Dearin Reserve, on Heron Cove at Newport, with Haystack Point to the north, Newport Public wharf, Newport Hotel and Old Mangrove Bay to the south, is another area on the Pittwater estuary that was resumed to provide ‘access’ to that waterbody for residents and visitors and that residents have stood up for over the years.
Dearin Park has been stated to be named after Mr. and Mrs. Dearin who lived at the bottom of Gladstone street and gave the land to the council for the residents use as a reserve. Although this has become a popular local anecdote, the land was actually resumed from Mr. Dearin and two others in the 1920's. The name was given to honour his looking after the reserve, even after that resumption in what reads as a touch of lording over a resident and bullying by the then council.
Records indicate his home was at end of Gladstone and on Princes street – at the waterfront end of Lot 7, Section A Town of Newport.
This is also where, at least three times, residents have stood up to defend the Pittwater foreshores and this reserve in particular from developmental impacts that would destroy its environment and all that lives there because that had been retained.
The second instance was approved by the then Warringah Shire Council. The third time the reserve's verges on the estuary were threatened, the formed for that purpose community group, the 'Dearin Park Newport Foreshores Preservation Committee', created a logo which would go on to epitomise the tenets of Pittwater residents so symbolically it would become Pittwater Council's logo.
The third time occurred during the years Pittwater residents were going through the process of establishing their own council, which had been fomenting since at least 1911 and resurfaces regularly through local residents groups from then on. Some were even asking the Warringah Shire Council how to set up their own council, and being rebuffed, ignored or told to seek out their own information. However, a series of incidents and attitudes had been occurring for some time. These galvanised locals to commence and continue with the process which led to the formal installing of a council for, about and by Pittwater.
The Dearin Park Newport Foreshores Preservation Committee had as their object preserving the remnant of foreshore mangroves at Newport.
The first attempt to take these over and remove them was to facilitate fattening oysters at Newport, and the subsequent local backlash, could be considered among the first times Newport locals stood up to those who would destroy the environment for financial gain.
In 1906, the year after the December race between John Roche in a 16ft one he built with other local man William D M Taylor (Don, also born in 1884 and son of Bayview gentleman Patrick Thomson Taylor and brother of Gordon Taylor) and Queensland racing men, the Crouch brothers, another Queenslander appears on the estuary, this time in connection with oysters, only this gentleman is renowned for being one of the primary instigators behind the pearl industry in Australia and is still called the 'Pearl King', James Clarke.
His application for a lot of oyster leases, which would have alienated much of the foreshores of Pittwater was met with a 'nay' from those who lived here. This was soon after a public wharf at Newport was finally built in 1898, making it easier for paddle-steamers to land excursionists in Newport. Prior to that they were restricted to those who had an agreement with the Newport Hotel wharf, originally called 'Victoria Wharf' after Queen Victoria, whose sons visited here on August 1st 1881, the day Barrenjoey Lighthouse shone out for the first time.
The papers of then chart the protest and its success:
GOVERNMENT NOTICES.
Department of Fisheries, Sydney, 7th June, 1905. IT is hereby notified, for general information, that the undermentioned persons have applied to LEASE for OYSTER CULTURE the portions of Undset opposite their respective names Tracings showing the positions of the several portions enumerated, may be inspected at this Department daily (excepting Saturdays), between 11 and 3 o'clock, and on Saturdays between 11 and 12 o'clock Any person may, by memorial to the Board of Fisheries, within thirty days from the date of this Notice, and on grounds to be stated In such memorial, pray that leases of the portions may not be granted, J. A. MOODIE, Secretary.
WILLIAM SYKES 300 yards Parish Narrabeen, on an eastern shore of Pittwater, near the northern entrance to Crystal Bay, and fronting R Melville's portion No 10 of 60 acres
WILLIAM SYKES 200 yards Parish Narrabeen on an eastern shore of Pittwater, near the southern entrance to Crystal Bay at Haystack Point. Advertising. (1905, July 6). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved fromhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14708916
FISHERIES MATTERS.
A meeting of the Fisheries Board was held on Wednesday, when a number of important matters were dealt with. An oyster lessee wrote in reference to 12,400 yards of oyster foreshore which he proposes to secure for fattening and cultivation beds in the Newport Arm of Broken Bay. He intended to undertake oyster cultivation on modern scientific and practical lines, and asked for authority to lay down protecting dwarf walls at various places to prevent the seas which occasionally break in the Pittwater bays from washing the oysters away. He proposed to put down some thousands of bags of oysters as soon as the desired permission was granted. The board, while approving of the scheme, found that it was a matter for the Navigation Department, and referred the question to that body. FISHERIES MATTERS. (1906, July 6). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14783997
CLOSING-UP THE FORESHORES.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Sir,--Your excellent and well-written leading article of the 14th Inst re the Australian tourist is intended, I presume, to emphasise the fact that any effort vie can put forth to attract our own people in addition to those from abroad will be a good investment on behalf of the residents of this continent. With such ideas I readily concur, and with sound and Intelligent official supervision nothing should umala to prevent Australia (with its numerous beauty spots and health resorts, embracing a variety of climate, the worst of which Is not detrimental to health from standing out conspicuously as a place to be visited by travellers, and It is to be hoped that the small initial successes, attending the efforts of our own State will be continued at an even larger scale. This can only be done by preserving the existing attractions, If not Increasing them. But what one department is striving to do another department is rapidly undoing, perhaps unintentionally. I allude to the action of the Fisheries Department in so readily leasing the foreshores to oyster culturists, who are invading all the waterside tourist resorts wherever they can gain a footing, thus preventing travellers, periodical residents, and the public from uninterrupted access to the shores of the many beautiful bays and estuaries extending from the Tweed River to Cape Howe. From press reports I learn that Georges River around Como has been almost denuded of visitors through this action The same thing is occurring at Newport, Pittwater, one of the most beautiful and picturesque watering places in the Commonwealth, and included in the Government Tourist Bureau’s itinerary. Part of these foreshores have already been leased, and an application is now lodged to grasp the remaining available shores fronting this pretty little spot. As tourists excursionists, general public, etc , and oyster leases do not seem to thrive together they must be kept apart, and the action of keeping the public from what is considered by many their right to free access must naturally cause friction which should be obviated at all costs and this could be done by a little consideration. Oyster culturists have their rights in common with other people, and such rights should be guarded, but privileged They should not be to the detriment of others, and there are "one or two others" Surely plenty of space is available within the State without alienating the foreshores immediately surrounding the points of arrival and embarcation at tourist resorts to oyster lessees
Another matter to be considered is the disfigurement of the foreshores with ballast stones and notice boards erected on unsightly poles extending all round the bays, rendering navigation at night for small boats and pleasure vessels both difficult and dangerous. The present administration is certainly unsatisfactory to waterside residents and other lovers of aquatics, who In many Instances help add to the natural beauties of their surroundings by the erection of bijou dwellings and other Improvements. Pleasant surroundings often Induce monied people to settle and as every additional family settled In the State is a contribution to its wealth, they should be encouraged. Another matter is good accommodation under proper supervision, for If travellers are well pleased with their surroundings and temporary quarters they will be Induced to revisit such places. It is stated American travellers alone spend annually £20,000,000 in Europe Part of this amount might be diverted towards Australia under good advertisement and supervision. Other pertinent matters could be mentioned, but I will not at present ask you to devote more of your valuable space for same. In conclusion, I beg to note that I am not interested In tourists' or health resorts personally, such as catering for them, 0r In any pecuniary manner other than an ordinary member of the community having our welfare at heart I am, etc , JOHN B. NICOLL. Newport, July 16. CLOSING UP THE FORESHORES. (1906, July 21). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 12. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14787660
Objections to Extensive Oyster Leases.
