks was accorded Cardinal Moran, on the motion of Mr J. Foley, seconded by Mr. T. Purcell.

ROAD PATROLS.
ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB'S MOVE.

The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 20th December 1928

The Royal Automobile Club of Australia has for some time past been engaged in the organisation of a road patrol service, which is now well established, and is, in fact, already well-known to motorists on the main roads. The club has appointed a number of men who are directed from the roads and tours branch, and provided with a small car and a number of sidecar outfits, all painted In a tasteful but striking colour, while the men, all of whom were carefully selected for their positions, wear a dark blue uniform.

Headquarters for the patrols have been established at half a dozen different points around Sydney, where they may be communicated with by calling the following telephone numbers:-

Southern-road: Cross Roads Garage, near Liverpool,
Liverpool 268.

Northern-road: Groves' Tea Gardens, Windsor road, Mulgrave, Windsor 45.

The Spit-Palm Beach: King's Garage, Pittwater-road, Mona Vale, Mona Vale 181.

South Coast: Watson's, Tom Ugly's Point.
LW3271.

Western-road: The Log House, Penrith
Penrith 180.

North Shore: Best's Garage, Pymble Hill.
JX1277.

From Monday to Friday also, calls may be put through to the club-house itself, in Macquarie-street, the telephone number being B7656. The patrols will not be available on Christmas Day.

Further comments: The only garage that I know of that was on Pymble Hill was at the corner of Telegraph Rd and the Pacific hwy; the structure is still there but it is now a cane furniture shop. This may have been “Best’s Garage” referred to above. It was still operating as a service station in the 1970’s.

The following photo shows RAC road patrol drivers beside their BSA motorcycles circa 1930.

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Near and Far

The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 6th September 1928

The Killara-North Shore Music, Literary, and Arts Society held an at home at the residence of Mrs. Arthur James, Telegraph road, Pymble, on Wednesday afternoon, when a play reading and a musical programme were enjoyed by the guests. The secretary, Miss Beth McMahon-Tennent, and the treasurer, Miss Nancy Aiken, and members of the Kuring- gai branch of the Country Women's Association, which will benefit by the proceeds of the party, were present.

Funerals
The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 11th April 1904

BERNARD -The Friends of the deceased Mr. EDWARD THOMAS BERNARD are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, to leave his late residence, Thelma, Telegraph road, Pymble, THIS MORNING, at 8 o'clock for St. John's Church of England Cemetery, Gordon.

COFFIL and COMPANY, Funeral Directors

Property Sales

The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 1st April 1912

Mr Ernest C. T. Broughton reports having held a sale on Saturday last at Pymble, the whole of Station street frontages, excepting one lot, was sold, at prices ranging from 9s 6d to 20s 6d per foot. The residence in Telegraph- road, was passed in at £1900.

BEAUTIFYING LINDFIELD STATION.

The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 11th August 1924

Residents of the Kuring-gai Shire have many examples of the community spirit to their credit, and the latest is a movement on the part of residents of Lindfield to beautify the railway station. Trees and shrubs, grass and flower plots, and flowering creepers are to be planted on and around the station. The cost will be borne largely by the residents, and the effort is being supported by the Shire President (Councillor J. G. Lockley) and the council, with the
co-operation of the Railway Commissioners.

NORTH SHORE PEOPLE BUY THEIR OWN BUS

The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 8th January 1953

Two hundred and fifty residents in the Killara Gordon district have bought themselves a 31-seater bus to provide a service between Killara and Gordon stations.

The purchase was announced yesterday by Mr. L. Williams, chairman of directors of the newly formed Killara Co-operative Bus Ltd.

Mr. Williams said the residents were shareholders in the
co-operative.

A private bus service which ran between Killara station and Gordon station ceased last March because of poor patronage, he said.

The co-operative had hired the bus to Mr William Hoines, of Pymble, to operate.

Mr. Hoines would begin the new service on January 19, running Monday to Saturday.

Mr Williams said the rent from the bus would be put into a sinking fund.

When there was enough money the co-operative would buy
another bus.

"Nobody has more than £10 worth of shares in the co-operative," he said "We have already raised more than £1,500".

Mr. Williams said efforts would be made to make the service popular.

The venture demonstrated what people could do for themselves
instead of relying on authorities, he added.

Cars Lined Up For Full Tanks

The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 8th January 1953

Mr. A. V. Barker, a Killara service station proprietor, yesterday sold a full tank of petrol to his customers to give them a good start for rationing.

Mr. Barker said yesterday oil companies had delivered more petrol to him this month than he needed for a working stock under rationing.
"1 believe that big stocks for rationing are bad business," he said.
"I only want 2,000 gallons as a stock.

"If I kept any more I would have a lot of idle capital”.
"We traded from 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and during that time there was a continuous line of cars, about 200 yards long, outside my station. I still have enough petrol to open on Monday."

WIRELESS.
IN TOUCH WITH PARIS.

The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday 19th June 1925

Mr. Norman J. Hurll, amateur experimenter, of Station 2B.C, Killara, states he was in touch with Station 8Q.Q., of Paris, France, on the afternoon of June 15. At 3.30 p.m. on that day Station 8Q.Q. answered a general call from 2B.C, and greetings were exchanged, and good signals received for about half an hour, arrangements being made to again communicate. Mr. Hurll was working on a wavelength of 35 meters, with a power of 120 watts.

PINK MIDDAY FLOWERS.

The Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 24th October 1933

At Waverton, on a rocky ledge above the railway lines, there is a big patch of silvery pink blossoms, which are always at their best towards the end of October.

In thousands of places around the suburbs, these midday flowers, known as mesembryanthemums, are as gay as warmth and worth can make them. Splendid displays are to be seen on a pathside at Highlands-avenue, Gordon where Mrs A. J. S. Westbrook has helped to paint a living picture that is famous for miles around; at Mosman, near the ferry wharf beauties bask in the full day sunshine, and at McMahon's Point, on the rocks around the home built by the late Mr B. P. Simpson. At Killara, in the railway station garden, many thousands of the glistening-pink flowers take a peep at the world.

Here is an image of these blooms – aka Livingstone Daisies

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