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OVERLAND TO MANLY

The establishment of an overland route to Manly such as would place that beautiful suburb within easy reach of Sydney, is a project which has now acquired considerable strength, and has advanced to a stage from which its fulfilment at an early period ought to be ensured. Under the present conditions, the overland trip to Manly is something of a task, a journey full of delay and obstacles, which are only counterbalanced by the enjoyment of the supreme beauty of the surrounding scenery. On leaving the city the first delay takes place at the ferry, where according to circumstances, the vehicle may have to wait any time under a quarter of an hour. At the other side the horse has to face the long stiff ridge on which St Leonards is built, and which at length reachs a level on the Military-road, beyond the reserve. The usual wheel route to the Military road follows the main thoroughfare of St Leonards, now occupied by the cable tram line, and owing to the direction of the roads in conformity with the formation of the country, this route takes one right away from the desired direction, and on account of this detour and of the uphill work to le got over, the St. Leonards section is a very considerable part of the journey, and it involves a deal of dead of dead work. The is a shorter route cutting of a part of this deviation and meeting the Military-road near the, brick works but it is reckoned too steep for vehicles. Other short cuts could be made by working in round the head of Neutral Bay but the roads would require to be adapted to this plan It is by simply making use of the existing route, and enlarging its capabilities, that it is proposed to bring Manly within an hour and a-quarter of Circular Quay, or perhaps an hour clear. The drive along the Military Road is well known as one of the best about Sydney. It opens up views of the city and harbour not to be obtained elsewhere, and not surpassed by those that are. 

There is one magnificent panoramic view of Sydney to be seen from the high ground just beyond the reserve, that that is of itself worth a trip to the spot. But the popular knowledge of this picturesque drive is limited to the road to the fortifications, from which many lovely scenes are visible. The Manly-road, branching to the left at Bueno Vista, leads the visitor into a new sphere of beauty, teeming with pictures of hill and sea and what is virtually the lake scenery of the winding arms of Middle Harbour. As you approach the Sandspit above Clontarf, to reach the ferry, there is splendid aspect of Sydney Heads to be observed from this spot alone, and still nearer to the ferry the view opens on a broad stretch of blue, in which the waters of Middle Harbour merge with the swell of the entrance and are lost in the smooth line of the horizon away out at sea. The approaches to the Sandspit Ferry form an important part of the new scheme. These approaches were positively dangerous, but they have been abandoned for new roads opened a few weeks ago, which will render this crossing perfect so far as that part of it it is concerned. The new road on the south side leaves the old line just at the top of the hill above the spit; and instead of the steep descent on the inner side of the hill, we have now a splendid drive round the Middle Harbour side, leading to the ferry at such a gentle gradient that one can trot his horse down it without using the brake. The road is broad and level with a strong fence on the edge; and as it winds along the face of the hill the scenery of the harbour entrance is exhibited in many new and beautiful aspects.

At the Sand spit ferry the traveller meets with the most serious check of the whole journey, owing to the want of a proper ferry boat. The punt now in use is worked by a pulley and cable, and usually takes about a quarter of an hour to cross the water, under the most favourable conditions 12 minutes. The punt is left at the landing place to which it is last brought, and the next arrival on the the side of departure has to wait for it to come back thus breaking half an hour in crossing. On the Manly side there is now an easy approach cut round the lull, the first few hundred yards rising from the water being twined round the head of a little inlet, with the most picturesque effect. From the upper part of the slope fresh views of Middle Harbour, both above and below the spit, are opened up, and there is a grand general view of Clontarf and the crossing-place. A great deal of work has been done on these roads, extending ever eight or nine months, and the result is very satisfactory.

The roads have still to be metalled but are even now in capital condition. The passage of the ridge on to Manly leads past Dobroyd where a piece of Government land is now being cleared for sale for building purposes and some fine sites will be rendered available In fact, this route to Manly opens up a large extent of unaliented land peculiarly well suited fur residences and there can scarcely be a healthier or more beautiful situation.

On reaching the last height above Manly, a fine ocean view breaks on the sight, and away on the left is the hilly country stretching towards Narrabeen. There has been another improvement in the approach to Manly, by which the steep descent of the Red Hills road is avoided. The new road turns down towards the harbour just beyond " The Chalet," a pretty residence on the top of the hill, and it skirts the slope on the harbour side though many; attractive scenes till it teaches the level in Manly itself. This is the route as it now stands, and as it is proposed to be further developed. When it becomes properly known it will be one of the most popular drives of Sydney But the idea is to shorten the trip so that the whole of the locality traversed be made available for the residence of those having business in the city. The horse ferry at Fort Macquarie, it is urged, should be improved to such an extent that the north and south shores would be connected by a ferry trip of merely a few minutes duration, by means of a steam bridge working with properly constructed docks and approaches. The proposal includes a suggestion that the Sydney end should be placed on Dawes Point. So far as the passenger traffic is concerned, a more rapid service and the existing tram line would provide tor this section of the trip. 

Arrangements are now in progress for continuing the journey to Manly by means of coaches, one line connecting with the train terminus and running to the sandspit, whence passengers will be taken on by another line into Manly. It is also proposed that a bridge should be built over the spit crossing to connect with the two new roads. The roads have been laid out with the view to this future connection and it is understood that plans for the bridge are in existence. The bridge would have a clear height of 40 feet from the water, and this it is believed, would pass all craft likely to go up the harbour for a very Long time. A further important part of the project is the construction of tram from the present terminus to Manly. The gradients are said to be all sufficiently easy to permit of a line being laid successfully, while the construction of the tints would solve the difficulty as to the crossing. It is suggested thit in the meantime a better ferry boat should be provided at the Spit. The tram line could be laid on the south side first, and perhaps on the north side also pending the construction of the budge; but in any case, the ordinary road traffic would require better ferry accommodation. With these proposals earned out in their entirety, a most desirable residential district would be opened up with great advantage, both to those who chose to place their homes there, and to the citizens of Sydney in search of recreation. OVERLAND TO MANLY. (1887, May 18).The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13656391 

THE SPIT, MIDDLE HARBOUR, TERMINUS OF THE LINE.

ON THE SPIT TRAM ROUTE— VIEW OF MIDDLE HARBOUR.

NORTH HEAD AS SEEN FROM HEIGHTS MILITARY-ROAD.

VIEW ON THE SPIT-ROAD -MIDDLE HARBOUR TRAM EXTENSION.

THE TRAM EXTENSIONS TO MIDDLE HARBOUR AND WATSON'S BAY. (1900, September 1). The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1871 - 1912), p. 510. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163693858 

Further

Peter Ellery of the sandspit

Peter's Wife passed away:

ELLERY  SUSANNAH H 3222/1874 Parents: WILLIAM SUSANNAH Registered at: ST LEONARDS

Francis Poyner passes away:

POYNER  FRANCIS 16045/1911 WILLIAM SUSANNAH PETERSHAM

Children's marriage:

59/1844      COLLINS                 THOMAS       ELLERY       LAVINIA M               CA

81/1859      HARVEY                  THOMAS       ELLERY       CATHERINE           SYDNEY

2203/1862 STEVENSON          MICHAEL      ELLERY       KEZIA                       MAITLAND

360/1864    MOUNSTEPHEN   RICHARD      ELLERY       JOHANNE S            SYDNEY

360/1864   STEPHEN                RICHARD M ELLERY       JOHANNA SUSAN SYDNEY

873/1871   ELLERY                   JOHN             CHEETHAM SARAH ANN           SYDNEY

2772/1879 MENEER                  WILLIAM       ELLERY       SARAH A                 CARCOAR

1786/1879 ELLERY                    PETER         GRIFFITHS   FANNY                     PADDINGTON

Fanny Griffiths is actually 'Frances' eldest daughter and first born child of of Lewis Henry and Emily Marion Griffiths (nee Gordon). She is 19 when she marries 39 year old Peter Ellery, junior. Her father is a constable and then sergeant in the Water Police in Sydney and then at Newcastle. His son of the same name (Lewis Henry - born in Newcastle in 1875) also becomes a constable - only in Sydney. Although all their children were bound to be remarkable, L H Griffiths stands out for two particular numbers attained through serving in the Boer war and then in WWI where he was mention in despatches for continuously going out, as part of the AFA (Field ambulance) to bring men back in again for months at what we now call ANZAC Cove, Turkey, or 'Gallipoli'. The 1st AFA were based on the beach.

After being sent home due to being ill, he signed up again on landing back here to see the war out - this time working in the No.10 Sea Transport Section AAMC 'A.I.F. where he was assigned to look after what the documents in his file state were 'Mental Cases' and what became those suffering from 'battle fatigue' and which we now refer to, having gathered more knowledge about us, as those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.

Those numbers: 

Griffiths, Lewis Henry

Service Number 6

Unit: 2nd New South Wales Mounted Rifles

Conflict South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)

Notes: Corporal 28/09/1901; sergeant 01/05/1902

Griffiths, Lewis Henry

Service Number 893

Unit New South Wales Lancers

Conflict South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)

Lewis Henry Griffiths

Service number 2

Rank: Sergeant

Unit: 1st Australian Field Ambulance

Conflict/Operation First World War: 1914-1918

Fanny Griffiths' parents marriage:

404/1859 GRIFFITHS LEWIS HENRY GORDON EMILY MARION SYDNEY

On the 19th instant, by special license, by the Rev.W. Hessel, Lewis Henry Griffiths, of Haverfordwest, Penbrokeshire, South Wales, to Miss Emily Marion, only daughter of Mr. Robert Gordon, late of London, England.  Family Notices (1859, April 23). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28630068

Her siblings and her birth:

GRIFFITHS  FANNY 266/1860 LEWIS EMILY M SYDNEY

GRIFFITHS  EMILY J 306/1862 LEWIS H EMILY M SYDNEY

GRIFFITHS  ELEANOR M 747/1864 LEWIS H EMILY M SYDNEY

GRIFFITHS  MARTHA 13421/1868 LEWIS H EMILY M NEWCASTLE

GRIFFITHS  ELIZABETH 12149/1866 LEWIS H EMILY M NEWCASTLE

GRIFFITHS  ANNIE 13879/1870 LEWIS H EMILY M NEWCASTLE

GRIFFITHS  THOMAS CHARLES 14465/1872 LEWIS HENRY EMILY MARION NEWCASTLE

GRIFFITHS  LEWIS H 1875 - not in records, found in Australian War Museum records

GRIFFITHS  HARRIETT G 16515/1877 LEWIS H EMILY M NEWCASTLE

GRIFFITHS  ROBERT G 16516/1877 LEWIS H EMILY M NEWCASTLE

GRIFFITHS  ADELAIDE 19284/1879 LEWIS H EMILY M NEWCASTLE

Peter Jnr. and Fanny's children:

ELLERY  EMILY E E M                    5974/1879     PETER FANNY G               PADDINGTON

ELLERY  HAROLD GRIFFITHS G 9587/1882     PETER FANNY GORDON MANLY

ELLERY  BYRON ARTHUR H        11905/1884   PETER FANNY GORDON MANLY

ELLERY  CLARENCE N A              13052/1886  PETER FANNY G               MANLY

ELLERY  CARDIGAN S R              10470/1889   PETER FANNY G               MANLY

ELLERY  CARDIGAN R S              20924/1890   PETER FANNY G               MANLY

Peter Snr. and Susannah's Children's records of having passed away - also further records and insights below this:

STEVENSON  KEZIAH 6585/1867 PETER E SUSANNA NEWCASTLE

MOUNSTEPHEN  JOHANNA S 13339/1912 PETER SUSANNAH H WAVERLEY

Richard and Johanna Susan Mounstephen children:

STEPHEN  WILLIAM J 4473/1865 RICHARD M JOHANNA ST LEONARDS

Loss of their child:

MOUNSTEPHEN  RICHARD 1102/1869 RICHARD JOHANNA S SYDNEY

THE FRIENDS of Mr. RICHARD MOUNSTEPHEN are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late beloved BROTHER, William ; to move from his late residence, Bullanaming-st., Redfern, THIS (Monday) AFTERNOON, at half-past 2 o'clock, to Necropolis.

C. KINSELA and SONS, Oxford-street, near Crown-st.

THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. WILLIAM MOUNTSTEPHEN are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral ; to move from his late residence, Bullanaming-street, Redfern, THIS (Monday) AFTERNOON, at half-past 2 o'clock, to Necropolis. C. KINSELA and SONS

George-street, opposite Christ Church ; and Oxford-street.