Recently the Fisheries Board decided to lease 10,000 yards of foreshore In Pittwater to an enterprising man for oyster-fattening beds. The area was not continuous, but scattered round Pittwater, Bayview, Newport, Careel Bay, The Basin, and Saltpan Point. Several objections were, however, resolved to the leasing, residents having water frontages urging that there would be depreciation of their property, interference with their water approach, and deprivation of net-fishermen by taking away their hauling grounds. They also pointed out that unsightly stakes and stones would be laid on the leases in connection with oyster culture, and that the sewage from houses round this arm of Broken Bay would make the oysters dangerous food. Mr. F. Farnell (chairman of the board) and Mr. J. A. Brodie (chief inspector) paid a visit to the place a few days ago to Investigate the validity of the objections, and reported that none of the objections was tenable. Provision had been made for boat access to properties abutting on the lease, the hauling grounds were not to be leased, the Navigation Department had no objection to the erection of ballast walls to protect the oyster banks at Careel Bay and Saltpan Point so long as they did not extend further out than low water mark, and there was no danger of the oysters becoming affected by sewage. With this report before It the board decided to grant the majority of the leases, but set apart Towler's and Lovett's Bays and other parts used by the public for public oyster reserves. FRANCE REFUSES SOCIALISM. (1906, August 4). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved fromhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14791145
OYSTER LEASES AND PUBLIC RIGHTS. AN EMPHATIC PROTEST.
Dr. R. Arthur, M.L.A., introduced a deputation to the Chief Secretary yesterday respecting the alienation of foreshores for oyster leases at Pittwater. The case was succinctly put by the introducer, and Messrs. T. A. Dibbs, J. T. Swanson, F. Jackson, Trevor Jones, and J. B. Nicoll. They explained that Pittwater was one of the beauty spots near Sydney, and one of its chief attractions was the ease of access to the water's edge, its yachting area, and camping spots.
The local people were disturbed at finding that application had been made for oyster leases all round Pittwater near population centres and recognised holiday resorts, to which the public had had access ever since settlement had taken place in the State. To take away these for oyster leases was, it was urged, an unnecessary and uncalled-for proceeding. The small amount of revenue derivable from the leases would not be worth considering.
Oyster lessees have been given the right to erect poles and retaining walls, which would restrict navigation, and they had already ordered the public off their leases. The deputation asked that five or the leases, at least, should be refused, notably, M'Carr's Creek entrance, Kuring-gai Chase, and the Basin or Coaster's Retreat. Altogether 16,500 yards of lease were to be granted, and the public would have 16,500 yards less of foreshores to land on, while those who had purchased properties at Newport lately would not have water access to their land.
Mr. Hogue: No one had any right to order the public off the proposed leases.
Mr. T. A. Dibbs pointed out that the Ku-ring-gai Chase trustees and the Fisheries Board had overlapping control of the foreshores of the park. At Coal and Candle Creek a few years ago all the oysters were cleaned out by someone's authority.
Mr. Trevor Jones said that section 4S of the Fisheries Act, relating to leases, left it open for existing lessees to give the public much trouble if they accidentally trespassed on the leases or disturbed the oysters.
Dr. Arthur: Can the people who ordered the public off the foreshores be punished fordoing so?
Mr. J. T. Swanson said that the Fisheries Board had an inspection of the leases recently, but did not let the objectors know; they were coming.
Mr. Hogue, In reply, said he would not express any opinion as to whether those who ordered people off the leases could be punished, but they had no legal right to do so. The Fisheries Board was charged with the administration of the Act, and he had been prepared to grant the leases on its recommendation, but when Mr. James Clarke's applications for leases came before him, and were followed by the objections, he suspended their issue till he heard more from the people most concerned. He had to encourage the oyster industry on the one hand and see that settlement of the people was not retarded on the other. People could not be given a right to wander all over the leases when they were granted. If they were, the oysters would soon disappear. Mr. Clarke was an enterprising man, who had made a life-long study of oyster culture, and it was his duty to give him encouragement. At the same time the granting of the leases did not give the lessee the right to warn people off. He would meet the objectors by not granting the leases at the Basin and on Ku-ring-gai .Chase, and would consider others, but the majority of the leases did not inter-fere with the public enjoyment, and would be granted. OYSTER LEASES AND PUBLIC RIGHTS. (1906, August 23).The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14797671
IT is hereby notified for general information the undermentioned persons have applied to LEASE for OYSTER CULTURE the portions of leases opposite their respective names. Tracings, showing the positions of the several portions enumerated may he inspected at this Department dally (excepting Saturdays), between ll and S o'clock, and on Saturdays between ll and 12 o'clock. Any person may, by memorial to the Board of Fishers within thirty days from the date of this notice, and on grounds to be stated In such memorial, pray the that leases of the portions may not be granted:
J. A. BRODIE, Secretary.
BROKEN BAY.
THOMAS TEMPLEMAN.-300 yards-Parish Broken Bay.-At the eastern end of Little Pittwater Hauling Ground, and extending easterly, THOMAS TEMPLEMAN.-300 yards-Parish Broken Bay. At the Western End of Little Pittwater Hauling Ground, and extending westerly.
PITTWATER.
JAMES CLARK.- 500 yards-Parish Broken Bay-On the northern side of Lovett Bay, Pittwater, extending westerly from a point adjacent to the stonewall and wharf near the south-western corner of Joseph Carlos' portion No. 17 of 40 acres. Advertising. (1906, August 25). The Sydney Morning Herald(NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28156562
As Pittwater people, supported by the relatively new Kuring-gai Chase reserve and board, were doing their utmost to establish Pittwater as a holiday resort area, and Pittwater Regattas were attracting more people to the estuary itself, being able to access the water brought about slight compromise:
FISHERIES MATTERS.
Mr. F. Farnell presided at the Fisheries board meeting on Wednesday. As a result of the protests of residents of Pittwater the board decided not to grant oyster leases of 1700 yards at the Basin or Coaster's Retreat, and of 200 yards at the Maze, Pittwater but to reserve these for the public use. FISHERIES MATTERS. (1906, August 31). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28153824
Water maze, Newport, ca. 1900-1910, courtesy State Library of NSW.
Pittwater is still a place thousands run to for its environmental beauty, as it has been since Sydney people gained a day of recreation and could afford a ticket on a steamer to where they may access 'Newport Oysters', a swim at the beach, or just a place to picnic among a pristine environment - picnicking was all the rage.
