TRUE CRIME: In December 1907, five Mosman teenagers committed an unthinkable crime.
In our new series, Mosman Collective unlocks historic local crime case files, revealing new images and details of the lower north shore’s most shocking stories.
Flashback 1954: Mosman gripped by Royal fever, thousands line local streets, when Queen Elizabeth comes to town.
When Queen Elizabeth stepped onto Australian soil for the frist time on 3rd February 1954, the nation was gripped by Royal fever. Over the next 58 days, she would visit 57 cities and towns, with more than 75% of the population catching a glimpse of the young monarch, and on February 18th, it was Mosman’s turn.
History: We uncover incredible time warp photos of a Coles store in Mosman!
On 21 November 1934, Coles came to Mosman, opening the doors of 22 Spit Rd at 9:30am. Goods on sale included seven-piece fruit sets, toys, cotton reels, ladies’ aprons, hats dresses and nickel torches.
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.
May Gibbs’ character Little Obelia celebrates 100 years with new Nutcote exhibition.
It has been 100 years since children’s author May Gibbs brought the ocean to life in a book featuring an underwater creature called Little Obelia.
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.
Special Report: The cult movies and TV shows filmed on Sydney’s lower north shore.
Some of the lower north shore’s best backdrops have appeared in scores of blockbuster movies and TV shows.