Family Notices (1874, January 26). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13330534

CORONER'S INQUEST.

FATAL OCCURRENCE AT THE TOWN HALL.

The City Coroner (Mr. H. Shiell, J.P.,) held an inquest yesterday, at the Charing Cross Hotel, Waverley, concerning the death of a man named Richard Mountstephen, who met with a full on Thursday at the Centennial Hall.

Johanna Mountstephen residing at Carrington-road Waverley, identified the body of the deceased as that of her husband who was 49 years of age and a native of Cornwall, England; she stated that he was a stonemason by trade, and that he had left a widow and five children. The witness added that he was a man of temperate habits, and that he was not subject to giddiness.

Matthew Collins, labourer, residing at 166 Castlereagh-street, deposed that he knew the deceased who was lately engaged at work upon the Centennial Hall; at about 12.30 p.m. on Thursday a column was lifted a certain height in order that it might be placed upright in a bed which Mountstephen was about to prepare for it; he was standing on a plank about four feet from Mountstephen; the column was suspended by a fall fixed to a lewis on the head of the column; to that lewis was attached the fall, which was fixed to a travelling crane; the column weighed about a ton and a half; it was not resting on anything; while he was preparing the cement with which Mountstephen was to make the bed, the top of the column broke, and the whole of it fell to the ground; it struck the scaffolding as it went down; in its fall it struck against a frieze and broke in two; one half fell into the building, and the other portion struck Mounstephen on the chest, causing him to fall on to the floor below, a depth of about 16 feet or 18 feet; the column was of Pyrmont freestone, and was about 18 inches in diameter at the top; the hole made for the lewis was in the centre, and was fully seven inches deep; he did not notice any flaw in the stone, but he had nothing to do with it; he went to Mountstephen and picked him up; he found that Mountstephen was unconscious; he assisted to put him in a cab and sent him to the Sydney Hospital; Mountstephen died on the way; he had seen about 36 similar columns lifted by the same lewis in a like manner; he afterwards examined both parts of the column, and to him the stone seemed sound; the lewis was in perfect order; the column had been suspended and had been stationary for about five minutes previously to its fall.

Charles McKew, foreman of works at the Town Hall, residing in Taunton-street, Balmain, deposed that he witnessed Mountstephen fall and lose his life; he had been asked by Mountstephen how he was to set the column; he twisted the column round and marked it; he saw Mount-stephen mark the bed below; immediately after that, while he had his hand on the column, it twisted at the top at the spot where the lewis was fixed; the column then fell, striking a frieze 17 feet below, on which Mountstephen was standing; the column then broke in two pieces, and immediately afterwards he saw Mountstephen fall to the ground; while he had his hand on the column a man named Johnson was standing on the same platform with him, and had his hand also upon the column at the time it fell; Johnson fell to the ground a depth of about 35 feet, and received such injuries as to necessitate his removal to the Sydney Hospital; Johnson was still a patient there; could not say what caused the stone to fall; he examined the broken pieces of stone soon after the column fell, and could detect no flaw; the same tackle and lewis used on that occasion had lifted between four and five tons; the column which fell weighed about a ton and a half; the hole in which the lewis had been inserted was perhaps made two or three weeks previously; if the lewis had been wedged in too tight this would not have caused the stone to break; the column was not twisting when it broke.

Dr. F. M. Smith, residing at Waverley, deposed that he had made a post-mortem examination of the body; he found a contused wound over the left eye, and some slight abrasions about the head and body; there had been a great oozing of blood from the left ear during the night; he was of opinion that the man's skull was fractured by the fall he sustained, and that this was the cause of death.

The jury returned a verdict of death from the effects of injuries accidently received. 

CORONER'S INQUEST. (1886, December 11). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13622712 

MOUNSTEPHEN. — In loving remembrance of my dear husband, R. Mounstephen, who departed this life December 9, 1886.

He left his home in perfect health,

Not thinking death, was near,

Nor dreaming that he never should

Return to his wife and children dear.

Family Notices (1890, December 9). Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113747323

IN MEMORIAM.

MOUNSTEPHEN. - In loving memory of our dear mother, Johanna Susan Mounstephen, who departed this life September 19, 1912.

You are always in our thoughts, dear mother,

'Tis sweet to breathe your name; 

In life we loved you dearly,

In death we do the same.

Inserted by her loving son and daughter-in-law,

Arthur and Emma Mounstephen.

MOUNSTEPHEN. - In loving memory of our dear mother, Johanna Susan Mounstephen, who departed this life September 19, 1912.

In life we loved your dearly,

In death we do the same.

Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Denis Hynes, and family.

Family Notices (1915, September 18). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 15. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15614617

In The Murder of David Foley by Shelagh Champion OAM we read about the connections between the Ellery family and Thomas Collins through his marriage to Lavinia and her subsequent arrest for murder along with her uncle Francis Poyner, the brother of her mother. Although acquitted, someone murdered this man.

TW. BOWDEN is instructed to sell by auction, at the Land Sale Rooms, 154, Pitt street, THIS DAY, February 16th, at 11 o'clock, 

LOT 1.-A farm of 66 acres, purchased from the Crown by John Barton, being lot No. 77, lying opposite the Sandspit, north of Dodd's and Bligh's grants.

LOT 2.-A forty-six acre farm, with extensive frontage to Middle Harbour after passing the Sand Spit, and near to the entrance of Bantry Bay, bounded on the north side by Bligh's 48 acres purchase.

LOT 3.-A 20 acre farm, east of the Sand Spit, bounded on the west by Fisher's grant of 30 acres, at the head of Parsley Bay, which separates this farm from the waters of Middle Harbour.

All grants from the Crown. Advertising (1865, February 16). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 7. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13101357 

FOR PRIVATE SALE, in one lot, cheap and easy terms, 50 ACRES, Middle Harbour, near Mr. Ellery’s land; excellent. Apply Mr. REDMAN, Solicitor, York-street. Advertising (1868, February 5). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 6. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28609237 

CAUTION.-Ministers and others are cautioned against celebrating a MARRIAGE for my Son, as he is under age.

PETER ELLERY, Middle Harbour.

December 24th, 1867. Advertising (1867, December 25). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13153695 

This (above) is John, born 1849 - he married in 1871:

873/1871 ELLERY JOHN  CHEETHAM SARAH ANN SYDNEY - NSW BDM's records

He and Sarah had eight girls, one born the year John passed away in 1884. Marion E Ellery, born 1884, also passed away that year- Sarah died just two years after him. Selina died as a child too, passing away in 1891. 

Births:

ELLERY  ETHEL M                       5226/1872  JOHN SARAH A       ST LEONARDS

ELLERY  HARRIET BLANCHE   5867/1874  JOHN SARAH ANN  ST LEONARDS

ELLERY  MAUD SARAH             6251/1876  JOHN SARAH ANN  ST LEONARDS

ELLERY  ALICE M                        6902/1878  JOHN SARAH A       ST LEONARDS

ELLERY  ADA CONSTANCE     7867/1879  JOHN SARAH ANN  MANLY

ELLERY  SELINA HUSBAND O 9629/1882  JOHN SARAH ANN  MANLY

ELLERY  VIOLET CLARA           8907/1881  JOHN SARAH ANN  MANLY

ELLERY  MARION E                  11943/1884 JOHN SARAH A         MANLY

Ellery-parade, Manly

Department of Lands,

Sydney, 13th May, 1881.

IT is hereby notified, for public information, that His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been pleased to approve of the appointment of the undermentioned gentlemen as Trustees of the portion of the General Cemetery at Radborough, Manly Cove, set apart for Burial Ground for Independents :—

Messrs. Peter Ellery. Francis William Parker. John Hardy.

JAMES HOSKINS. Government Gazette Appointments and Employment (1881, May 13). New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), p. 2666. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221680338 

THE FRIENDS of Mr. PETER ELLERY, Sen., Middle Harbour, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his deceased DAUGHTER, Harriett; to move from his residence, at 12 o'clock, on TUESDAY, 11th July.  Family Notices (1882, July 10). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28380862 

THE FRIENDS of Mr. PETER ELLERY, Sen., are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his beloved  SON, John ; to move from his late residence. Middle Harbour, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at half-past 3 o'clock. Family Notices (1884, October 25). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 24. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28367176 

THE FRIENDS of the late SARAH ANN ELLERY, relict of the late Mr. John Ellery, are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral ; to move from her late residence, The Spit, Middle harbour, TO-MORROW (Thursday), 9th Instant, at 12 o'clock, for Manly Cemetery. Family Notices (1886, September 8). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 16. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13637161

ELLERY  SARAH A 6278/1886 Parents: SAMUEL HANNAH Registered at: MANLY - NSW BDM's records

Mr. Peter Ellery, of Manly, died suddenly, aged 89 years, at Middle Harbor, at 1 o'clock on Thursday. Dr. Watkans states that the weak action of the heart was the cause of death. Brevities. (1888, December 17). Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), p. 6. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108118266 

ELLERY  PETER 6267/1888 Father: PETER DIED MANLY MANLY - NSW Births deaths Marriages register

In the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION.

In the will of Peter Ellery, late of Middle Harbour, in the Colony of New South Wales, farmer, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof in the New South Wales Government Gazette, application will be made to this Honorable Court, in its Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, that probate of the last will and testament of the abovenamed deceased, who departed this life at his residence, Middle Harbour, on the 14th day of December, 1888, may be granted to Richard John Horner Jenkins, of Sydney, one of the executors in the said will named, the other executor, Thomas William Mathewman, having renounced and disclaimed.—Dated this 26th day of March, a.d. 1889.

JOHN WILLIAMSON,

Proctor for the said Executor,

Williamson's Chambers, King-street, Sydney. ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION. (1889, March 29). New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), p. 2447. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223992148 

In the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION.

In the will of Peter Ellery, late of Middle Harbour, in the Colony of New South Wales, farmer, deceased, intestate.

NOTICE is hereby given that the accounts in the above estate have this day been filed in the office of the Supreme Court; and all parties having claims on the estate, or being otherwise interested therein, are required to come in at my office, Supreme Court-house, King-street, Sydney, on or before the 4th day of November, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to inspect the said accounts, and, if they think fit, object thereto.—Dated at Sydney, this 14th day of October, a.d. 1890.

(l.s.) T. W..GARRRTT,

Registrar. John Williamson & Sox,

Proctors for the said Trustees and Executor,

Williamson's Chambers, 163, King-street, Sydney. ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION. (1890, October 17). New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), p. 8076. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221643847 

NOTICE UNDER REAL PROPERTY ACT.

APPLICATIONS having been made to bring the lands hereunder described under the provisions of the Real Property Act, Certificates of Indefeasible Title will issue, unless Caveats be lodged in Form B of the said Act, on or before the date named opposite each caoe respectively.

Property.

No. 8,333. Middle Harbour, at the Punt, 7 acres 0 roods 7 1/4 perches. 2 acres 0 roods 31/4 perches, 2 roods, and 18 3/4 perches,—are parte of 30 acres granted to John Burton. - Peter Ellery. Middle Harbour. 28 May, 1891.

NOTICE UNDER REAL PROPERTY ACT. (1891, March 20). New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), p. 2143. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224307731

ABSENT JURORS.

...and Peter Ellery, stonemason, Middle Harbor, were each fined £2 for non-attendance as jurors, in addition, to a similar fine imposed yesterday.

ABSENT JURORS. (1895, November 15). Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108085305

ELLERY. —July 14, 1929, at his son's residence Glenbrook Kempbridge-avenue Manly, Peter Ellery beloved father of Harold, Byron, Clarence, and Cardigan Ellery, aged 89 years, By request no mourning. Family Notices (1929, July 16). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16548396 

ELLERY.-October 18, 1930, Fanny Gordon Ellery, eldest daughter of the late Lewis Henry and Emily Marion Griffiths, aged 70 years. Family Notices (1930, October 20). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16723670

ELLERY.-The Relatives and Friends of the late Mrs. FANNY GORDON ELLERY are invited to attend her Funeral; to leave Wood Coffill's Mortuary Chapel. 810 George-street. city. THIS MONDAY, at 2 p m., for Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood. By road. Motor funeral. 