Soon after Newport Hotel opened 'Excursionists' were visiting the area via steamers - the roads being a little bumpy still and more of a track than a road on vehicles, such as horse-drawn coaches, and by 1900, on bicycles through cycling clubs. Thousands came.
This report from January 1881 describes:
Sydney Items by "Observer."
SYDNEY TO NEWPORT.
On Saturday last a large number of excursionists availed themselves of the holiday to visit Newport, which is situated at the head of Pittwater, about three hours steam from Sydney; and as there has been for some time continual allusions to the attractions in and around its locality, I took a ticket at a cost of 5s. for the trip, and must say the amount was well spent, the excursion turning out pleasant beyond all expectations.
On landing at Newport, with an appetite sharpened by the steady steam trip of fifteen miles to Barranjoey, against a light north-easterly breeze, and being composed by the smooth run of four miles up the Pittwater inlet, the sight of a good supply of peaches with the bloom on them, pears, apples, and passion fruit, etc., beneath a tent erected by some enterprising local farmer, was a welcome surprise, and it is needless to say the fruit suffered severely.
After this the Newport Hotel was visited, and, as dinner was ready, this had to be attended to at the moderate cost of 1s. 6d.; but, the time being limited, the roving portion of the excursion began, and I soon found beautifully-shaded glens, with picnic parties sitting upon beds of light green moss, beneath broad-topped trees. There were ferns of many kinds to gather; the native cabbage-tree, rock lilies, and staghorns, could be seen growing to perfection; and then the climbing-plants attached from the bottom to the top of the high gum trees, and drooping, in naturally-formed festoons, from the ends of each bough to the ground, and, passing on to other trees, formed a picture not soon forgotten.
Afterwards the sea beach was reached in about three quarters of a mile from Newport, and we learned of numerous caves to visit, but they were left for a more convenient time, and the fear of being too late for our steamer soon brought us to Newport beach, where oysters are numerous; and there must be good fishing ground near, as some fair samples were hauled ashore by those people who came pre-pared with lines and other articles.
It is lucky the caves and other things we heard of did not tempt us, for it was not long after reaching the wharf that the Illawarra's whistle gave its last shriek, and we were just arranging how to while away the time on the homeward trip, it never being considered pleasant to go back the way you come.
On turning the first point after leaving the Newport wharf, a beautiful scene of hill and dale on both sides of the noble expanse of the broad lake-like Pittwater, with bold grotesque shaped sandstone headland projecting at numerous parts on both sides, and neat white sandy beaches nestled at the ends of irregularly formed bays, stretching 4 miles to Barrenjoey on the west side, and to the Hawkesbury Head on the east, with an island in view between these points, of couchant lion shape, as if guarding the entrance of the angry sea when setting from east to west, and on turning Barranjoey Head for home to observe the crested waves dashing against the rocky projections causing white fairy like foam for a moment, and at times when dashed high enough, the prismatic colors of the particles of sea water were so brilliant that one might be excused for wishing they would not fade so soon.
At this stage of the trip, however, the pleasures ended for me, as the steady rolling waves caused curious feelings, culminating in irregular movements over the side of the steamer, and making me wish myself safely moored in Sydney, as was the case at 7.20 p.m.
Sydney Items by "Observer." (1881, January 6). The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), p. 6. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article814463
Disembarking at Newport for picnic, circa 1900 (Ferry is the SS Phoenix), 'Newport Wharf '- by Sydney & Ashfield : Broadhurst Post Card Publishers from album: Scenes of Newport, N.S.W, courtesy State Library of NSW
Dearin Reserve is in Section A of the 1880 ‘New Marine Township of Newport’ subdivision and land sale by Charles Jeanerett and George Pile. As this was the waterfront section of the subdivision, and the Lots had limited availability along that stretch (with Newport Hotel grounds taking up so much of the estuary frontage) the land went to market at higher prices than Lots. Nevertheless, they all sold at the first offering:
Township of Newport, Pittwater Sec A, lot 1 £40 10s-Mr G F Want, lots 2 and 3, £70-Mr. Gilchrist, lot 4, £42 5s-Mr G F Want, lot 5, £36-Mr Hinton, lot 6 £36, and lot 7, £38 10s-Mr Bishop, lots 8, 9, 10, and 11, £156-Mr J W Foster, lots 12 and 13, £80- Mr G F. Want, sec B, lots land 2, £17 10s-Mr G F. Want, lots 3 and 4, £17 10s-Mr Want, lots 5,6, and 7, £24 15s-Mr Gilchrist, sec C, lot 1, £22, and lot 2, £17, Mr John Dowd , sec D, lot 2, £11, and lot 3, £13 15s-Mr Want, lots 4, 5, and 6, £36-Mr Bennett, lot 7,£12-Mr Jeanneret, lots 10,11,and 12, £42-Mr Jeanneret, lots 13 and 14, £28,10s-Mr S Swain, sec L, lots 1,2, and 3, £48, -Mr. J. Lix ; lot 4, £15-Mr. N. Bungay ; lots 5, 6, and 7, £55, 19s-Mr. N. Bungay ; lots 8, 9,10, and 11, £68-Mr. Want ; lot 12. £15-Mr. Mullarky; lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, £64 … PROPERTY SALES. (1880, November 27). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13477065
Land buyers at Newport 1880-1890 – Section A is where land for reserve was at Pittwater estuary end of Gladstone and Queen street:, per HRLV, John Foster, Lots 8 to 11, Section A, James Rule (of Ballarat) Lots 8 to 13, Section B, and Lots 5 to 15 & 17 Section C, Elizabeth and Sarah Jane Ewart, Lots 12 and 13, Section A, Ann Hordern (widow) Lots 2 and 3 Section A,
Some of these changed hands again within months of those first and sales, with the Certificate of Titles registry showing as John Foster, Lots 8 to 11, Section A, James Rule (of Ballarat) Lots 8 to 13, Section B, and Lots 5 to 15 & 17 Section C, Elizabeth and Sarah Jane Ewart, Lots 12 and 13, Section A, Ann Hordern (widow) Lots 2 and 3 Section A.
Lot 13 is where the current day Newport Motel was built and opened in 1962.
Walter James Dearin acquired an interest in these limited availability blocks three decades later, when most of them had changed hands several times. He was a solicitor who worked as a Proctor.
Walter was born in 1878, the fourth child and third son of Thomas Henry Dearin and Ann Jane née Rofe. Thomas Henry Dearin was born in Sydney in 1847 to Thomas Browning and Marian Dearin.
Births DEARIN. - August 9, at her residence, Richmond Cottage, Castlereagh Street, Redfern, the wife of Thomas H. Dearin, of a son. Family Notices (1878, August 31). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28394506
Thomas and Ann had nine children: Thomas Richmond Browning Dearin (1871–1945) Annie Louisa Dearin (1873–1938), Herbert Henry Dearin(1876–1954), Walter James Dearin(1878–1964), Miriam Blanche Dearin (1881–1970), Eva May Dearin(1883–1964), Septimus Manly Dearin (1885–1901), Daphne Dora Dearin (1889–1961), Beatrice Rose Dearin (1891–1991).
