Mosman is a suburb on the lower north shore of sydney, in the state of new south wales. Situated in an historic area of mosman, the project brief included a restoration of the existing home, capitalizing on harbour views and introducing a contemporary extension to the rear garden. If you are travelling by bus, the best way to get there is by bus number 228 which stops near the entrance or alternative take bus number 233, 238 or. Mosman, new south wales wikimili, the free encyclopedia. My recollections of clifton gardens start soon after world war two ended. Search houses for sale in clifton gardens, nsw 2088. Built circa 1911, loosely in the federation queen anne style, it stands in the harbourfront street of iluka road, in the mosman locality of clifton gardens. It is a great way to make money in clifton gardens for nothing and help out your local clifton gardens community by helping a mate get to where they need to be easier. Mar 01, 2016 the suburb that spreads down from military road to the harbour may be known as a northside haven for moneyed up families with big houses and big suvs, but mosman has more to offer than a look at. There were loads of fishers on the wharf some had there lines in the blocked.
To the present day it is distinguished from other communities by a continuing military presence, the world famous taronga zoo, its scenic bush beaches, ferry. Clifton gardens is a suburb in mosman, on sydneys north shore. Blues point, mcmahons point, lavender bay, milsons point, kirribilli, neutral bay, cremorne, clifton gardens, balmoral. Middle harbour clifton gardens clifton gardens, mosman. Book your clifton gardens, mosman vacation rentals online. Pictorial history titles kingsclear books publishers. Ldrivo everyones perfect driving school in mosman, nsw. The clifton gardens overlooking chowder bay is well hidden on the way to taronga zoo near mosman and right on the middle harbour whether you drive or travel by boat or taxi ferry its a gorgeous spot for families to picnic spend a day out fishing and even perfect for a game of basketball its so relaxing on the wharf or jump off into the enclosed area for swimmers. Clifton gardens is located in the local government area of the municipality of mosman and is part of the lower north shore.
This walk winds along the coast of sydney harbour with many beautiful views across to the city and of the bush surrounding the track. Mosman is named after archibald mosman 1799 1863 and his twin brother george, who moved onto a 4acre 16,000 m 2 land grant in the area in 1831. The interviews are with mosman residents past and present, with topics covering places, sites and events within the mosman local government area. My father had survived the war with the famous sixth division from sept 1939 through to 1945 campaigns in the. Property data for 1 clifton street, mosman, nsw 2088. Mosman deals with all the essentials of its subject politics, schools, churches, sports, crime rates, garbage and sewerage, but more importantly it offers an illuminating case study from the widespread but sparsely documented social class of which mosman is a microcosm. Clifton gardens features an affluent residential area and is home to several. This life story of a remarkable suburb is notable for its extensive. Clifton gardens is just a 5min drive from taronga zoo, heading north east. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The book of sydney suburbs, compiled by frances pollen, angus.
Clifton gardens, new south wales familypedia fandom. Mosman history began more than 40,000 years ago as the borogegal tribe inhabited the mosman area, and continued with european settlement in 1789. We recently came across some historic postcards of mosmans bay and clifton gardens on the photo sharing website flickr. Prior to european settlement, over 3,000 years ago, mosman was home to the borogegal and gamaraigal clans, evidence of which can be seen in the rock shelters, paintings. Aerial view showing the baths and the pleasure grounds pavilion. This secluded beach is on the harbour at mosman, just across the water from watsons bay. The northern sydney suburb of mosman, a verdant peninsula between port jackson and middle harbour, has historically been known for its whaling and careening, pleasure grounds, artists and bohemians camps, and army fortifications. Map of mosman, nsw 2088 mosman is a suburb on the lower north shore of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. Mosman is named after archibald mosman 17991863 and his twin. Clifton gardens beach and baths, mosman hello sydney kids. Father peter murphy was appointed to the newly formed parish of clifton gardens on 9 march 1926, living at mosman. In the clifton gardens set you see the the clifton arms at chowder bay, the first licensed hotel in mosman, and the very popular pleasure grounds that incorporated the marine hotel with its dance hall, wharf, pool and accommodation, unsurpassed in the southern hemisphere. Parkhound takes care of all the hassle including contracts and payments.
The suburb that spreads down from military road to the harbour may be known as a northside haven for moneyed up families with big houses and big suvs, but mosman has more to. Media in category clifton gardens, new south wales the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Please note the car park gate at the morella road entrance to clifton gardens reserve will be locked at 9. Clifton gardens pool, 1909 mosman library clifton gardens pool, 2015 phillipa morris phillipa morris. Mosman council does not take bookingsreservations for the covered picnic tables at clifton gardens reserve. There are a number of good council provided car parks holterman st, nicholson st and hume st, that offer 2 hours free parking in crows nest and then reasonable rates after that. This life story of a remarkable suburb is notable for its. One of the loveliest harbour beaches, a long slim stretch of sand with a lengthy jetty, a swimming enclosure, a playground and the huge clifton gardens reserve behind. Obelisk beach mosman 2020 all you need to know before you. Panorama of clifton gardens, mosman, new south wales picture eb studios.