Family Notices (1930, October 20). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16723911

ELLERY  FRANCES G 16187/1930 LEWIS H EMILY M SYDNEY

Father's death

GRIFFITHS  LEWIS H 6711/1915 THOMAS CANTERBURY - NSW BDM records

GRIFFITHS. — May 21, 1915, at his daughter's residence, Conville, Campsie Street, Campsie, Lewis Henry Griffiths, late sergeant Water Police, Newcastle, and of Haverford West, South Wales, in his 81st year.

GRIFFITHS.— May 21, 1915, at 'Conville' Campsie Street, Campsie, Lewis Henry, dearly loved husband of Emily Marion Griffiths, and father of Fanny, Lena, Martha,Tom, Lewis,and Addie; His end was peace. - 

GRIFFITHS.— The Friends of the late Mr. LEWIS H. GRIFFITHS, late Sergeant of Police, Newcastle, are kindly invited, to attend his Funeral; to leave his son-in-law's residence, "Conville," Campsie Street, Campsie, TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) AFTERNOON, at  1.30 o'clock,  for the Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood. .

GRIFFITHS. — The Friends of Mrs. E. M.GRIFFITHS and Messrs. F. and T. GRIFFITHS are kindly invited to attend, the Funeral of her late dearly loved husband and their father, Lewis Henry; to leave "Conville," Campise Street, Campsie, TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) AFTERNOON,- at 1.30 o'clock, for Rookwood Cemetery.

GRIFFITHS.— The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. GRIFFITHS are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late dearly loved father, Lewis H.; to leave "Conville," Campsie Street, Campsie, T0MMORROW AFTERNOON at 1.30, for Rookwood Cemetery.

GRIFFITHS.— The Friends of Mr. and Mrs.. J. RODGERS. of Newcastle, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late dearly loved father, Lewis H. Griffiths; to

leave "Conville," Campsie Street, Campsie, TO-MORROW AFTERNOON, at 1.30 o'clock, for Rookwood Cemetery. '

GRIFFITHS.— The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. CONRAN are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late dearly loved father, Lewis Henry Griffiths; to leave "Conville," Campsie - Street, Campsie, TOMMORROW AFTERNOON, at 1.30 o'clock, for Rookwood Cemetery.

Family Notices (1915, May 22). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article239046609

Mother's death

GRIFFITHS  EMILY M 17820/1923 ROBERT MARRICKVILLE

GRIFFITHS.-November 12, 1923, at her son's residence, Apsley, Byrne-street, Marrickville, Emily Marion, dearly beloved mother of Fanny, Lena, Martha, Addie, and Lewis, aged 83 years. Family Notices (1923, November 13). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16110828

CONRAN.— Nov. 12, 1923, Emily Marion, dearly loved and loving mother and grandma, of A. and J. Conran, Marion. Joe, Eleanor, and

Ina, born Nov. 21, 1839, Bloomsbury Square, London.

GRIFFITHS.— The Relatives and Friends of the late MRS. EMILY MARION GRIFFITHS are Invited to attend her Funeral, to leave her late residence, "Apsley," Byrne Street, Marrickville, THIS WEDNESDAY, at 1.15 p.m., for Church .of. England Cemetery, Rookwood, via Lewisham Station. WOOD COFFILL LIMITED.

GRIFFITHS. — The Relatives and Friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. GRIFFITHS, Mrs. F. GRIFFITHS. Mr. and Mrs. J. RODGERS, Mr.

and Mrs, L. HARRIS, Mr. and Mrs. J. CONRAN, and FAMILIES are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved mother and grandmother,

Emily Marion Griffiths, to leave "Apsley," Byrne Street, Marrickville, THIS WEDNESDAY, at 1.15 p.m., for Church of England Cemetery,

Rookwood, WOOD COFFILL LIMITED. Family Notices (1923, November 14). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245992744

GRIFFITHS.-November 12. 1923, at the residence of her son, Lewis, Byrne-street. Marrickville, Emily Marion, aged 83 years, relict of the

late Lewis Henry Griffiths, for many years water police sergeant at Newcastle, mother of L. Rodgers, New Lambton, 413. Family Notices (1923, November 24). Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139606251

HISTORIC MANLY.

FIRST SPIT FERRY.

EARLY SETTLEMENT RE-CALLED.

At a meeting of the Manly, Warringah, and Pittwater Historical Society, Mr. P. W. Gledhill, honorary secretary, delivered a lecture on the history of The Spit ferry and related some interesting facts regarding the early history of Manly.

Mr. Gledhill said that in 1822 the road to Manly was by way of Hunter's Hill, Gordon, Lane Cove, Pittwater, Narrabeen and Balgowlah, and that at that time there were only two families, Pickering and Whalan, residing at Manly. In 1850 12 families had settled around North Harbour in a collection of huts. These early residents included John Whalan, Matthew Pickering, Thomas Collins, Samuel Wilson, Barnabas Smith, Benjamin Skinner, William Parker, Robert Mildwater, Thomas Miles, John Fell, Robert Symon, and H. G. Smith. There were also a few timber-getters in the locality. Some of these early families now have descendants in the Manly district. In 1868 Mr. James Heaton, father of Alderman Heaton, and member of the present Manly Council, settled in Manly.

In 1850, Mr. Gledhill continued, Mr. Peter Ellery first started his hand punt at The Spit, there being at that time only a track through the thickly-wooded bush from The Spit to the road at what is now Balgowlah. The charges made for crossing in The Spit punt at that time were: Horse and trap, 1/6; foot passengers, 6d each. In the 'Seventies the road was formed to Balgowlah, and Mr. Blackert, now residing at Harbord, was the overseer of the work. The first divine service in the vicinity of The Spit was held at Mr. Ellery's residence on September 17, 1871, the Rev. Edward Smith, rector of Manly, conducting the service. The first ferry service was established in 1858 by the steamer Phantom, the single fare from Sydney being 1/6. HISTORIC MANLY. (1924, November 21).The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16169946 

RESERVE AT THE SPIT

Mr P W Gledhill, honorary secretary of the Manly, Warringah, Pittwater Historical Society has suggested to the Manly Council that the land at the former terminus of the Manly-Spit trams should be converted into a public reserve, and that the Government be asked to hand it over for that purpose Mr Gledhill pointed out that Mr Peter Ellery first operated his hand-driven punt from this area In 1857. Mr Gledhill also suggested that the tram track be obtained for a scenic path RESERVE AT THE SPIT. (1939, November 8). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 14. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17634914 

A granite monument, commemorating the beginning of the punt service at The Spit in 1850 and the opening of the first road to Manly, was unveiled on the site on Saturday afternoon by Mr. Aubrey Halloran, on behalf of the Manly, Warringah, and Pittwater Historical Society. The Mayor of Manly, Alderman Miller, presided. - Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 11 May 1942.

Ellery Hand Punt Memorial, Government Printing Office: 7/1948. Image no.: d1_43380h courtesy State Library of New South Wales.

LAW INTELLIGENCE

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.

THURSDAY.

Before his Honor the Chief Justice.

MURDER.

Thomas Collins was indicted for that he, on the 8th November, in and upon the body of one David Foley, feloniously and maliciously did make an assault, and with a certain gun loaded with gunpowder and ball did inflict certain wounds, of which the said David Foley instantly died; and Francis Poyner was indicted as aiding and abetting in the said assault, and therefore both parties were charged by the Attorney-General with the wilful murder of the said David Foley.

The Solicitor-General conducted the case for the Crown; counsel for the prisoners Messrs. Foster and Holroyd:- Attorneys, Messrs. Nichols and Williams.

On the application of the prisoners' counsel, the prisoners were tried separately. The case of Francis Poyner being taken first.

The following is the evidence taken in this case.

Sarah Foley, sworn. Was widow of the deceased David Foley. On the 8th November, deceased left his house between six and seven o'clock in the morning, with a cart and horse, with some calves and butter, which he was going to take to North Harbour-a distance of twelve miles. It was on a Thursday. His man was with him, but was not to return with him. Thomas Collins' house was about two miles from Foley's, on the road towards North Harbour. The next house on the road was James Jenkins', about a mile further on ; the next William Jenkins, about a mile further; and the next William Wheeler's-about a mile and a half from North Harbour; expected her husband to return about three or four o'clock ; he did not return ; about five or six o'clock, witness and her two daughters went out in search of him, they found him about half a mile from the house, being on his face and hands, under the cart ; the off side rail of the cart was on his back-his head and shoulders being under it ; he was quite dead and cold ; the horse was on his back ; there was nothing in the road to upset the cart ; witness and her daughters took the body from under the cart, and laid it on its back ; they then un-harnessed the horse, and righted the cart, and placed the body in it ; there were two holes in the left breast, through his waistcoat ; there was a good deal of blood on his waistcoat and in the cart ; there was but little blood on the spot where he lay ; it appeared that he had fallen backwards when shot, in to the cart ; the next morning before sunrise they found the hat of deceased about a hundred yards behind the place where the cart was found turned over; there were tracks of the cart from the hat to where it was turned over, but they turned off the road at that spot ; judged that the murder had been committed a little beyond the place where the hat lay, because there was a kind of a screen made of bushes just by; the screen was high enough to hide a man; there was blood all along the floor of the cart, and in the side rails where deceased sat to drive; the deceased had nothing with him to be robbed of; he had no watch or other valuables about him; did not know of Foley having any quarrel with any one except Collins; never saw any native blacks about the place; the body that was viewed at the inquest was the body of her husband David Foley; Poyner lived with Collins as a servant; had seen him take Collins to North Harbour every week for some months before; the body was taken to Sydney the next morning, in the same state as when it was found; except that the face was washed and the waistcoat opened; there was no house nearer than two miles to her house; Collins' house was nearest on one side, and Farrel's on the other; Collins generally went to his house through the lagoon; the other neighbours went round.

Cross-examined: Her husband was once district constable at Pittwater; it was about six years ago; he held the office for two years; during that time he prosecuted one man for maiming cattle and burning a stack.

Sarah Foley, daughter of last witness, corroborated her evidence: remembered being present with her sister at a search made at Collins' house for some things stolen from her father; Poyner was there part of the time during the search; a piece of print on a quilt was found, which witness identified as her sister's ; Collins was brought up before the magistrates about stealing some tin dishes and this piece of print; and on the 11th of September he was committed to take his trial; believed he was to be tried on the 12th November; the trial had not taken place at the time of her father's death ; it was to have taken place a few days after; had seen Poyner before this at her father's house; never knew her father and Poyner to have any words.

Cross-examined: The deceased, her sister, and herself, and two constables, were present at the search; identified the print by the pattern and a joining in it; swore to the tin dishes, because she had often used them.

Mary Anne Foley, another daughter, gave similar testimony, and added that at the search they found two guns in Collins' house, one of which, a rifle, was claimed by Poyner.

Bartholomew O'Brien, Doctor of Medicine: Examined the body of David Foley on the 9th November, in a house in Lower George-street. The Doctor read his notes of the examination, the substance of which was, that death was caused by two gun-shot wounds on the anterior part of the thorax, corresponding with similar wounds on the posterior thorax, the wounds appearing to have been inflicted from behind.

Lawrence Kerwin, constable in the Sydney police, had charge of the body of the deceased; it was brought over by two watermen, accompanied by Mrs. Foley and her daughters; the body was examined by Dr. O'Brien and Dr. Tierney.

Sergeant Darley, sworn, deposed to having apprehended the prisoner at Collins' house on Friday, the 9th November; found the trousers produced under a bed on which Collins was sitting; also some slugs or large swan shot at the corner of another bed; there were two guns at the house, the locks of which appeared to have been recently oiled; there were some red marks on the trousers; could not swear whether they were marks of blood.

Dr. O'Brien recalled: Believed the marks on the trousers, small spots, were from blood, but could not swear it; the bullets produced could not have produced the wound on the body; they were too small.

Peter Thompson, constable at the North Shore, was examined to similar effect.

William Dawson, sworn: Lived at North Harbour, and kept a boat for the conveyance of produce to Sydney for hire; remember on the morning of the 8th November, about ten or half-past ten, Foley coming with a cart, and a calf, and some butter, which he left with me to take to Sydney; he also left his servant with me to take him over; he staid about a quarter of an hour at the hut of witness, and then went to a neighbour's house to get some cabbage plants; he had to go off the road to get the plants; he might have been detained about half an hour, and started again on his way home about eleven o'clock; Poyner came to this house with some butter about an hour after Foley came; he left his produce, and went away in about five minutes; saw no fire arms with him; he started on the same road as that by which Foley returned about half an hour after him; had no conversation with him about Foley; there was only one road back to Pittwater.