Septimus Manly Dearin was born in 1885, in Manly. He died on 16 November 1901, in Redfern at the age of just 16, and was buried in Waverley Cemetery.
From the 1870s, Dearin and his family lived on Castlereagh (Chalmers) Street, Redfern and briefly in Manly (1884- 1887) before purchasing a property called ‘Daphne’ at 6 Dowling Street, Redfern around 1888. According to one newspaper report, the property had a ‘pretty ballroom’ attached to it.
Before his entry to local government, Dearin was a coal merchant on Druitt Street, Redfern. He was also an auditor for Redfern Council. He was a keen bowls player, winning a contest playing for the Redfern Clubs against the Balmain Green in 1898.
Mr. Dearin was elected an alderman of Redfern Council on May 27 1889, after a vacancy created by the death of Alderman Peter Sutton. He served until 1891. In February 1895, Dearin took legal action against Redfern’s Mayor, William Davis, for entering into a contract with the municipality for the supply of electric light for his hotel in Crown Street, outside the municipal boundaries. A hearing was held at the Supreme Court in May and the judge ruled in Dearin’s favour, finding Davis ‘entered into a contract with the council for the supply of electric light to his house’ and that he was in breach of the Municipalities Act which ‘forbade aldermen from entering into contracts with municipalities’. Though Davis resigned after the decision, he was re-elected unopposed the following month.
Dearin stood for election again in September 1900, after an extraordinary vacancy was created by the retirement of Alderman William Thomas Poole. He was elected on 26 September with 119 votes, serving until 1905. He was again elected in 1908, serving until 1915.
Thomas Henry Dearin circa May 1908 - courtesy City of Sydney archives
Thomas Henry Dearin died at his residence on 26 August 1916, his estate valued at £31,319. The funeral left his residence for Waverley Cemetery on August 28 where he was buried, his headstone reading ‘Alderman of Redfern for 21 years’.
APPLICATIONS FOR PROBATE will be made after fourteen days from the date set against each name, September 11, 1916 .... DEARIN, Thomas Henry, Redfern, gentleman. Thomas Richmond Browning Dearing, Herbert Henry Dearin and Walter James Dearin, ex’ors. W. J. Dearin, Mona Vale, via Manly, proctor...
The epitaph, and his fathers' service in local government, would have formed a large influence on Walter's upbringing. The Probate Notice also informs that Walter was in Pittwater from at least 1916 although his wife's residence is listed as Cremorne.
Walter married Carmen Louise Hall on April 11 1906, in Glebe Point, and they and one son whom they named 'Clarence Mervyn Walter', who was born in 1909. Carmen was the daughter of George and Marie Louise Hall.
Carmen passed away suddenly in 1925, aged just 42.
HALL. —The Friends of Mrs. LOUISE HALL are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of her late HUSBAND, George; to leave our Private Mortuary, 7 Elizabeth-street, city, THIS TUESDAY, at 1 p.m., for C of E. Cemetery, Rookwood. Mrs. P. KIRBY and SON, Limited, Funeral Directors.
HALL.—The Friends of Mrs. DEARIN, Mr. and Mrs. STUART ELDER, Mr. and Mrs. DUDLEY COHEN, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. SCOUT, and GLADYS HALL, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved FATHER, George; to leave our Private Mortuary, 7 Elizabeth-street, city, THIS TUESDAY, at 1 p.m., for Rookwood. Mrs. P. KIRBY and SON, Limited, 236 Miller-street, North Sydney. Family Notices (1921, October 4). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15982225
DEARIN.— 6th July, 1925, at her residence, "Noorooma," 11 Parraween-street, Cremorne. Carmen Louise Dearin. Aged 42. Beloved wife of Walter James Dearin. Family Notices (1925, July 7). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 10 (FINAL EXTRA). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223742342
DEARIN.-July 6, (suddenly), at Noorooma, Parraween-street, Cremorne, Carmen Louise, beloved wife of Walter Dearin (solicitor). Family Notices (1925, July 7). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16213728
DEARIN.—July 6, at Noorooma, Cremorne, Carmen, dearly-beloved mother of Clarence Mervyn Dearin. Deeply missed.
DEARIN.-July 6, at Noorooma, Cremorne, Carmen Louise, dearly-beloved daughter of the late George Hall and Marie Louise Hall, and sister of Beatrice, Ruby, Irene, and Gladys, and aunt of Bernard Scott. Beloved by all.
DEARIN.-July 6, at Noorooma, Cremorne, Carmen, dearly-beloved sister-in-law of Dudley L. Cohen-Stuart, M. Elder, and Rupert Scott. Family Notices (1925, July 8). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 12. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16233950
DEARIN.-The Relatives and Friends of the late CARMEN LOUISE DEARIN are kindly invited to attend her Funeral; to leave Mrs. P. Kirby and Son, Ltd., Funeral Parlours, THIS WEDNESDAY, at 2.30 p.m., for Church of England Cemetery, South Head, Motor funeral. Mrs. P. KIRBY and SON, LTD., 153 Phillip-street, city, Motor Service. Family Notices (1925, July 8). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 11. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16233893
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF-.NEW: SOUTH WALES.— PROBATE JURISDICTION.— In the Estate of CARMEN LOUISE 'DEARIN late of Cremorne near Sydney In the. State of South Wales Married Woman deceased Intestate. APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Letters of Administration of the estate and effects of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to WALTER JAMES DEARIN the Husband of the said deceased. And . all persons having any claims against the said estate are required to forward particulars thereof to the within the said fourteen days and all notices may- be served at the office of the undersigned WALTER JAMES DEARIN Proctor Gladstone Street Newport. Advertising (1925, September 3). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 10. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245245317
DEARIN.-In sad and loving memory of Carmen Dearin (nee Hall), who fell asleep July 6, 1925. Peacefully sleeping until the day dawns. Inserted by her loving mother and sisters. Family Notices (1928, July 6). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 12. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16477471
MORE LEGAL MEN
Admitted By Full Court
The Full Court to-day admitted an other big batch of legal men, including Eugene Gorman, K.O., of Victoria, on the motion of Mr. A. V. Maxwell, K.C. On the motion of Mr. O'Sullivan, Francis Charles Hidden, Phillip Morgan Woodward, on the application of Mr. A. R. J. Watt, K.C., were admitted to the Bar. The names of Walter James Dearin and Frederick James Wilmshurst, at their own request, were removed from the roll of solicitors and placed on the roll of barristers. New Barrister (1932, November 18). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 13. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230567362
A solicitor provides legal advice and prepares documents, while a barrister specialises in courtroom advocacy and expert legal opinions.
Clarence would later marry the daughter of Percy George Nathaniel Rofe (1873 - 1953), a son of Alfred Rofe (1841-1902 - Solicitor of Brickfield Hill, Sydney) and brother of Ann Jane Dearin.
LACE AND SATIN
LAST NIGHT'S WEDDING
A gown of angel's skin lace over satin in an off-white shade, was worn by Miss Ethel Rofe, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Rofe, of Turramurra, for her marriage at St. Stephen s Church last night to Mr. Clarence Dearin, only son of Mr. W. Dearin, and of the late Mrs. Dearin, of Newport and Sydney.
