Real Estate Rewind 1986: Historic cottage with sweeping harbour views for $700,000.
Described as “an old colonial home”, Victoria Cottage on Clanalpine St was marketed with stunning views, a formal garden, extensive library, and a swimming pool by local agent James S. Lindsay in August 1986.
Real Estate Rewind: Mosman home prices crash during crippling 1980s recession.
Not even Mosman was spared during Australia’s deepest post-war recession in the early 1980s.
Flashback 1936: The battle of Balmoral’s ‘Freak Floaters’.
Australian competitions aren’t limited to just sport and spelling bees. From yabby races to bed making, prawn peeling to whip cracking, we love nothing more than a good-humoured match-up.
Local Flashback: Remembering the halcyon days of Sizzler in Mosman.
Kids of the 80s and ’90s will remember family dinners at Sizzler, the iconic chain famous for its all-you-can-eat salad bar, unlimited ice cream and complimentary cheese toast.
Nutcote Cottage in Neutral Bay claims first heritage blue plaque.
Lower north shore locations and identities with stories to celebrate have a chance to become recognised with the universally known heritage symbol – a blue plaque.
Real Estate Rewind: In 1999, you could buy a Golden Triangle house for $2 million!
“Welcome to Paradise” was the line agent Rob Simeon used when marketing the Golden Triangle property known as “Heachem”, in 1999.
In 1916, hundreds of animals were moved across Sydney Harbour to their new home at Taronga Zoo.
Over the course of six months, an entire zoo population of native and exotic animals was moved from cramped quarters in Moore Park to an idyllic paradise known as Taronga Park.
Council votes to keep Neutral Bay’s Ben Boyd Road.
North Sydney Council has voted to retain the legacy of Benjamin Boyd, a colonial entrepreneur who lived in Neutral Bay in the 1840s.
Flashback: ‘Big 20’ Burger Bar – 566 Military Rd, Mosman.
The "Big 20" remains one of Mosman's fondly remembered cafés. And, just like 'Arnold's diner in Happy Days, it boasted a regular cast of colourful characters.
Fifty years ago, Lower North Shore Nuns went to court over the right to stage ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.
Local History: An unholy row between Theatrical Agent Harry M Miller and a Loreto Kirribilli Nun played out on Sydney's front pages in September 1971, after a legal battle over a school performance of rock-opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
Remember when Mosman had a KFC? Step back in time with our EXCLUSIVE pics!
If you’ve been around long enough, you’ll remember when Mosman boasted a range of fast-food options including Sizzler, the Black Stump and even a Subway.
The legend of Mosman’s most famous mongrel dog lives on – more than 40 years after his death.
In a suburb known for its high concentration of Groodles, Cavoodles, Labradoodles and Schnoodles, there once lived an old, ugly, battle-scarred mongrel dog with arthritis in all four legs who was almost totally deaf.
Local History: 100 years ago, Clifton Gardens was the site of Sydney’s most popular hotel.
Mosman Collective writer MICK ROBERTS has travelled back more than a century, to reveal the fascinating history behind former Sydney landmark, the Clifton Gardens Hotel.
Local History: On this day 29 June 1958, Mosman takes its last tram ride.
It was 1.17am on Saturday 29 June 1958, when passengers crammed onto the last tram to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Is Ben Boyd Rd about to become Barangaroo Rd? Residents asked to have their say.
Local residents are invited to have their say on the proposed renaming of Ben Boyd Rd in Neutral Bay.