William Wheeler: Lived at Manly Cove, about one mile and a half from North Harbour; saw Foley go by with his horse and cart towards North Harbour, about 10 o'clock, and Poyner went by after him about 11; Foley returned about 11, and Poyner about half-past 11; Poyner's mare was walking smartly, Foley's at about his usual pace; Poyner went a short cut through his stock-yard, Foley kept to the road; Poyner passed again on horseback towards North Harbour, about 6 o'clock in the evening; he was dressed the same on both occasions; he wore what was apparently a blue shirt and fustian trousers: saw no gun with the prisoner either in the morning on the evening.

James Wheeler swore: Remembered meeting prisoner on the 8th November last ; prisoner was returning home, and witness towards North Harbour; it was about four miles from North Harbour, and five miles from where Foley was shot; it was about half-past twelve; James Jenkins was a little before prisoner with his dray; prisoner said he had left a parcel for witness, and witness said he was a gentleman; had passed Foley on the road about ten minutes before. Cross-examined: Poyner and Foley were in the habit of bringing their produce to market about once a week.

James Jenkins sworn: Resided at Pittwater, about a mile on the North Harbour side from Collins'; remembered travelling in company with the prisoner from North Harbour, on the 8th November ; travelled with him for about three miles ; prisoner was behind witness, and could have passed him, but did not; he asked witness whether Foley was gone on ahead, and witness said he was, and they could see his track; when they had gone on within a mile and a half of witness' brother's house, prisoner said he wondered how far ahead Foley was; witness called at his brother's, but Poyner went on; asked Poyner how he thought the affair of Collins would go on about stealing the pans; but he made no answer; I saw Collins during the day near North Harbour, about a quarter past eleven; he was going towards North Harbour.

Cross-examined: It was about a quarter of a mile from North Harbour that he met Collins, at about a quarter past eleven o'clock; did not see Collins again that day; prisoner overtook witness about three miles from North Harbour, and they went on together as far as his brother's, which was two miles from Collins'; witness was first all the way.

William Jenkins: Lived on the road from Pittwater to North Harbour, about one mile and a half from Collins'; remembered seeing Foley going to North Harbour at nine o'clock in the morning, and Poyner about ten; Foley returned past his place about one o'clock, and Poyner came up with witness's brother ten minutes or a quarter of an hour after; his brother stopped, but Poyner went on at a trot.

Cross-examined; There was a short cut through Wheeler's stockyard; Foley never went through it; believed he was not allowed to go through it.

Ann Jenkins, wife of James Jenkins, deposed that she saw Foley pass on his way to North Harbour about seven or eight o'clock; prisoner passed about an hour and a half after; Foley returned about half-past one, and prisoner about a quarter of an hour after, Foley was half a mile ahead; he got off his cart and took the slip panels down, and took his cart through, and put them up again; Poyner did the same; Foley was going his usual pace, the prisoner faster than she had ever seen him go before; saw Poyner again in the evening, about 5 o'clock; he was on horse-back, going towards North Harbour.

John Farrell, residing at Pittwater, deposed that he knew the prisoner about five or six years; knew him first as a seaman in the coasting trade; he had been to sea several times since; he had resided at Pittwater about four or five months this last time ; remembered having some conversations with prisoner about Foley; the first was about twelve months ago, when he said Foley had accused him of stealing a bottle of gin out of a bag of barley; he said Foley was a cantankerous fellow; the last conversation he had with him about Foley, he said he would have satisfaction out of him; it was about the bottle of gin and the dairy robbery, for which Collins was committed; this conversation was about three weeks or a month after Collins was committed.

Lavinia Maria Collins, sworn: Was the wife of Thomas Collins: Knew the prisoner he lived with her husband as servant ; remembered his going to North Harbour on the 8th November; he came back about two o'clock ; did not see Foley; Poyner came home through the lagoon; Foley generally came home round the mouth of the lagoon; when he came home he went to put the horse in the stable; after that he carne to dinner and then sat down on the sofa; dinner was not quite ready ; witness asked him to nurse the child awhile, which he did; he then went out into the paddock and cut two bundles of oats for the cows; he then went to spread some dung on a piece of ground to plant corn ; he said he wanted to go to Sydney to get himself a pair of shoes; witness said if he must go, he must, but he must get the cows in in time for her to milk; witness called him when she was ready for the cows, and after he had brought them, he took the gray horse and went to Sydney; had never made any statement to any person that Poyner when he carne home, would not wait for his dinner, but went out with his gun.

Cross-examined: After he had cut the oats for the cows he worked for about an hour in the field; he was in sight of witness all the time; did not see him take a gun out of the house all the day.

Benjamin Yabsley deposed he was a shop-keeper in Sydney, and remembered Collins coming to his shop about five o'clock on the 8th November; the prisoner came about eight o'clock and stood at the door, and Collins went and spoke to him; he said, "Well, Frank, are you come for your shoes?" He then went and spoke to him at the door.

Mr. Foster submitted there was no case at all.

His Honor said he always felt the greatest reluctance to withdraw any case of murder from a Jury, and he should not do so on this; but he would ask the Jury, having heard all the evidence for the Crown, whether they wished to hear the learned counsel, or whether they were prepared to give their verdict now.

The Jury, after consulting for a minute or two, said they wished the case to proceed.

Mr. Foster then addressed the Jury at length, contending in his remarks on the evidence that there was not one shadow even of circumstantial evidence to fix the prisoner with the charge; whilst the evidence of Mrs. Collins clearly established the innocence of the prisoner.

His Honor summed up at length, stating the law to be, not only that the evidence must be such as to leave no reasonable doubt of the guilt of the prisoner, but such as to be inconsistent with any other circumstances.

The Jury, without retiring, immediately acquitted the prisoner. LAW INTELLIGENCE. (1849, December 29). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 3 (Supplement to Sydney Morning Herald). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12914757 

Poyner, Francis, dealer, 192 Elizabeth-street.  - Sands directory 1858-1859.

SECOND COURT.

(Before Mr. Justice Therry.)

HORSE STEALING

John Williams, alias Fransis Poignard, was arraigned for having at Long Reef, in the district of Pitt Water, on the 4th day of July last, stolen one horse, the property of an unmarried female, named Elizabeth Jenkins.

The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. Butler; the Solicitor-General prosecuted. - The evidence went to show that the prosecutrix on the day named in the indictment, left the horse in a paddock at the rear of her house, together with some other horses, also her property. On the following morning she missed it, and informed the police of her loss.

Some short time after the horse had been stolen, Constable Condick arrested the prisoner near the Haymarket, and finding upon interrogation that he could give no satisfactory account either of himself or the horse, he took him into custody. Subsequently Miss Jenkins identified the horse found in the prisoner's possession, as that which had been stolen out of her paddock some few days previously.

Prisoner had attempted to sell the horse to a publican, residing in Campbell-street, but being unable to show how he became possessed of the animal, and having beside made several contradictory statements, the former declined coming to a bargain. Prisoner, when residing at Pitt Water, went by the name of Francis Poignard, when attempting to dispose of the horse he assumed the name of John Williams.

His Honor summed up at considerable length, and the jury having retired for about three quarters of an hour, they returned with a verdict of guilty. The prisoner was sentenced to four years' imprisonment, with hard labour, upon the roads or other public works.

The Court adjourned until 10 o'clock, this (Tuesday), morning.

SECOND COURT. (1858, August 3). Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60426122

Second Court.

Before Mr. Justice Therry.

HORSE-STEALING.

John Williams was indicted for having, at Long Beef, on the 4th of July last, stolen a horse, the property of Elizabeth Jenkins.

The prosecution was conducted by the Solicitor-General. The prisoner was defended by Mr. Butler.

The prisoner lived at Pitt Water, within a few miles from the residence of the prosecutrix, Miss Jenkins, and had done so for many years. There could be little doubt that the horse subsequently found in the possession of Williams was the property of Miss Jen-kins, and the material question was whether prisoner had taken the animal feloniously, or under the impression that it was one of his own, to which it bore a peat resemblance. The prisoner had brought the horse to Sydney, and, having offered it for sale at a public-house near the Haymarket, ultimately made a bargain to sell it to a person named Rayner. Prisoner asked £25 for the horse, but agreed to take £16, and to allow the drawing capacity of the animal to be tested. Before paying the money Rayner required the prisoner to bring some ! person who knew, and could vouch for him. As some time elapsed before the prisoner's return, Rayner began to suspect prisoner's honesty, and communicated that suspicion to the police. Prisoner subsequently came back with a declaration that he could find no one who knew him, and was taken into custody. 

Miss Jenkins valued the horse at £40, and another witness valued it at £30, but Rayner thought the animal was not worth more than the sum he had agreed to give for it. It was not until after the prisoner had been thus apprehended on suspicion, that it was ascertained that Miss Jenkins had lost a horse. Prisoner said that he had come from Broken Bay, that the horse was his, and that he had bred it. It turned out that, although the prisoner gave his name as Williams at the time of his apprehension, and when bargaining for the sale of the horse, his real name, or that under which he had always passed at Pitt Water, was Francis Poynard, Of two horses which prisoner had, one, as already stated, bore a very close resemblance to the animal claimed by Miss Jenkins, being of the same stock, both of the same colour, and both unbranded. There was a peculiar mark upon the horse belonging to Miss Jenkins, but not in a place where it was readily observable, and when she first reported her loss to the police she had made no mention of this mark. But Miss Jenkins swore positively to the horse, and declared that it had been taken out of her paddock, which was too secure to allow of the animal straying. 

The prosecutrix was questioned at the instance of the prisoner himself as to the character which he had borne, but her answer was that this had been bad; and no evidence was given to rebut or weaken the inference against the prisoner which was thus raised. Some evidence was given for the purpose of showing that Miss Jenkins had acted with ill-feeling in this matter, and that her testimony was open to doubt. This evidence, however, amounted to nothing, and need not be reported.

After addresses from both counsel and a lengthened summing up from his Honor, the jury retired for about three-quarters of an hour for the consideration of their verdict. At the end of this period they found the prisoner guilty. The learned judge, who stated his perfect concurrence in this verdict, and his full conviction of the truthfulness of all Miss Jenkins' statements, sentenced the prisoner to four years' hard labour on the roads, or other public works of the colony.

SECOND COURT. (1858, August 3). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13018440

WATER POLICE COURT.

WEDNESDAY.

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, with Mr. J. I. Kettle, Mr. E. Roper, Mr. J. Williams, and Mr. N. D. Stenhouse.

...

Frank Poyner, of Pittwater, was charged with stealing and driving away fourteen cows and three calves, the property of James Therry, of the same place, and John Farrell, Thomas Collins, Mary Ann Farrell, and Lavinia Collins were charged with receiving, harbouring, and maintaining the said Frank Poyner, well knowing that he had committed the said felony. The offence charged was alleged to have been committed about the 8th of July last. Mr. Roberts appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Dalley, instructed by Mr. Driver, was for the defence. A portion of the evidence for the prosecution was heard, and the taking of further evidence was adjourned at a late hour in the day.

WATER POLICE COURT. (1864, October 6). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30934701

View near Pitt Water, N.S.W., the Pacific Ocean in the distance: 1 print : wood engraving ; 14.5 x 20.2 cm by Walter G Mason, 1820 - 1866 - Created/Published [Sydney : J.R. Clarke, 1857] - nla.obj-138439841-1 - courtesy National Library of Australia. This is taken from the point of Bushrangers Hill overlooking Newport - Walter G Mason, 1820 - 1866 information here

ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THE MYSTERIES OF PITT WATER. — We gave a few days since, under the heading of " The Story of Mona Vale," an account of some extraordinary crimes and occurrences which have taken place during the last twenty-five years in the Pitt Water district. The unaccountable impunity from punishment which the perpetrators of these crimes enjoyed for a number of years had at length come to an end. One of them had been convicted, and three or four other persons, who were suspected to have been implicated, had been committed for trial. Amongst them were Collins, the husband, and Poyner, the uncle of the unfortunate woman, the circumstances of whose untimely death will be found detailed in another column. The disclosures attending the conviction of Farrell, and the committal of his neighbours, had naturally attracted considerable attention, and been the cause of much conversation at Manly Beach, from the close proximity of the two neighbourhoods, and the fact that most of the parties were well known there. 