CUT on classical lines, the frock had a long full train and a coronet of pearls held the veil of cut tulle in place. The bride carried a trailing sheaf of orange blossom. Miss Rene Rofe attended her sister and wore a long-sleeved frock of Bavarian blue peau-de-peche and a matching halo hat. She carried a sheaf of pink carnations and cluster of forget-me-nots. Rev. J. McLeod officiated at the ceremony and Mr. William Croker acted as best man. At the reception, which was held at the Pickwick Club, the bride's mother wore a gown of schooner blue romaine, and added a posy of red roses as a contrast. A frock of sea-blue matelasse, with a short cape, and with navy accessories was worn by the bride when she left the reception. LACE AND SATIN (1935, September 27). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 14 (FINAL EXTRA). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article231180077
St. Stephen's Church, Macquarie Street, was chosen for the wedding last night of Miss Ethel Rofe, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Rofe, of Turramurra, to Mr. Clarence Dearin, only son of Mr. W. J. Dearin and the late Mrs. Dearin, of Newport. Ivory angel skin mounted on satin fashioned her classical gown, and she carried a shower of orange blossom. Miss Renee Rofe, wearing a frock of Bavarian blue peau de peche with a wide-brimmed hat of the same material, was a picture;")"" bridesmaid: Mr. William Crocker was best man, and Rev. J. McLeod officiated. Mrs. Rofe was assisted in receiving the guests by Mr. and Mrs D L. Cohen at a reception at the Pickwick Club.
Photo: MRS. CLARENCE DEARIN — Dayne.
The LIFE of SYDNEY (1935, September 27). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article246607454
Later that year Walter married again - he was, by this time, living at 2 Princes Street, Newport:
DEARIN-DEACON.-November 18, 1935, at St. Paul's Church, by Rev. A. S. Smith, Walter James Dearin to Elizabeth Jane Deacon, both of Newport. Family Notices (1935, December 21). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 12. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17215205
Works Approved.
Newport—Garage, Princes Street.—W. J. Dearin, Princes Street, Newport. Buildings and Works Approved (1936, June 3). Construction and Real Estate Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1930 - 1938), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222919272
He died on May 4 1964, in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia, at the age of 86.
Resuming Land for Dearin Reserve: 1920's
The Warringah Shire Council of the 1920's was witnessing the rapid uptake of land through multiple subdivisions across the LGA. Although some were still buying Lots as an investment, the council could see access to beaches, lagoons, the estuary and other green spaces was quickly disappearing via these sales. Along with requiring those who would profit from these ales to provide public infrastructure to provide access to the land, such as the Bells and Eastern wharves built on Scotland Island, or roads at Salt Pan Cove, the council continued its program to resume what it considered should be public access areas - such as Newport Beach or reserves alongside wharves - to maintain access for residents and ensure the area was also accessible for visitors to support the 'holiday resort' dwelling in the beauties of the Pittwater environment established decades before.
A growing number of permanent residents were also looking to better the place for themselves and their children.
The Minutes of the June 15th 1925 Warringah Shire Council Meeting recorded that a letter from the Newport Progress Association 29/5/25, was:
(1) supporting Parents and Citizens Association's request for the construction of bath on the Pittwater side of Newport, (2) asking that a right-of-way be established between Mrs. Scrivener's land and the Lagoon,(3) respecting state of the Flagpole and Honor Roll near the Hotel; (4) asking that an endeavour be made to have netting prohibited in the South portion of Pittwater; (4) on the state of road leading to Scott's Hotel; () re state of Bardo Road, (7) re state of Bilgola Road, from Stanley Street to the Lagoon, and (8) suggesting that the Council endeavour to have the local policeman supplied with a motor bicycle and side-car : Resolved, - (Crs. Hewitt, Hitchcock) That the Council Solicitor be asked to conduct a search as to whether the Scrivener's land actually goes to the--Lagoon. . Resolved, - (Crs. Hitchcock, Hewitt) That the Association be informed it is usual for the local people to look after local Memorials, and-it be suggested that the Newport people should attend to the flagpole and Honor Roll. Resolved, - (Crs. Hewitt, Hitchcock) That the application regarding netting be supported, and the Department be informed of the nuisance from fish being left on the foreshores by net-fishers. Resolved; - (Crs. -Hewitt, Hitchcock) That the request -- re Bardo Road and Bilgola Road be referred to 1id Engineer for-report.
The Newport Parents and Citizens Association of then Newport Public School had written the previous month:
6, Newport Parents citizens Assn. 1/5/25, on the need for swimming baths on the bay side of Newport. Resolved, - (Crs. Hewitt, Rayner) That a reply be sent pointing out that it has been the general practice, when constructing swimming baths, for the public to contribute one-third of the cost, and asking them what their proposal is in this direction. Also enquire as to what site, if any, they have in view..
In July the Newport Parents and Citizens Association (letter dated; 27/7/25) were asking the council to choose a site for baths on Pittwater Bay at Newport (Dearin Reserve), and furnish an estimate of the cost of constructing the baths. Crs. Hewitt and Hitchcock resolved to tell them: 'That the land referred to in the letter has not been resumed, and the Association was asked to suggest another site, 'if they consider the matter urgent'.
By July 1930: 'Newport Progress Assoc. 19/7/30. (i) On advisability of acquiring land west of Newport Hotel and south of old wharf for purpose of constructing a swimming pool, (2) requesting to be furnished with copy of the Engineer's report respecting proposal to construct a bath at the new reserve fronting Kalinya Street'.
The August 25th, 1930 meeting recorded: 2) That tenders be called for the purchase and removal of trees on the Reserve resumed for access at Newport, Pittwater, the trees to be removed to be marked by the President, C. Robertson and the Overseer.
The December 3, 1923 WSC meeting recorded Walter Dearin had moved into real estate through his solicitor's practice:
45. W. J. Dearin. 26/11/23, submitting proposal for redivision of Lot 16 Larges subdivision in Bayview Road, Mona-.Vale,: Referred to the Engineer.
The December 17 1923 meeting records that W. J. Dearin's application for subdivision of Lot 16 of Large's subdivision, Mona Vale, be approved. 4. Resolved,(Crs. Hewitt, Hitchcock)
The meeting held on September 27 1926 recorded that W. J. Dearin (9.9.26), was submitting plan of proposed subdivision of Lots 6/7, Section A, Newport Estate A. Crs, Atkins, Hitchcock resolved: 'That the plan be not approved, as it is not in conformity with the council’s rule regarding frontage'.
The October 11, 1926 recorded: Dearin’s Subdivision: 5.W. J. Dearin 2.10.26. re Council's disapproval of proposed subdivision of Lots 6/7, Section A, Newport, pointing out exceptional circumstances in the case, and asking the Works Committee meet him on the ground Resolved, - (Crs. Hope, Corkery) That the Works Committee meet him on the ground.
