Along with other suburbs such as vaucluse, bellevue hill, and darling point, it is one of sydneys wealthiest and most. The area is characterised by beautiful localities such as balmoral, beauty point, clifton gardens and georges heights. Clifton gardens mosman clifton gardens reserve features a gorgeous, sheltered beach, including a section with a shark net. Old footbridge 18801899 at mosman bay mosman library new bridge 19011968 at mosman bay in 1966 mosman library. Clifton gardens, new south wales wikimedia commons. 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. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Nature near the city amazing foreshore walking trails along the water cremorne point, mosman, clifton gardens. Pictorial history titles kingsclear books publishers. 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. Search houses for sale in clifton gardens, nsw 2088. Please note the car park gate at the morella road entrance to clifton gardens reserve will be locked at 9. 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.
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. This life story of a remarkable suburb is notable for its extensive. 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. Map of mosman, nsw 2088 mosman is a suburb on the lower north shore of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. Panorama of clifton gardens, mosman, new south wales picture eb studios createdpublished between 1917 and 1946 nla. Media in category clifton gardens, new south wales the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Find real estate and browse listings of properties for sale in clifton gardens, nsw 2088. Taronga zoo, clifton gardens return via sirius cove.
This walk winds along the coast of sydney harbour with many beautiful views across to the city and of the bush surrounding the track. The manor is a mansion in the sydney suburb of mosman. Book your tickets online for clifton gardens, mosman. Sympathetic to the traditional mosman homesteads of the area, the house alteration consists of retaining and restoring the original. 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.
Mosman is a suburb on the lower north shore of sydney, in the state of new south wales. My father had survived the war with the famous sixth division from sept 1939 through to 1945 campaigns in. 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. Clifton gardens is an urban locality in the suburb of mosman in sydney, new south wales, australia. Mosman is a place of history and beauty, located 8 kilometres northeast of the cbd on sydneys lower north shore. They date from the beginning of the last century, roughly 1900 to 1920. 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. It is listed on the heritage register of new south wales. Mosman council does not take bookingsreservations for the covered picnic tables at clifton gardens reserve. Careening cove, neutral bay, cremorne, clifton gardens, balmoral, mosman. The book of sydney suburbs, compiled by frances pollen, angus. Mosman council building records held at mosman library.
Church of the blessed sacrament, clifton gardens, new. 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. Clifton gardens is an urban locality in the suburb of mosman in sydney, new south wales. Memories of mosman and surrounding suburbs added a new photo to the album. The early history of chowder bay by these seafaring men also shows a run of. It is one of australias premier suburbs, with an unmatched setting on sydney harbour. 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. 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. 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. Clifton gardens is located in the local government area of the municipality of mosman and is part of the lower north shore.
The beach is where the suburb meets the sea, and its a gorgeous little secret that the locals have kept well for years. View sold price history for this house and research neighbouring property values in mosman, nsw 2088. Learn of the prominent individuals and events which have shaped our municipality. Parkhound takes care of all the hassle including contracts and payments. Braye, local studies librarian in local history permalink comment. Father peter murphy was appointed to the newly formed parish of clifton gardens on 9 march 1926, living at mosman. Visit clifton gardens on your trip to mosman or australia. 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. 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. Obelisk beach mosman 2020 all you need to know before. Property data for 1 clifton street, mosman, nsw 2088. Entry to the beach and car spots is via morella road, mosman. The alexander st car park is under redevelopment currently and is not expected to open again until 2016. Aerial view showing the baths and the pleasure grounds pavilion.
Today my family were in mosman and drove past a sign for clifton gardens so decided to go on a walk to see it. I used to fish down at that area with ronny antcliffedec and once or twice maybe with ronny arigho. In our books, clifton gardens is the one of the best sydney harbour beaches. Clifton gardens swimming pool, mosman clifton gardens. Supercontext morella, 5 morella rd, mosman divisare. Mosman is one of the most sought after suburbs in sydney. Clifton gardens reserve and beach mosman parraparents. Clifton gardens is also a popular fishing spot in summer. Clifton gardens is a suburb in mosman, on sydneys north shore. Clifton gardens is just a 5min drive from taronga zoo, heading north east. Book your clifton gardens, mosman vacation rentals online. We recently came across some historic postcards of mosmans bay and clifton gardens on the photo sharing website flickr.
There were loads of fishers on the wharf some had there lines in the blocked. 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. Located in mosmans chowder bay, this stunning location is the ultimate family weekend destination. Mosman, new south wales wikipedia republished wiki 2. Clifton gardens features an affluent residential area and is home to several beaches and wharves on sydney harbour. This secluded beach is on the harbour at mosman, just across the water from watsons bay.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Mosman voices provides access to oral history interviews about the sydney suburb of 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. Mosman daily, 19 january 1940, 20 february 1940, 8 november 1967, 1 june 1968, 9 march 1973. Clifton gardens beach and baths, mosman hello sydney kids. My recollections of clifton gardens start soon after world war two ended.
Mosman is named after archibald mosman 1799 1863 and his twin brother george, who moved onto a. Rob sturrock, a pictorial history of mosman, vol 1, griffin press, netley, 1982, p 62. Browse the latest properties for sale in clifton gardens and find your dream home with. Free download maps and tracknotes for the taronga zoo, clifton gardens return via sirius cove walk. Panorama of clifton gardens, mosman, new south wales picture eb studios. Mosman, new south wales wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Mosman, neutral bay and middle harbour resident, 15 december 1906. Squatter camps on clifton gardens 1946 to 1958 mosman memories. Middle harbour clifton gardens clifton gardens, mosman. Clifton gardens features an affluent residential area and is home to several. 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. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more.
It was a lovely large park with bathrooms and a playground and it was right on the water. Church of the blessed sacrament, clifton gardens, new south. It was a magnificent area and clifton gardens was a sort of brigadoon, an area of mystery and great beauty, different people from mosman i think and only occasionally permeated. This life story of a remarkable suburb is notable for its. Clifton gardens is a secluded beach and you have to wiggle through the back streets of mosman to find it, do check out the map below. My father had survived the war with the famous sixth division from sept 1939 through to 1945 campaigns in the.
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. In february 1997, a notice was published in the government gazette by mosman council advising that they had assigned. Mosman is named after archibald mosman 17991863 and his twin. The area is characterised by beautiful localities such as balmoral, beauty. Blues point, mcmahons point, lavender bay, milsons point, kirribilli, neutral bay, cremorne, clifton gardens, balmoral. Postcard, from the mosman library local studies collection. Ldrivo everyones perfect driving school in mosman, nsw. 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.
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. Obelisk beach mosman 2020 all you need to know before you. Ferries go past all the time, but the distance protects beachgoers from curious onlookers. 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. Friday february 1, 2008 postcards from mosmans past.