The female portion of the Therry family, whose losses and persecutions have lately excited a very painful sensation, had also become residents at Manly Beach, under circumstances which caused them to be regarded with much sympathy. In such a state of things, it is not to be wondered at that the greatest excitement prevailed at Manly Beach on Saturday morning when it became rumoured that Mrs. Collins had been found dead by Poyner, at a late hour of the previous night, under circumstances which justified strong suspicions of foul play, within a very short distance of Mrs. Therry's residence. Of course, all manner of improbable and absurd statements quickly got into circulation, and when the various rumours reached Sydney on Saturday afternoon they agreed in but one point — that Mrs. Collins had been murdered, by having her throat cut. A perusal of the evidence given at the inquest on her body will satisfy every one that there was not the slightest ground for believing that her death was otherwise than accidental — although the fact that it occurred within a few yards of the residence of the Therry family, was a sufficiently remarkable coincidence to excite remark. Mrs. Collins, as will be seen by the evidence given at the inquest, was the niece of Poyner, and it was her evidence which saved her uncle when tried for the murder of Mr. Foley, a previous occupant of the Mona Vale Estate. Poyner, in his search for Mrs. Collins, on Friday night, stumbled on her body in the dark, and in his attempts to discover whether she was dead or alive became dabbled with her blood. In this state, he alarmed the neighbours, and his appearance in that condition, no doubt, tended to excite suspicion of foul play. 

Mr. Brown, of the Steyne Hotel, was the first to take prompt steps to make the police authorities acquainted with the occurrence, by sending off a boat's crew to Sydney with the intelligence shortly after the body was discovered. The unfortunate woman's death appears to have occurred by the iron at the side at the dray striking her, as the vehicle fell over, across the back of the head and neck. In this position she lay while the horse, in its struggles to free itself, gradually dragged the dray around, down hill, thus inflicting a horrible wound, and almost severing the head from the body. 

With reference to the statement of Poyner, that the deceased woman was in fear of Miss Jenkins, it is due to that lady to say that Poyner has lately served a sentence of four years on Cockatoo, for stealing a horse, her property ; and any statement he might make of such a character ought not to receive the slightest attention. Mrs. Collins, when leaving Manly Beach on Friday night, on being asked if she was not afraid of travelling through such a district at night said ; "There are men down there who are afraid to travel by day, but I am not afraid to travel at any hour." 

No title (1865, January 30). Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60564906 

See above - CORONER'S INQUEST AT MANLY BEACH. (1865, January 30). Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), p. 5. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60564901 

WATER POLICE COURT.

MONDAY.

BEFORE the Water Police Magistrate, and Messrs. J. Williams, J. Stewart, Goold, Elliott, and Thompson.

...

SUMMONS SHEET. —James Wheeler the elder, James Wheeler the younger, and Frank Poyner, were summoned by James Wilson, charged with wilfully and maliciously destroying a fishing-net valued at £5, the property of complainant. Defendant stated that on the night of the 5th instant he and several others proceeded to Narrabin Lagoon to fish. They camped for the night on Jenkin's land, and at daylight complainant went for his net which was a short distance from a hut in which he had camped. On the way there he saw Wheeler, the elder, running away from the net. On going to the net complainant found that it had been damaged and rendered useless. The elder Wheeler had previously had a conversation with complainant, during which Wheeler told him that if he went fishing at the Narrabin Lagoon he would come to grief. Two witnesses for the prosecution deposed to having seen defendants on the night of the 5th October at the net, but could not state positively what they were doing there.

In the absence of a material witness (Mr. Watt) the case was adjourned until Tuesday week.

WATER POLICE COURT. (1871, October 24). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13246895

Destroying a Fishing Net. — The Pitt Water People Again. 

James Wheeler, the elder, James Wheeler, the younger, and Frank Poyner were charged with having, at Narrabeen Lagoon, near Pitt Water, destroyed a fishing net of the value of L5, the property of James Wilson. Mr. Gannon appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Driver for the defence. The evidence disclosed that on the night of the 5th instant, between 10 and 2, the fishing party, consisting of Wilson, Sly, and Pashley, were camped in a gunyah on Miss Jenkins's property, which runs down to Narrabeen Lagoon. Pashley was aroused by hearing a peculiar whistle, and called Sly, who aroused Wilson. Pashley and Sly went out through some rushes to where the net with which they were fishing was stretched out to dry. They there saw the two Wheelers and Poyner standing on the net. The younger Wheeler came off the net and walked towards them, close to the rushes.            

They saw Poyner with a can or jar in his hand. He poured something out of the can on to the net. They were on the net about ten minutes, and then went away. When Sly called Wilson, he (Wilson) went in the direction of the only path anybody could take from the net, to get away from the lagoon, and saw the elder Wheeler running away from the net. He also saw two other men, but could not tell who they were. In the morning they examined the net, and took it up in their hands, but it fell to pieces. Evidence was given that sulphuric acid (oil of vitriol) had been poured on the net. The defence set up was that Wheeler and his son never left their house, at Narrabeen on that night, and that Wilson stated he did not know whether it was old or young Wheeler that he saw. The witnesses for the complainant were Wilson, Pashley, Sly, and Mr. Watt, Government Analytical Chemist; and for the defence, Mrs. and Miss Wheeler, John Farrell, Mileswater, and Skinner. — The bench disagreeing, there was no adjudication. Thomas Wilson, of Mona Vale, Pitt Water, complained that on the 6th instant, Sarah Farrell temporarily impounded four head of cattle, and neglected to feed and maintain them. — The case was not concluded when we went to press. — Mr. Redman appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Driver for the defence. Police Courts, This Day. (1871, October 31). Evening News(Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129969185

Visit: Pittwater Fishermen: The Sly Family

Before Mr. Hale.

James Thomas Pashley was charged by James Wheeler, the elder, of Narrabeen, farmer, for that he did on the 23rd day of October, at the Water Police Court, during the hearing of the cause Wilson v. Wheeler and others, falsely, wickedly, wilfully, and corruptly commit wilful and corrupt perjury. The information further stated that prosecutor had reason to believe that defendant was about to leave the colony. Mr. Hellyer appeared for the prosecution ; and defendant, who pleaded not guilty, was represented by Mr. David Buchanan (instructed by Messrs. Gannon and Curtis).

James Wheeler, the elder, deposed : I am a farmer and house proprietor, residing at Narrabeen ; I have lived there about thirty years, and was there on the 5th October last ; on the night of that day I was at my residence, and did not see Pashley at all during the day ; the nearest part of Miss Jenkins's property is about a mile and a-half from my house ; there is a place called the Fisherman's Hut, on Miss Jenkins's property ; I remember seeing a net thereon the Thursday ; I was charged before Mr. Cowper and Mr. Williams with destroying the net ; the net covered 500 yards from one end to the other ; on the 5th October I was not at the Fisherman's Hut, either at dark or at any other time ; my wife, daughter, and sons, were stopping with me that night, and Poyner was on the premises that day, having come there the previous night ; Poyner was there on the night of the 5th ; Poyner left my house on the night of the 5th October to go to the net house, where he slept, and I did not see him after that ; my son James Wheeler was at home on the night of the 5th October, and went to bed before I did ; he retired somewhere about 10 o'clock ; I was not out of the house after 10 o'clock that night ; on the night of the 5th October I was not off my premises with at the said Frank Poyner ; I did not go to Wilson's net ground of Miss Jenkins, near night ; I was not on the night, nor was I on the net; I was not on the net with Frank Poyner that night, nor did I on that night say to him while standing on the net, " Here's the bunt, Frank ; " the night of the 5th October was stormy, and bad weather. James Wheeler the younger, son of last witness, gave evidence in corroboration of prosecutor's statement that neither he nor his father left the house on the 5th October after going to bed, and did not see a net at the fisherman's hut on Miss Fisher's property on the 5th October. Francis Poyner gave similar evidence, and the case was adjourned until Friday next.

WATER POLICE COURT. (1871, November 28). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13248411

Sir George Warburton Fuller KCMG (22 January 1861 – 22 July 1940)  served as the 22nd Premier of New South Wales, in office from 1922 to 1925 and for one day in December 1921. He previously served in the federal House of Representatives from 1901 to 1913, representing the Division of Illawarra, and was Minister for Home Affairs under Alfred Deakin from 1909 to 1910.

Mr. Fuller was born in Kiama, New South Wales and was educated at Kiama Public School, Sydney Grammar School and at St Andrew's College at the University of Sydney. He received a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in 1879, and a Master of Arts in 1882 from the University of Sydney. He studied law under Sir William Patrick Manning (eminent judge and university chancellor) and became a barrister in 1884.

Sir George Fuller, Premier 1925, Image; Government Printing Office 1 - 15377, courtesy the State Library of New South Wales.

William Scott Fell 
(20 July 1866 – 7 September 1930) 

W. Scott Fell was an Australian shipping merchant and politician. He was born at Elleray Villa, Rosneath, Dunbartonshire, Scotland and educated at Dollar Academy and Graham's Academy, Greenock, Scotland. After his father's death, he migrated with his mother, reaching Sydney in 1879. He set up as a broker and then had mixed success as a shipping and coal contractor, but had achieved success by the outbreak of World War I. He married Emma Catherine Bain in September 1889, who passed away prior to him:

OBITUARY. MRS. SCOTT FELL.

The funeral of the late Mrs. W. Scott Fell, which took place yesterday at Balgowlah Cemetery, was very largely attended. The Rev, D. R. McDonald conducted a service at his house, and also officiated at the grave. The chief mourners were:- Messrs. W. Scott Fell (widower), Jack Fell and Bain Fell (sons), W. Etherington (son-in-law). Captain A.. Fell and Major Donald Smith (brothers-in-law), Lieutenant A. J. Fell, Lieutenant L. W. Smith and Lieutenant E. A. Smith (nephews).

OBITUARY. MRS. SCOTT FELL. (1919, May 27). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 7. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15840451 

As an Independent Liberal, Fell had failed in bids for the Legislative Assembly seats of Middle Harbour in 1907 and Mosman in 1913. In 1922 he won North Shore as an independent coalition candidate - and that was why he was present at the opening of the first Spit Bridge.

MR. SCOTT FELL'S CANDIDATURE

Mr. William Scott Fell, M.L.A., the independent business candidate for Bourke Ward, was born at Kilcreggan, Scotland, 58 years ago, his father being the late Captain John Wilson Fell, shipowner, of Glasgow. Having received his early scholastic training at Dollar Academy, Mr. Scott Fell arrived in Sydney in March, 1879. Early in his commercial career, shipping pursuits claimed his attention, and as a young man he founded the firm of Scott Fell and, Co.. of which he is the sole proprietor. In 1920 he founded Inter-State Steamships, Ltd., of which he is managing director, having as his co-directors, his two sons, Mr. Bain Scott Fell and Mr. John Scott Fell. These two enterprises direct or control a number of steamers, including the Iron Age, Iron Chief, Iron Crown, and Iron Monarch. Mr. Scott Fell, in 1922, offered himself to the electors of North Sydney for a seat in the Legislative Assembly as an independent Nationalist, and was returned by a handsome margin. He is now offering his services to the electors of Bourke Ward, as an alderman, at the request of the Martin Place Extension Committee and a number of prominent citizens. MR. SCOTT FELL'S CANDIDATURE (1924, November 28). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245479398 

Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 25 Mar 1922 02 Apr 1927 5 years 9 days

Member for North Shore                                 25 Mar 1922 18 Apr 1925 3 years 25 days

Member for North Shore                                 30 May 1925 02 Apr 1927 1 year 10 months 4 days

In 1926 he slandered a fellow-politician Alfred Reid and had to pay £30. He resigned in 1927 to contest a Federal by-election for Warringah but lost. He was described by the Bulletin(10 September 1930) as 'a go as-you-please Nationalist, with stubborn views of his own on most subjects'. [a.]