The Minutes of the Meeting of 22nd November,1926 record:… Access to Pittwater; 4. W. J. Dearin..12..11.26. replying that he considers his land fronting Kalinya Street, Newport which the Council wishes to resume, is worth at least £800. Resolved; (Crs. Hope, Simpson) That he be informed the council considers his price is excessive, and that it is including his land in a proposed resumption scheme. W. J. Dearin. 16.11.26. pointing out a way of extending the water mains to Newport, otherwise than by carrying them over the hills between there and Mona Vale' : Resolved, - (Ore. Hope, Hitchcock) That a copy of the letter, be sent to the Water Board, Resolved, - (Crs. Hitchcock, Hope)- That the Water Board ' be asked to erect a stand-pipe at Mona Vale, at a convenient place for a public water supply. Service, 52. Robey. Hanson and Strong. 16.11.26. requesting that the road to Waratah Farm, 1 mile off the Gordon Road, be made trafficable. the owner being prepared to,. pay half the cost Resolved1 - (Crs. Hope, Simpson) That the Engineer estimate the cost of making the road trafficable.
The next month:
Newport Baths (on Pittwater) 32.-1 .James Booth.6/12/26. Stating that he considers that a payment of £95 would be a fair adjustment on his Contract, he to take the piles and timber. Resolved; that he be informed the Council is prepared to-settle at £80, the Council to retain the piles and he to be informed that the Council will be calling for tenders for construction on a new site; and will then bear in mind the inconvenience he has been caused.
At the same time the council was publishing a Notice that they would be generating funds, from ratepaying residents of Pittwater, to acquire land for recreation and access. The list was:
SHIRE OF WARRINGAH.
Proposed Special Loan of £21,000,
NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the Warringah Shire Council to apply for authority, under section 180, Local Government Act, 1919, to borrow the sum of £21,000 for the purpose of acquiring certain lands for public recreation purposes in "A" Riding of the Shire, in the localities mentioned hereunder, and for defraying expenses incidental to the effecting of such acquisitions, and to the raising of the loan.
The reserves proposed to/be established, and the estimated value of the lands to be acquired, are— £
(a) Ocean Beach Reserve at Newport £8,970
(b)Reserve for Recreation, and for Access to Pittwater at Newport . £1,820
(c) Ocean Beach Reserve at Mona Vale .. 2,638
(d) Reserve on Pittwater foreshores at Palm Beach 4,042
(e) Reserve at Careel Bay, Pittwater 1,270
(f) Extension of existing Reserve on northern side of Narrabeen Lake 1,526
Total £20,266
Allowance for forced resumptions and for contingencies 3,400
-Total £23,666
Less contribution promised by Government 2,666
Amount proposed to be raised by loan .... £21,000
The interest payable on such loan shall not exceed six per cent. (6%) per annum, and it is proposed to arrange the loan 011 terms which shall provide for the repayment of principal and the payment of interest, combined, in half-yearly instalments extending over a period of twenty-five years. The amount of each such instalment, if the interest be 6%, "will be £816 3s. 6d.
To provide the sum necessary for such instalments, it is proposed to levy a loan rate of one farthing (1d.) in the £ on the unimproved capital value of all ratable land in "A'' Riding. Should such rate not provide sufficient for the purpose, the balance will be paid from the General Fund of the Shire. The total unimproved capital value of all ratable lands in "A" Riding is £1,335,415. "
A report on the proposal, giving detailed descriptions and valuations of the lands to be acquired, may be inspected at the Shire Hall, Brookvale, during office hours. -
Within one month of the publication of this notice, any number not less than 25 per cent, of the ratepayers for "A" Riding may petition the Council to take a poll of ratepayers either as to whether such ratepayers approve of the loan, or whether the loan rate should lie on the unimproved value or on the improved value,, or on both questions. The number of ratepayers -enrolled for "A'’ Riding is 4,418.
R. G. JAMIESON,
Shire Hall, Brookvale, 'Shire Clerk.
1st December, 1926. SHIRE OF WARRINGAH. (1926, December 3). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 5193. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223000695
The Dearin Reserve land resumption was advertised in the Gazette as:
NOTIFICATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919.
IN pursuance of section 536 (4) of the Local Government Act, 1919, and under Division I, Part V, of the Public "Works Act, 1912, I notify that so much of the land hereunder described as is Crown Land is hereby appropriated, and so much thereof as is private property is hereby resumed for public recreation and access purposes; and I further notify that the said land is hereby vested in the Council of the Shire of Warringah,
Dated this twenty-second day of June, 1928.
E. A. BUTTENSHAW,
Minister for Public Works.
Description of Land referred to.
All that piece or parcel of land situate in the Shire of Warringah, parish of Narrabeen, county of Cumberland and State of New South Wales, being lots 8, 9 and 10 and part of lot 7, section A, of the township of Newport, partly comprised in Certificate of Title, register volume 3,618, folio 179 and 180: Commencing at the intersection of the south-eastern side of Gladstone-street with the south-western side of Kalinya-street; and bounded on the north-east by that side of Kalinya-street bearing 169 degrees 21 minutes 264 feet; on the southeast by the north-western boundary of lot 11 of the said section A bearing 259 degrees 21 minutes 213 feet to the high-water mark of Pittwater, Broken Bay; on the south-west generally by that high-water mark to the westernmost corner of the said lot 8; on the north-west by part of the north-western boundary of that lot bearing 79 degrees 21 minuses 251 feet 6 inches; on the southwest by a line bearing 349 degrees 21 minutes 66 feet to the south-eastern side of Gladstone-street aforesaid; and again on the north-west by that side of that street bearing -79 degrees 21 minutes 198 feet 6 inches, to the point of commencement,—having an area of 3 acres 0 roods 1 perch, and said to be in the possession of A. H. Delohery and Harriet M. Thompson, tenants in common, and W. J. Dearing. [Misc. 1928-2,742] [14124] NOTIFICATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919. (1928, July 13). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 3223. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219951175
Certificate of Title, register volume 3,618, folio 179 and 180:
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The Meeting of 23rd July, 1929 records:
6. Inspector of Police 12/7/29. Advising, that the matter of driving of horse-drawn vehicles at night without lights will receive special attention. Received. … 15. W.J.Dearin. Submitting proposal for subdivision of lot 7 at corner of Gladstone Street and Kalinya Street, Newport. Inquiries to be made of him whether he has forgotten that his land is being resumed.
Mr Dearin had taken action soon after he was informed his land would be resumed. The papers of then record:
LAND AND VALUATION COURT.
Chancery-Square;.-Before Mr. Justice Pike-For Hearing
(Valuation district of Warringah)-At 10 a.m. Objections by S. Hamer, N. C. Rickard, H. K. Hunter, J. L. Taverney, Emily German, A, B. Rlackmore, W. S. Nixon. At 2 p.m.: Objection by W. J. Dearin. LAND AND VALUATION COURT. (1928, August 4). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16484261
This record from later that same month shows he wasn't the only landowner who considered the council's best offer less than they wanted:
LAND AND VALUATION COURT.