Church of the blessed sacrament, clifton gardens, new. Squatter camps on clifton gardens 1946 to 1958 mosman memories. Find real estate and browse listings of properties for sale in clifton gardens, nsw 2088. Mosman council building records held at mosman library. They date from the beginning of the last century, roughly 1900 to 1920. Careening cove, neutral bay, cremorne, clifton gardens, balmoral, mosman. Mosman daily, 19 january 1940, 20 february 1940, 8 november 1967, 1 june 1968, 9 march 1973. Mosman, new south wales wikipedia republished wiki 2. Mosman voices provides access to oral history interviews about the sydney suburb of mosman. It was a lovely large park with bathrooms and a playground and it was right on the water. Mosman is one of the most sought after suburbs in sydney. Ferries go past all the time, but the distance protects beachgoers from curious onlookers. I used to fish down at that area with ronny antcliffedec and once or twice maybe with ronny arigho.
The early history of chowder bay by these seafaring men also shows a run of. Nature near the city amazing foreshore walking trails along the water cremorne point, mosman, clifton gardens. Just two days after the first fleet anchored in sydney cove, captain hunter, in a longboat, commenced a survey of the harbour, going first at what was to become. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It is one of australias premier suburbs, with an unmatched setting on sydney harbour.
The beach is where the suburb meets the sea, and its a gorgeous little secret that the locals have kept well for years. Obelisk beach mosman 2020 all you need to know before. The easiest way to get to clifton gardens is by car, however, parking is expensive in the metered car park, although there is unrestricted parking on morella road. It is listed on the heritage register of new south wales. Taronga zoo, clifton gardens return via sirius cove. Rob sturrock, a pictorial history of mosman, vol 1, griffin press, netley, 1982, p 62.
Braye, local studies librarian in local history permalink comment. A history of the foreshores from north sydney to mosman, covering the suburbs. Entry to the beach and car spots is via morella road, mosman. Clifton gardens is also a popular fishing spot in summer. August 18, 2016 finish of the old buffers race at the loco running. The alexander st car park is under redevelopment currently and is not expected to open again until 2016. Old footbridge 18801899 at mosman bay mosman library new bridge 19011968 at mosman bay in 1966 mosman library. Clifton gardens is an urban locality in the suburb of mosman in sydney, new south wales. The area is characterised by beautiful localities such as balmoral, beauty point, clifton gardens and georges heights. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Memories of mosman and surrounding suburbs posts facebook. Clifton gardens, new south wales wikimedia commons. Mosman is located 8 kilometres northeast of the sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the municipality of mosman. Sympathetic to the traditional mosman homesteads of the area, the house alteration consists of retaining and restoring the original.
Today my family were in mosman and drove past a sign for clifton gardens so decided to go on a walk to see it. Free download maps and tracknotes for the taronga zoo, clifton gardens return via sirius cove walk. Clifton gardens reserve and beach mosman parraparents. Visit clifton gardens on your trip to mosman or australia. Church of the blessed sacrament, clifton gardens, new south. Clifton gardens is an urban locality in the suburb of mosman in sydney, new south wales, australia. Brief history of mosman and its streets spit junction, 1921, looking west along military road towards cremorne with spit road to the right and vista street on the left. In our books, clifton gardens is the one of the best sydney harbour beaches. Clifton gardens swimming pool, mosman clifton gardens. If you are travelling by bus, the best way to get there is by bus number 228 which stops near the entrance or alternative take bus number 233, 238 or 247. Clifton gardens mosman 2020 all you need to know before. Mosman is a place of history and beauty, located 8 kilometres northeast of the cbd on sydneys lower north shore. Browse the latest properties for sale in clifton gardens and find your dream home with. Clifton gardens mosman clifton gardens reserve features a gorgeous, sheltered beach, including a section with a shark net.
Clifton gardens features an affluent residential area and is home to several beaches and wharves on sydney harbour. View sold price history for this house and research neighbouring property values in mosman, nsw 2088. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. My father had survived the war with the famous sixth division from sept 1939 through to 1945 campaigns in. Mosman, neutral bay and middle harbour resident, 15 december 1906. Book your tickets online for clifton gardens, mosman. Learn of the prominent individuals and events which have shaped our municipality. Panorama of clifton gardens, mosman, new south wales picture eb studios createdpublished between 1917 and 1946 nla. In february 1997, a notice was published in the government gazette by mosman council advising that they had assigned.
The area is characterised by beautiful localities such as balmoral, beauty. The manor is a mansion in the sydney suburb of mosman. Postcard, from the mosman library local studies collection. Memories of mosman and surrounding suburbs added a new photo to the album. Located in mosmans chowder bay, this stunning location is the ultimate family weekend destination.
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