We remember him best through his association with Pittwater - he had a house that was part of The Oaks - late called La Corniche, at Mona Vale that was broken into once by a wanderer and became the refuge of those living in the premises of the larger 'La Corniche' building when that was destroyed by fire in January 1912. He also has another association with Pittwater through O.G.S. Lane (Newport) Mr. Fell was bankrupted in 1895. He discharged his debts in full on 23 March 1903; meanwhile he had been managing W. Scott Fell & Co. then owned by O. G. S. Lane:

One of the boarders tore the telephone from the wall and carried it outside. Later in the day an electrician fitted the instrument to a fence. The boarders were thus enabled to telephone to their friends and arrange for a supply of clothing. Accommodation was provided for the homeless people at Mr. Scott Fell’s house. Madame Reineud lost about £10,000.worth of furniture and fittings. The building was owned by Mr. Arthur Rickard. The total damage is estimated at over £30,000. The building, when constructed some years ago, cost £30-000. It possessed its own polo ground and racecourse, the latter afterwards bang converted into golf links. BIG FIRE AT MONA VALE. (1912, January 9). The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW : 1903 - 1920), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article109730918

Even the pets of the house were though one had a lucky escape. It was a little white pussy, and it mewed and mewed pitifully on the window sill of a room from which smoke was already issuing. One of the girls attached to the staff saw its plight and darted into the building and out again with her charge in a few seconds. Mr. Scott Fell, who has a house in the grounds of La Corniche, provided accommodation for the boarders for the rest of the night. 

Below: Mona Vale Hydro, the scene of a disastrous fire which occurred in the early hours of this morning.  

BROCK'S MANSION BURNED. (1912, January 8). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), , p. 1. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222004219

EXTRAORDINARY STORY

New Zealander Committed for Trial. 

SYDNEY, June 28 

Norman Edwin Keals, 27 years of age, a native of New Zealand, was before Mr. Smithers, SJM., at the Manly Police Court this morning on several charges of breaking-and entering, and stealing. Constable Jones, watch house keeper at Manly stated that on June 17 accused voluntarily made the fallowing statement and signed it:— 'In November last I was in Glenbrook looking for work. I came across a tent in an Emu Waitts camp belonging to Arthur Thompson. I went into the tent, and stole a bicycle from there, I rode the bicycle to Dawsott, and exchanged it for another which I found leaning up against a church. I afterwards saw in the papers that a … man, named Ellis was, fined £10 at the Penrith Court for stealing a bicycle from Thompson's tent. I did not know Ellis, and he had no part or share in the stealing of the bicycle. Afterwards I obtained a job on the railway; at Glenbrook till February, when I left. When... the' Salvation Army Industrial Farm at Deewhy. I entered the dining room, where I obtained some food. I afterwards stole a bicycle from there. I rode to Pittwater that evening, I entered Simpson's store at Bayview, and stole some tinned fish, biscuits, post cards, and about 2/0 in silver, also some bottles of soft drinks. These things I put in a boat there, and sailed down the bay. I got into broken water and the boat, capsized, I got ashore on to the rocks, where I spent the night. Next day I took a boat belonging to Dr. Stiles, in front of his house, which I entered, and from which I stole some food at Mackerel Beach, Broken Bay. I pulled to Careel Bay. I stole two coats, trousers, and shirts from a tent there. I went to Manly that night, and from there to Sydney, where I pawned my watch. I went to Taree and stole some clothes and money. Then I boarded a steamer at Newcastle and returned to Sydney. After working at Balmain for a while I went to Seven Hills with the intention of leasing a farm there. I failed to get a .farm, and on, my, return to Sydney I bought a revolver, with which I intended to commit suicide, I went to Manly and to the Salvation Army farm at Dee Why, where I stayed for a few days in a hayloft. From there I went to Newport, and after a few days I broke into Scott Fell's house at Mona Vale, and stayed there for a few days, and lived on food that I found in the house. I left Scott Fell's house and went to another furnished cottage owned by Edward Scott, where I broke in and remained until I was surprised by a party of week-end campers. I jumped out of a window and ran a-way, but they caught me and seat for a constable and gave me in charge. ...REMARKABLE CONFESSION. (1912, June 28). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 8 (FINAL EXTRA). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228856742 

SHIPPING CRICKET.

Messrs. Kirton & Earnshaw, Ltd., and Lane & Dawson, Ltd., held their annual sports meeting at Farrell's Beach, Newport, on Monday last, the chief attraction of which was a cricket match between the staffs of the two firms, won by the former by 8 wickets.

Mr. R. K. Waley, of Messrs. Kirton &Earnshaw, Ltd., was the highest scorer, compiling' 59 runs. His innings was a very bright one, and was made up of almost entirely boundary hits. Lane. & Dawson, however, turned the tables at other branches of sport, and were successful in running relay race and also defeated their opponents at golf and 'shooting the breakers.' 

The staffs spent the weekend at the respective homesteads of Messrs. Lane and Waley, the sports being contested on the grounds, of 'Wahgunyah,' the residence of Mr. O. G. S. Lane. Messrs J Kirton & Earnshaw, Ltd., provided a very nice luncheon on the day of the sports, and, altogether, a very pleasant time was spent. SHIPPING CRICKET. (1922, December 14). Daily Commercial News and Shipping List (Sydney, NSW : 1891 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159694085 

Politician William Scott Fell working at his desk, Sydney, 23 May 1927, 1 - from 'PIC/15611/12421 LOC Cold store PIC/15611 Fairfax archive of glass plate negatives', nla.obj-162522937-1 - courtesy National Library of Australia.

Mr. Fell died of a stroke in his Macquarie Street, Sydney home and was survived by his mother, two sons and three daughters. His brother, David Fell, was also a state politician. 

MR. SCOTT FELL.

Death of Former M.L.A.

Following an illness of several weeks, Mr. William Scott Fell, a leading shipowner and general merchant, and a former Independent Nationalist member of the Legislative Assembly, died at his residence in Macquarie-street last night.

Mr Scott Fell was head of the firm of Scott Fell and Company, which conducts the business of shipping agents freight contractors general merchants, and coal exporters He was also managing director of Interstate Steamships Ltd and Maitland Main Collleries Ltd

Born at Kilcreggan, Scotland in 1866 Mr. Scott Fell was a son of Mr. John Wilson Fell a shipowner of Glasgow. He was educated at the Dollar Academy and Graham s School, Greenock, Scotland and came to Australia In 1879 In 1922 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly as Independent Nationalist for North Shore, but In 1927 resigned his seat to contest the Federal by-election for Warringah against Mr. Archdale Parkhill, who was elected.

Mr. Scott Fell was closely associated with patriotic movements during the war, and always showed himself firmly opposed to Bolshevism For many years he occupied the position of president of the British Empire Union of Australia He was a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and a Freemason His recreations were golf and swimming.

He is survived by two sons Messrs W B Scott Fell, of Double Bay, and J W Scott Fell of Killara, and three daughters Mrs H L Wheeler, wife of the ex-Mayor of Newcastle (Colonel H L Wheeler), Mrs W Etherington of Mosman and Mrs. B P Anderson Stuart of Darling Point.

After a service at the Mosman Presbyterian Church, Belmont-road at 2 30 p.m tomorrow, the funeral will leave for the Manly Cemetery The Rev D P Macdonald will officiate MR. SCOTT FELL. (1930, September 8).The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16701244 

MR. W. SCOTT FELL.

The funeral of Mr. William Scott Fell took place from the Mosman Presbyterian Church yesterday to the Manly cemetery Rev D P Macdonald officiated at the church and at the graveside both services being largely attended A Masonic service conducted by the Worshipful Master and officers of Lodge Mosman followed.

The chief mourners were Mrs J Tinaker (mother) Messrs W B Scott Fell and J W Scott Tell (sons) Mesdames H L Wheeler W Etherington and B P Anderson Stuart (daughters) and Messrs Wheeler, Etherington and Anderson Stuart (sons In law)

The Premier (Mr Bavin) was represented by his private secretary Mr Arthur A Fowles the Speaker (Sir Daniel Levy) by the Sergeant at Arms Mr H L Harnett and the Attorney General (Mr F S Bojee KC) by Mr A G Smith.

Among others, present were the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman R S Marks M L A) the Town Clerk of Sydney (Mr W O Layton)Sir Frederick Waley Messrs Niels Storneker (Consul for Norway) Ian Nelson (Vice Consul for the Argentine Republic) Mat King, Lieutenant-Colonel T A J Playfair, Dr H C McDonall (British Empire Union) Captain R Holdridge (Sydney Deep Sea, Pilots). Mr G D Williams (Deputy Director of Navigation), Captain J Cuthbert (Harbourmaster), and Captain J R Stringer (League of Ancient Mariners) Dr G W Waddell (representing Messrs Minter Simpson and Co ) Messrs E P Simpson, C Minter, A S Hoskins, Cecil H Hoskins, W R McCourt and F B Langley (Clerks Assistant Legislative Assembly) Rev Dr Carruthers and Alexander (representing the committee of management Mosman Presbyterian Church) H H Newell (representing the Kirk Session) Staff Captain George Thomas Salvation Army, the Mayor of Mosman (Alderman Buckle) and Aldermen Holmes Stevenson and W I Henderson Mr L C Wellings (Town Clerk of Manly representing the Manly Municipal Council) Mrs. S E Downs, Mr. Eric Fell Smith (nephew) Mrs R Anderson and the Misses H and D Anderson Dr W P Wippell Dr A R Colwell Dr R V Minnett, Mr J A Minnett Captain Osborne, Messrs Alwyn Gorman (Hardie and Gorman Proprietary Ltd ) SP Ward Arthur O Wilson, Albyn A Stewart and E B Wareham (NSW Interstate Steam Ship Owners Association) Captain F W Davies (Andrew Weir and Co London) Messrs T Brarg (Southern Collieries) R Anderson, P Ogilvie, Theo H Hill ex M L A, James Singer, J Banks, A Piper, J Banks, Adrian Mackenzie and Mrs. Mackenzie, W O Gimbert, J W Roberts, S Dickson, A K Broadhead, R Anderson, E L Cartwright, D McKenzie, N D Wheeler, G H Barron, W G F Leask, J A Kethel, R Eedy, E M Hughes, E W Adams, K J Moodie, T Carolus, Scott Anderson, Neil Barclay, William Lambert, R Kerr, J F Tait, F A Royle, L J McConnan, W Morey, H M Mackenzie, D Lotherington, E Turley, F Gibson, J P Brindley, F Staffman, J B Doutty, J E Morris, H L Hannan, C V Murphy, J Fraser, D Levien, Allan Vaughan, W Irneman, W C Macdonald, R C Thorne, R W Best, E D Thomson, Reg Inglis, F G Sims, L R Nettheim, W Shaughnessy, J P Gold, W Overell, C Dillon, O Oiegg, F G Catterall, H W Elkin (a former secretary), R Old, W E Booth, Herbert M Blair, Claud and Ronald Willmott, H A Hutchison, F G J Hughes, F Smythe, H Goldring, R Bates, A Hendv (Australian Iron and Steel Co, Ltd ), T Morgan (Southern Coal Owners) B Macdonald, F Browne, W Balfe, R W Miller, J Patrick Junior, F Underwood, J Radford and R Sainsbury,,L J McConnan, H O Wallen, J Dudgeon and P Canny (National Bank of Australasia) H Roy Higginson (Aberdeen and Commonwealth Bank) Randal W Carey, J B Williams (Burns Philp and Co Ltd ) W H Hickson (Sydney Marine under-writers) W Archibold (representing H O Sleigh), I Ruwald and P Bercnsen (representing Mr George Twohill), Lionel Sutton, A E Rudder, E L Cartwright (Lloyds) G H Alderton (Cessnock Collieries Ltd ) Aubrey G Michael (representing Mr D F Stewart of R S Lamb and Co Ltd ), L A Dimant (Jute Industries Proprietary Ltd ), T Carolus, Fred Brown, Arthur E Morris (representing Messrs R Towns and Co ) H G Bastian and W A Bryant (representing Sir Allen Taylor and Co Ltd ) K A and C W Bennett (Bennett and Wood Ltd), Telford Simpson (Union Bank) L A Minnett, Arthur W R Davis, F N Borchardt, C G Pratt (Pacific Coal Co, Ltd ) L R Davis JAR, Patrick (James Patrick and Co Ltd, shipowners) John O Waterman (Harrison and Attwood) F J Walker, Alfred Murdoch, George Durle, W Arnomnn (Johnston and Lynn Ltd Perth Western Australia) Arthur W R Davis, Albert Sims, Charles B Reed and Frank G Murdoch (Gibbs Bright and Co Ltd ) W A Mackay (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co ), N C Stapledon (McIlwraith McEacharn Ltd ), J H Earnshttw and B W Kirton (Shipping Newspopers Ltd) C H Hughes (Union steam Ship Co) J T S Gordon (Birt and Co Ltd ) E W Austin, president R T McKay, W O Connor and S G Barnes (Sydney Harbour Trust) R N Kirk and Charles V Potts (Broken Hill Proprietary Co, Ltd ) W P Eady (Rylands Bros, Australasia Ltd ) Arthur G Wilson, Noel S Morris (American Trading Co of Australia) Albert Sims, G T Robins (Huddart Parker Ltd) W J Lormer (Howard Smith Ltd ) F C V Lane, T M Banks, M R N Pattrick (Kirton and Earnshaw Ltd ) Harold Asher (Excelsior Collieries and Coke Works, Ltd ) Ivo Clarke (G S Yuill and Co Ltd ) Ernest G Wesland (Southern Coal Owners Agency) * Clifford Jones (Myers and Co ) F de Gruchy and G H Ruse (Commonwealth and Dominion Line Ltd ) Bernard Kirton (Thirroul W WII) I Higgins, O C Weldon (W G Deuchar and Co Ltd) Arthur W Smith, E O Gray, C A Broadbent, Alexander A Smith (Smith and Lane) Blair McDonald (R N Kirk and Co ) DO Cook (Nobel Australasia Ltd) John D Thistlethwaite (Walsh Island Dockyard) W E Booth (MCSMS David Fell and Co) T M Banks, Maurice Hughes, C F Mallett (Northern Coalliers Owners Association). A C Laman, Arthur E Waddell (Coupland and Waddell) Archie G Hendy (Australian Iron and Steel Ltd) and George A Parkhill.