Chancery-square.-Before Mr. Justice Pike.-At 10 a.m. -For Judgment: Objections to valuations, valuation district of Warringah, by: W. S. Nixon, S. Hamer, N. C. Rickard, H. K. Hunter, J. L. Taverney, E. German, A. B. Blackmore, W. J. Dearin; LAND AND VALUATION COURT. (1928, August 23). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16488670
The newspapers of then ran a few articles about the method of WSC's resumptions, and the amount offered to landowners, not all of them complimentary. The approach and attitude from the council and its councillors was a little heavy-handed. Even so, if the council had not taken this approach these places would not be public land and access to the waterfront, in Dearin Reserve at the south arm of Pittwater, would not exist. The Bible Garden at Palm Beach, founded by Gerald Hercules Robinson, is an instance of a family setting aside a place at Palm Beach where the houses could not block out the view as developments increased.
Later instances would pointedly illuminate land being resumed and the council of those terms of office colluding with developers for profit, and at the expense of the environment - the Homer land at Mona Vale-Bayview being one instance that was never explained.
Walter Dearin had clearly been well informed about the aims of councils and had had an understanding of his father's principals about looking after the community and ensuring integrity in council practices. The matter was resolved and Walter, by then living at 2 Princes Street Newport, took on some civic duties of being a Keeper in another way of the place he loved, a principle still carried forward by residents adjoining the reserve today.
The Minutes of Meeting of Warringah Shire Council held on Monday 25th August, 1930 recorded:
3 3. P.M. Marsh and Harvey. 14/8/30. Submitting plan showing proposal to transfer portion of Lot 33 to Lot 25, Sub. A. Ross Street, Newport. Resolved, That the plan be approved, I (Crs. Austin Ross) 34.W. J..Dearin. 13/6/30. .Requesting that a dead ironbark tree and a small gum tree situated on the Reserve for Access at Newport and overhanging, his property be removed. (Consideration deferred until later in the meeting
The June 25th 1935 records a plan to sell off land dedicated to the community decades before the WSC was formed - thankfully deferred:
Shire Solicitors, 18/6/35, re Council's proposal to petition the Equity Court to authorise the sale of Trafalgar Square, Newport,-setting out what information Counsel requires for submission to the Court by affidavit, and suggesting the application to bring the land under the Real Property be deferred until it is known whether the Court will grant authority to sell the land. Resolved - That the suggestion regarding the bringing of the land under the Real Property Act be adopted, and that Cr. Hughes be delegated to give evidence before the Equity Court on behalf of the Council.
Searle, E. W. (1920). Aerial view of Newport, Broken Bay, New South Wales, ca. 1935 - plus enlarged section from to show placement of reserve and Dearin home at end of Lot 7 and current day 2 Princes Street. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-142046030
Walter taking care of the reserve at the corners of Kalinya, Gladstone and Princes streets continued. The dawn of Spring 1943 brought the opportunity to honour his continued volunteer bushcare work.
The August 31 1943 Shire Clerk’s Report recorded - … 4. Suggesting that this small public reserve running from Kalinya street to the bay be named ‘Dearin Reserve’ in honour of Mr. W. J. Dearin who has been looking after it in an Honorary capacity and that a nameboard be erected on the reserve; Resolved; That the recommendation be adopted, and action taken accordingly; (Crs. Batho, McLean).
The July 18 1944 meeting records one of countless incidences of Pittwater people concerned about the destruction of trees - incidences had preceded this one, and continue until the present day - every tree is worth fighting for and killing one in a public park would not pass unnoticed:
Regarding the-removal of tree from Dearin Reserve, Newport, the Shire Engineer orally reported, pursuant to an instruction from the last meeting of the Council's Finance & General. Reserve Purposes Committee, that he had checked with Overseer Brooks, that 21st appeared to be the date, that he inspected the trunk of the tree when it w.z., mein, and the inspection must have been made on a Saturday afternoon or a Sunday afternoon, that he was not clear which week-end it was. He had also checked with a Mr. Judd. or a Mr. Rudd, a local resident, who said he was present when the tree was cut down, and it was on 27th.
A boatshed in the Reserve
The June 8 1948 WSC meeting recorded:
The FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE'S REPORT, as contained in the Minutes of that Committee's meeting of 1st inst. a copy of which had been supplied to each Councillor, was adopted on motion of Cr. Forster, seconded by Cr. Walsham, with the exception that in regard to Paragraph 6 _Newport Sportsground Sportsground Best options the Shire Clerk report to the next meeting of the Kestmion Finance Committee as to the probable cost of demolishing and re; erecting the two cottages, and the Finance Committee be empowered to act in the matter.
The PARKS & RESERVES COMMITTEE'S REPORT as contained in the Minutes of that Coititte9 meeting of 1st inst., was adopted on the motion of Cr. Forster, seconded by Cr Kent, with the following exceptions __DZading on Pan. 8: Avalon Beach Rosen's Kiosk: ;That Mrs. McKay be permitted to sell her sto* sLërves and fltt1ñgs, but informed that in future the kiosk is not to be used for the sale of goods. (Crs. Forster, Thmber) Para. 10 Dearin Reserve Proposed establishment of boatshed: The Shire Clerk submitted a petition, with 31 signatures, objecting to the establishment of the boatshed. Cr Forster moved, That permission be not granted for the boatshed, but the motion lapsed for want of a seconder. Resolved; That the Committee's recommendation be adopted, and the council approve of the site. (Crs. Walsham, Kent)
The June 22, 1948 Warringah Shire Council meeting records:
W J. Dearin, 15/6/48, regarding Council's decision to permit the establishment of a boatshed on Dearin Reserve, Newport contending that the petitioners against the proposal will suffer by the project, and requesting that Council reconsider the matter, pointing out that a proposal for the enlarging of an existing boatshed adjacent to the public wharf was recently turned down by the Council. (52a) Telegram from Boat- Pittwater Boatshed Proprietors Assoc. protesting against the shed's proposal. (59). G & H. Solomon, 16/6/48 on same matter and pointing out that boats so hired would undoubtedly cause damage to the valuable draft moored in the area and which in turn would affect his business, stating this is why they have never ...
The July 6 1948 meeting recorded:
Parks and Reserves Committee Report: Dearin Reserve – Proposed Boatshed: Letters and petition from L. Thomson, A.W Kemp and W. J. Dearin, for and against the proposal, were dealt with in conjunction with the report. Crs, Dunbar and Kent reported verbally on the inspection made by the of boat-sheds in the Newport locality. Cr. Raft moved, Cr, Kent. seconding, that the previous decision of the Council to approve of the proposal be re-affirmed..-: Cr..-Forster moved, as an amendments that an investigation be made in regard to the hiring of rowing boats at Newport, and what objections local boat-shed proprietors might have to the establishment of another boatshed. The Motion lapsed for want of a seconder and the original motion was then put and carried. Cr. Forster recording his vote against it. The remainder of the report was adopted on the Motion of Cr. Dunbar, seconded by Cr. Kent.
The original proprietor of the boatshed alongside Newport Public Wharf was George Rudkin Jackson, who applied for and was granted permission to use 16 perches in June 1910 for a jetty, boatshed and storage with the Crown Lands (waters) lease running until December 31, 1916 for an annual rent of £4.