Messages of sympathy were sent to the relatives by the Governor (Sir Philip Game) the Premier (Mr Bavin) and the Acting Premier (Mr Buttenshaw) and others _ ...

Messrs Archdale Parkhill MP, N D Wheeler, A Bryant, F C Jones, J M Bolton A Dalton, B Dalton, E and P W Hines, P. Haigh, R Slomon, R T McKay, G D Williams, D Cook, C G Pratt, G Alexander, R D Brennan, T Conlly, A Tedder, H R Baker, C Dillon, Captains Binney, Scott, Olsen and Millington and  Alderman Blue (North Sydney) MR. W. SCOTT FELL. (1930, September 10). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 15. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16700107 

There was a problem with his estate after he passed away, a tax problem - which may be why this appeared 16 years after his death:

Extra extras:

(Continued from last issue.)

TERE are no very remarkable houses at North Shore. ' The Ranges,' at Mossman's Bay, is a very old house, but the oldest house is generally allowed to be the late Mr. Alex-ander Berry's residence, Lane ,Cove-road, and which is known as ' The Crow's Nest.' Mr. Edward Woolstonecroft built this house in 1820, the site it occupies being part of a grant received by Mr. Berry from Governor Bligh. Mr. Berry came out to Sydney as commander and owner of a trading vessel in 1808, and it was after the deposition of Governor Bligh that he made arrangements with the then existing Government to trans-port in his own ship the convicts from Norfolk Island to Derwent Island, Van Dieman's Land, which contract he successfully carried out. Mr. David Berry, of Shoalhaven, is the sole surviving member of the Berry family.

THE CROWS NEST.

Mr. Michael McMahon, whose portrait we give in this issue, is one of the oldest residents of the North Shore, and has probably done more for that locality than any one connected with it. Apart from the vigorous execution of his municipal duties as mayor of tho Borough of Victoria, he has exerted himself as a good citizen in many matters of local improvements, and was mainly instrumental in starting the steam ferry. In the early days his perception of the value of the materials to be found in the colonies led him to establish a brush-making industry, in which an article was produced never excelled before nor since in the history of Australian manufacture. His property at the Point named after him, which we describe later on, is one of the most exquisite sites in the city of Sydney, and on the beautifying of it the proprietor has spent much of his leisure, transforming it, with the best of taste and no little skill, from a waste into a place of shade and pleasant vistas, a spot on which the eye rests with delight. Amongst the many matters of importance in which Mr. McMahon has figured, he was the leader of the agitation for the North Shore bridge, a bill for the construction of which was to have been introduced when the Government went out; he was also prime mover in an attempt to obtain steam punts for the Shore, and £40,000 was actually placed on the Estimates when a somewhat similar catastrophe occurred ; latterly he has devoted himself to securing the Railway to Milson's Point, in which he has been successful, although his efforts have cost him a considerable sum in actual cash. It is by no means improbable that Mr. McMahon will yet live to see the two former measures become accomplished facts.

MR. MICHAEL MCMAHON.

We give on this page a portrait of the Council Clerk of North Willoughby, Mr. James Anderson. He is an old army man, and was through the Crimea in the Royal Engineers. After serving his country faith-fully for a number of years, Quarter-master Sergeant Anderson was discharged in 1870, at his own request, but, as he says, he is 'fit for service yet.' He holds the silver medal for the Crimea, with clasps for Inker-man and Sebastopol, the Sultan's medal for the Crimea, and medal and highest gratuity for long service and good conduct. This is a record of which any man might be proud In the past thirteen and a-half years Mr Anderson has held the position of Town Clerk, which he now occupies, and has won for himself the respect and esteem of his fellow-townsmen.

MR. JAS. ANDERSON,

Council Clerk, North Willoughby.

The sketch we give of St. Augustine's Church shows the building erected for the purpose of holding divine service by the English Church community at Neutral Bay. The Rev. Gr. North Ashe is rector of the parish.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH, NEUTRAL BAY.

The oldest resident at North Shore is Mr. W. G. Matthews, who has lived at Berry's Bay for nearly sixty years. Mr Matthews is agent for the Berry Estate, and is still as active as a young man, while his memory is as vigorous as ever. He is a most genial and entertaining companion, and a really admirable raconteur. Mr. Matthews is unquestionably the best living authority on all matters connected with North Shore, and his reminiscences are full of interest. He is possessed of a very keen sense of humour, and relates some of his experiences with inimitable drollery. He landed in Sydney in 1834, at which time the upset price of land at North Shore was five shillings per acre. Governor Darling allowed the settlers to build houses around the Shore, and such of these persons as chose to send in a claim subsequently for the land they occupied invariably had such claim allowed. Oh for the good old days over again !

MR. MATTHEWS.

Berry's Bay, so Mr. Matthews informed the writer, was originally called Woolstonecroft Bay, after Edward "Woolstonecroft, who, by the way, was once offered a Crown grant by Governor Macquarie, comprising the entire site occupied by what is now known as "Woolloomooloo. This offer Woolstonecroft declined, preferring North Shore, where he subsequently settled on an extensive grant which he received from the Crown. New South Wales Governors had a right royal way in those days of giving acres, or even hundreds of acres, away almost for the asking.

Mr. Matthews remembers when bushrangers used to frequent North Shore, and was upon one occasion accosted by the redoubtable "Possum Jack ' himself, as infamous a rascal probably as ever . set foot in the colony, which is saying a good deal. Mr. Matthews was shooting birds in the bush at the time, when suddenly a gruff ' Hello ! What yer doin' here?' caused him to turn round, and he found himself standing face to face with Mr. 'Possum Jack. ' And pray what are you doing here ? ' replied Mr. Matthews, instantly covering his interviewer 

with, his gun. Jack, who was armed to the teeth, smiled grimly as he toyed with a revolver of decidedly formidable appearance. 'What's yer name?' was his next question. ' Matthews.' ' Matthews, hey ? Oh, you're all right; I've heard about you,' and off stalked Mr. Jack without another word. That was the day of assigned convict servants, and some masters didn't treat these men well. The convicts could not retaliate themselves, but they generally contrived to summon out-side assistance to their aid when necessary, and it was to pay off old scores on his friends' behalf that 'Possum Jack visited North Shore on the occasion in question. Mr. Matthews' reputation as a kind 'boss' and good fellow probably saved his life.

Convicts were frequently flogged by their masters' orders in those days, and 'Possum Jack, an escaped convict himself, delighted to get hold of some tyrannical ' boss ' and say to the grinning 'hands,' ' Here, tie him up and give him fifty lashes, and let's see how he likes it himself.'

Amongst the ti-tree on Berry's Estate, and not very far from Lane Cove-road, may still be seen carved on a large flat rock the outline of a shark. Within the shark is the figure of a man. The shark is rudely drawn, but the representation of the fish is nevertheless a very faithful one. This carving was done by the blacks, not even Mr. .Matthews can say how many years ago. But it was a tribal mark, and served to define the bounadry separating the Northern blacks from the Southern ones. Such drawings or carvings were very common at the North Shore, but time-and the irrepressible larrikin-have effaced nearly all of them now.

The illustration we give of Mr. Matthews' late and present residence are interesting in so far as they demonstrate the style, in No. 1, of the ' bad old times ' when houses were built by convict labour, and, in No. 2, of the peaceful, homelike cottage of the present day when architecture itself has cast off its rigid rule which adhered strictly to the necessary and now embraces the conveniences and beauties unknown in the old barbaric days.

2 THE ORIGINAL CONVICT-BUILT COTTAGE. 1. MR. MATTHEWS' PRESENT RESIDENCE.

Leaving old memories behind us of daysmany of which were best forgotten, except as illustrating the truth of the maxim that 'out of evil cometh good'-let us turn more particularly to North Shore of to-day, and mark the many evidences of a fast approaching period of great prosperity.

OUR METROPOLITAN SUBURBS : NORTH SHORE.

1. ST. PETER'S CHURCH. 2. MCMAHON'S AND BLUE'S POINTS. 3. CHRIST CHURCH. 4. BALL'S HEAD BAY 5. NORTH WILLOUGHBY FALLS. 6. THE OLD KEROSENE WORKS. 7. AT BERRY S BAY.

In the first instance the value of property will, at an early date, he materially increased by the great improvements which are now being elected in the means of commutation First of all, the branch line from Pearce's corner to North Shore, which had its terminus at Gore's Hill, is now being extended, its route crossing the Lane Cove-road just beyond the Crow's Nest, from whence it will run through the Berry Estate and thence by the shores of Lavender Bay to Milson's Point. This will prove of substantial benefit to the trade of North ¡Shore, although the most culpable delay has been caused by reason of the failure on the part of the Government to call for tenders for the third and final section, the second, of twenty-seven chains, ending in the most idiotic manner in a spot in the bush, where it will be of use to no one. Following the old-fashioned custom of colonial Governments, the most elementary business principles have been neglected, and the interest for money expended will be lost to the country until the completion of the final section.

The next improvements in communication will be the extension of the tram service to Falcon-street, and that portion of the Berry Estate which was last subdivided, on which, by the way, are now built some of the prettiest cottages to be found about Sydney. This will require, we are told, no extension of plant, as the  power to embrace the additional district ; thirdly, a tram service, owned by a syndicate, and authorised by Act of Parliament, is already being laid to the Spit and Manly, so that very shortly the evil from which the public has so long suffered will be entirely remedied.

Whilst upon the subject of trams, we must congratulate North Shore in possessing in the cable method, the only proper description of motive power in the city of Sydney. It is a positive relief for one accustomed to the locomotion provided in South Sydney to seat himself in the clean, comfortable carriages of the North Shore service. No dirt, no noise, and, above all, no danger to human life The primary cost is, doubtless, great, but we hold that with the means at hand to remedy this evil, which blights the southern suburbs, the Government have no right to I neglect them, and they are equally, if not more, responsible for the death of innocent ft men, women, and children than are the !'? guards and engineers connected with them.

The indescribably awful accidents which have occurred are sufficient to make any but long-suffering English rise in rebellion, and those who could remove this evil, but will not, may rest assured that the curse of many a widow and orphan will follow them to their graves.

THE GORE'S HILL BRICK WORKS.

There is a very large proportion of the population of Sydney who are utterly unaware of the many beauties to be found about North Shore. Taking the route to Lane Cove, one arrives, within a very few miles of Milson's Point, at virgin bush, growing on the Berry Estate, through which the road passes, a dusky remnant of the past, with its dark recesses apparently as solitary as when occupied by the blacks. Now and again, through the trees, one can catch exquisite glimpses of blue distance and still bluer bays, into which wooded points slope gently, whilst many a pretty villa nestles amidst the surrounding greenery. Stand, for instance, at the junction of the Lane Cove and Greenwich Roads, three hundred feet above sea level, and note the glorious prospect that stretches out before you. There are Lane Cove, Hunter s Hill, Five Dock, Ashfield, Burwood, Summer Hill in fact, the whole western portion of the 'city, in one splendid panorama, with the harbour waters all dotted with shipping, and away in the far distance the Blue Mountains, delicately traced against the sky. The air here is a very different thing to that which we inhale in the crowded streets of the city, although the smoke or haze which overhangs the distant suburbs lends, from our point of vantage, an air of mystery which hides from us the unartistic realism of bricks and mortar. One looks upon it as on some exquisitely painted drop scene, and one wonders idly, as if it were a matter of no moment to us, but merely part of a pleasant dream, as to what manner of people they mi«;ht be why inhabit all the distant city which is placed there evidently for our gratification.

Not a quarter of a mile from this point, following the road which leads along the heights, and which presents everywhere the most exquisite views we come upon the Gore's Hill Estate, with Mr. G. K. Whiting's beautiful house and grounds situated in one corner, affording ample proof of the quality of the soil, and the possibilities of the combination of taste and money, with the advantage of position. This estate, which is the property of the Land Company of Australasia-whose well-known business-premises ' occupy the corner of Pitt and Bridge streets, 

City-extends along the road for a distance of over half a mile, every foot of it commanding the scene which we have already described. For villa sites we can conceive nothing finer. Nor is one isolated, as might be supposed, for 'buses ply along the Lane Cove Road, and the railway line is within easy walking distance, yet not so close as to thrust itself into objectionable notice.

On another part of this estate we hare an industry in full work-one of which the Shore may be justly proud-the Gore's Hill brick works, destined in the future, doubt-less, to be the potteries of New South Wales. Underlying the whole estate is a bed of capital blue shale, with pipeclay immediately above it, and at these works which, by the way, are the largest in the colony-are manufactured those splendid, yellow - coloured, double - pressed bricks, of a consistency like flint, so compact are they, which one sees in the building now being rapidly erected by Mr. Dean - 'The Australia' hotel in Castlereagh-street. 

A visit to these works, of which we give an illustration, is most interesting. The shale is excavated from a pit about four chains square and about forty feet deep, where it is tempered with water, mixed, and then drawn up, by steam, in trucks to the works. Here it descends by a hopper, and is passed through a double set of rollers, which render it finer than the finest sand. From this process it emerges in a solid cake, and is passed through the wire cutter, which separates each brick, or forms them into those shapes which are used for sewerage work, the facing of house fronts, and all descriptions of fancy work. From here the embryo bricks pass to the sheds, where they undergo double pressing in a hand machine, and they are then stacked until completely dry. Their next journey is to the kiln-and such a kiln. Not the square, smoky, ugly mass with which we are all acquainted, but one known as the Hoffman kiln, an oval building two hundred feet in length, from the centre of which tapers a chimney stack a hundred and thirty-six feet high. Inside the building are sixteen chambers, to any or all of which heat mav be ap-plied. Each of these is capable of burning twenty-two thousand bricks. Above the chambers is the feeding room, extending the whole length of the building, and through the perforations in the floor the fire in the various chambers is fed with tar or exceed-ingly tine coal, the draft below carrying the heat in such a manner that the bricks are red-hot for a distance of some thirty feet from where these materials are supplied.

We have here briefly described the making of what is known as the double pressed plastic brick, as the most finished article known in the trade. In addition the works turn out thousands of the ordinary dry pressed bricks hourly, besides the ordinary wire-cut plastic and semi-plastic article.

The extraordinary demand for the excel-lent work turned out-the Company having now in hand huge contracts for nearly nine million ordinary bricks and half a million double pressed-have deterred them from paying attention to the more elegant articles of pottery and tile ware, such as are employed for roofing and flooring, but without a doubt this will all come m time. The materials at hand are of the very best and choicest, and as the manager, Mr A. H. Collings whose whole heart seems to be in his work, remarked, they are fitted to make anything, even being sought alter by amateur and professional sculptors.

The works seem to he going on without a single hitch, and are a credit to the management and all connected with them.

(Continued on page 20.) Our Metropolitan Suburbs: North Shore. (1889, September 5). Illustrated Sydney News (NSW : 1881 - 1894), p. 19. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63621962

ABOUT MIDDLE HARBOUR.

WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BALMORAL AND ITS CAMPS.

By E. D. H.

It in an axiom with the people of Sydney that Port Jackson offers the finest facilities for yachting' in the world. The latent authorities on the subject are Messrs. Charles Maclaurin and W. L. Hunt, who thus begin their new ' Yachtsman's Guide ' : —

'We have seen no place more suitable for yachting than Sydney and its neighbourhood. True, we have no Clyde, though our three little ones, Port Jackson, Port Hacking, and Broken Bay, would make a brave show alongside that famous estuary; but then we have no Clyde weather; and Clyde weather is a torment to the soul. The Thames is to Sydney as a mud-heap to a mountain, in beauty at least ; the Solent, with its six -Knot currents and tearing sou'- westers, is out of court. We have never been in America. The Mediterranean suffers from a superfluity either of calm or of wind, nor is there a Port Jackson in all its coastline. In Australia there is no other place like ours; and, seeing these facts, it is little wonder that two or three thousand folk disport themselves upon the harbour waters every Saturday. The only yachtsmen who could challenge Port Jackson would be the New Zealanders, on behalf of the unique wonders of the Hauraki Gulf in the North Island, and the lovely Pelorus Sound in the South, with its 250 miles of coastline studded with inlets and islands and its background snowclad mountains. But the Hauraki Gulf is often rough water, and to get to the narrow entrance of the lake-like and beautiful Pelorus Wellington yachtsmen have to cross the often turbulent 18 miles of Cook's Straits. To reach the beauties of Port Jackson there is no open sea passage required, and unquestionably it is a unique pleasure-ground to surround a great city. 

THE MIDDLE HARBOUR. 

Volumes might be written, and have been written, on the various arms of Port Jackson, and every eniiuent man who has come to us has been led to eipaliate on its beauties till the question. 'What do you think of our beautiful harbour ?' had to be dropped because it had become a byword. We are not going to write of the whole port, therefore, but of one arm of it — the most beautiful, because so far the least tampered with by man. This is Middle Harbour, of bays of which we to-day publish some new pictures. That Middle Harbour should have remained so free from occupancy by commerce at first surprises the visitor, but the immunity from that disfiguring agency so far enjoyed — and which every pleasure-loving Sydneyite trusts may continue to be enjoyed — is owing to the 9ft. bar at the entrance and the fact that the shores are generally t o steep to permit easy access landward. So Middle Harbour has been preserved to us as one of nature's pleasure-grounds, much as nature left it and every Sunday and every holiday may be seen dotted with white sails and thronged with pleasure craft of all sorts, to say nothing of the harbour pleasure steamers which empty out their thousands, intent, with the vandalism which, unfortunately, is a characteristic. of the British crowd even in the colonies — we are told that one of the characteristics of those remarkable people, the Japs, is the absence of this unpleasant trait — on the destruction of wild flowers and ferns, once so striking a feature of the shores. 

BALMORAL BEACH 

It can safely be said that Balmoral Beach i6 one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, of the many lovely pleasure places around Sydney. Here, divided by a peninsula which has been set apart as a recreation ground, and provided with seats and so on, are the two splendid beaches of Edwards Bay and Hunter's Bay, lapped by dear waters, backed by great trees, miles of firm white sand on which children daily gambol, ideal places for a family picnic. On the last visit of the writer hundreds of children were playing in the water ; young men had set up wickets on the hard sand and were indulging in a game of cricket ; the new baths erected by the Mosman council were thronged, and the elders of the families were to be seen indulging in al fresco luncheon all along the green fringe to the white sands under the shade of the trees. Of the two pictures of Balmoral which we publish, one gives a glimpse of the cave-pitted, isle-like peninsula ; of Hunter's Bay beach ; and of the baths. Concealed in the greenery is a very pretty road debouching on the baths from that singular new suburb on Mosman heights, which appears to have sprung up in a night, and on the beach are the tall tripods used by the resident fishermen to watch for shoals of mackerel and the'Iike in the clear waters of the bay. The other Balmoral picture is taken from the opposite side of tbe peninsula, looking on the Edwards Bay beach and up the main road from the city and the heights behind Neutral Bay. 

PORT JACKSON CAMPS. 

This last picture incidentally affords a glimpse of the ' camps ' which are specially dealt with in a series of detailed views, and are sufficiently interesting to call for notice for themselves. Camp life is a unique feature of Port Jackson. The colonial dearly loves the open air and dearly loves a picnic. He wilt brave mosquitos and ants and other plagues of the camper freely for the joys of the fresh air and the morning and evening sea bath and the freedom and unconventionality of the life. Wherever there is a bit of wild nature in Port Jackson there is to be found a camp, but the favourite district skirts the northern shores, from Mosman's right round to the Middle Harbour. 

BALMORAL BEACH.

BALMORAL BEACH— LOOKING TOWARDS THE BATHS.

BALMORAL BEACH, LOOKING UP THE ROAD TO MOSMAN'S HEIGHTS.

VIEW OF MIDDLE HABBOUR FROM THE HEIGHTS NORTH-WEST OF THE SPIT.

Nearly all the Sydney artists have lived in one or other of these camps till matrimony claimed their souls and bodies and required them to live in edifices of brick and stone and wood. Poets have sung of them — has not even Professor Marshall Hall, in the most glowing but least erotic of his verse, praised the camp of his cousin, Arthur Streeton, as a sort of new Eden ? Is it not even maliciously said that but for his apostrophes of Sydney and its enthralling beauties, human and terrestrial, Melbourne people would [ not have been so aroused by the obvious and painful blemishes of the musician's muse ? Be this as ; it may, some of the camps have become famouH in ! song and story and paint, and the most famous of these is, perhaps, the one illustrated by us in Ed- j wards. Bav, Balmoral. 

'EUROKA CAMP,' BALMORAL. 

Such a camp as this is a very different affair from the primitive tent and fly ' which  was the genesis of most of the camp quarters. By steamer from Sydney to Mosman's Bay, thence by electric tram for a mile or so, and a few minutes' walk through the bush, three-quarters of an hour all told, brings one to the Euroka camp. As will be seen by our illustrations, one only needs to visit this wonderland of a camp abode to disperse all ideas of the 'roughing it ' element in camp life. Why, these Euroka campers are perfect sybarites ! They have all the attention 

and comfort, aye, even luxury, which a bachelor can command. This has been the residence for the past nine years of Messrs. A. E. Sefton, Percy and F. H. Hayles, and Sam and Phil Isaacs, who while away their leisure hours in or about their arcadian canvas home. The various canvas houses are divided by garden beds full of brightly-coloured and richly- perfumed flowers. The dining tent is floored with round wood blocks. The 'drawing-room ' looks out through its canvas flaps on a scene of entrancing beauty, ever varying as the lights change, and within there are carpets and lounge chairs and a piano, and all the luxuries and refinements of a home, while the noise of tram and 'bus and the dust and grime of a city are as though they existed not. This typical Port Jackson camp is dwelt in for nine months of the year, the inmates leaving it for the other three to their cook and caretaker while they seek warmer quarters for the winter. The set of camp photographs were taken by Mr. R. D. Beames, who was at one time a dweller in the tents. Al the other photographs are by our own photographers. 

VIEW FROM BACK OF CAMP.

THE EUROKA CAMP, BALMORAL BEACH.

THE GARDEN.  

UP MIDDLE HARBOUR. 

Leaving Balmoral beach, the next point of interest is Clontarf, on the opposite shores, a favourite pleasure ground, ill-omened as the scene of the insane attempt on the Duke of Edinburgh. Then we come to bay after bay and inlet after in-let within ' the Spit,' which singular peninsula encloses Middle Harbour proper, the paradise of the boating man, leaving only access by the comparatively narrow channel which the steam punt crosses. This spit road is one of the most beautiful out of Sydney, and if the visitor on cycle, trap, or foot will leave the road after he has crossed to the Manly side he will find the point of view of the artist who has drawn for us the new sketch of Middle Harbour which is given this week and which looks over a superb panorama of water and wooded point and bay right out to the allenclosing headlands at the entrance to Port Jackson — the magnificent series of harbours which Captain Cook passed by under the impression that it was a mere boat bay, heedless, according to the unveracious legend, of the informing cries of the Hon. and venerable George Thornton fishing at the Gap.