SPECIAL LEASES GRANTED. (1910, June 29). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 3545. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226906788
Mr. Jackson renewed his lease.
circa early 1904 -1910 version of Newport Public wharf, showing the extended decking and shelter shed
Road down to Newport Public Wharf in 1912, showing Jackson boatshed. To the right you can see the outline of an oyster bed plot and the tip of Haystack Point. Item: FL2702975, Courtesy NSW State Records and Archives
'Newport Boatshed'; this is the front facing side of the boatshed alongside the wharf - Heron Cove is alongside and part of today's Dearin Reserve can be seen alongside. The first house on the side f the trees going north would be Walter Dearin's home. Image has no date but looks to be circa 1920-30 Image No.: bcp_00640r, courtesy State Library of NSW
Thomas Herbert Wheat was the pre-1940's boatshed proprietor alongside Newport Wharf. The Permissive Occupancy applications of then provide and expanded footprint:
APPLICATIONS FOR LEASES FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES.
Parish Narrabeen, county Cumberland; Special Lease 39-177, Metropolitan, for jetty, boatshed, skids and slips. Land applied for—30 perches below high-water mark of Pittwater at the end of Queen's-parade, Newport. Applicant—Thomas Herbert Wheat. Objections may be lodged at Land Board Office, Sydney. (2513) APPLICATIONS FOR LEASES FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES. (1939, September 8). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 4505. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225838928 - becomes Miles boatshed alongside the ferry wharf (north side)
NOTIFICATION OF GRANTING OF SPECIAL LEASES.
1939-13184 – 1939-177 Metropolitan – Wheat, Thomas Herbert, of Queen’s Parade Newport. Parish Narrabeen, county Cumberland, below high-water mark Pitt water, at the end of Queen's Parade Ms: 7,993 Sy. Area, 30 perches. £20 rent per annum - Boatshed, jetty, slip, and boat building and boat repairing. 1 Jan. 1939 to 31 Dec. 1945.
Special Lease 1937-177, Metropolitan. Thomas Herbert Wheat.—The lease shall be subject to subsections 1 tOi4, 6 to 1§,. and 22a of Regulation No. 106 (notified 27th November, 1931), and? to following special conditions: a) The lease is limited to the surface and to a depth, of fifty (50) feet? below the surface. (b,) Any structures on the land shall be kept in a good, efficient and sanitary conditions and in a thorough state of repair, and free from rate' and mice during the currency of the -lease, to the satisfaction of the .Minister, (c) The lessee1 shall, after determination of the lease by forfeiture, effluxion of time, or otherwise, and within such, time as may be given, remove the structures, or all or any material from the land at his own, cost and without compensation, if required, by the Minister in writing ,to do so. ' (d)1 The lessee shall not allow the accumulation of timber on the land leased, (e) A breach of any of the 'conditions or a conviction under the Public Health Act, as the case may be, will render the lease liable to forfeiture, (f) The rent for the last four years of the term of the lease may be re-appraised either upon reference by the Minister or at the request of. the ...during the first six months of such period. NOTIFICATION OF GRANTING OF SPECIAL LEASES. (1940, March 8). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 1239. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225590477
Thomas Wheat also had a boatshed business at Bobbin Head during this period. Around the corner, at the base of Beaconsfield and next to the hotel, the Solomon family also had a boatshed and boatbuilding business. The Solomon's would buy Jack Miles boatshed business, alongside the public wharf, when he and his wife stepped back.
DEADLY FUMES IN LAUNCH.
Two Men Escape.
BROKEN EXHAUST PIPE.
When the exhaust pipe on the engine of the 35ft cruiser launch Circe broke at sea off Newport yesterday, the two occupants were so affected by carbon monoxide fumes that they had to beach the launch, which was broken to pieces by the surf.
The men were Norman Edward Green, 32, and William Henry Jackson 23, of Wheats boatshed at Bobbin Head. The launch was owned by Mr. J. S. Marks, of Salisbury Road, Rose Bay, and was being brought from Bobbin Head to Sydney.
Fearing that if they stopped the engine the launch would be carried out to sea the men turned the boat in towards the beach at Newport.
Frederick Andrews, a carrier of Newport, saw the men's distress signals as he was driving his lorry down the hill overlooking the sea, and he ran to the beach just as the breakers were carrying the launch close in to the beach. He waded out, and assisted Green and Jack-son out of the boat. Both were suffering severely from the effects of carbon monoxide fumes, and collapsed on the sand. Andrews ran to the surf shed for the respirator, and after first aid treatment the men were taken by Manly Ambulance to the Manly Hospital. Later in the day they were said to be out of danger. DEADLY FUMES IN LAUNCH. (1940, August 23). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 6. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17672828
Launch Gutted
Two men had the narrow of escapes when the 35ft. launch Thiroona caught alight and was gutted a mile from Newport this afternoon.
THE men jumped overboard and the other scrambled into a dinghy. Police say that the launch had had a new engine installed and that the men left Solomon's Boatshed, Newport, to go for a run. When they were about one and a half miles from Bay-view, police say, the engine stopped. The men began to restart the engine and a fire occurred. The men tried to put out the i blaze with. chemical extinguishers. but the flames were too fierce. Launch Gutted (1947, October 21). Daily Mirror (Sydney, NSW : 1941 - 1955), p. 1 (Country Edition). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article273316207
The by 1948 owners of the boatshed alongside the Newport Public Wharf were:
Lease 1948-3972 1947-563, Metropolitan – Miles, John Victor George, and Miles, Yvonne, c.o., J. C. Webster Esq., Solicitor of 44 Martin Place Sydney. At: Parish Narrabeen, county Cumberland, below high water mark at Pittwater, at the end of Queen's Parade, Newport. Area, 31 perches (about). Purpose: Boatshed, Jetty, slips, boat-building and boat-repairing. Lease term: 1 Jan. 1946 to 31 Dec. 1952. Annual rent £27/10
Special Lease 1947-563, Metropolitan. J. V. G. and Y. Miles.—The lease shall be subject to subsections 1, 3, 4, 8 to 13, and 22a of Regulation No. 106 (notified 2nd August, 1940), and -to following special conditions:—(a) No buildings shall be erected on the land leased except in accordance with plans ;and specifications approved by Warringah Shire Council, (b) The lessee shall, at his-own cost, remove any structure erected by him on the foreshore and leave the land clear and to the satisfaction of the Minister for Lands at the expiration of the lease by effluxion of time -or upon determination thereof, (c) The lessee shall not allow the accumulation of lumber on the land leased, and all structures shall be kept in .good efficient and sanitary condition, and in proper repair, and free from rats and mice, during the currency of the lease to .the satisfaction of the Minister, (d) A breach of any of the conditions or a conviction under the Public Health Act, as the case may be, will render the lease liable to forfeiture, (e)' The lease will be subject to the provisions of the Control of Naval Waters Act. NOTIFICATION OF GRANTING OF SPECIAL LEASES. (1948, September 17). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 2460. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224782598
John Victor George Miles, Service number; 3384, served as a Private with the 1 Pioneer Btn. [Pioneer Battalion] - 6 to 10 Reinforcements (October 1916 - January 1917). he embarked at Sydney on the HMAT Beltana A72. The 1st Pioneer Battalion (1 Pnr Bn) was a unique Australian Imperial Force (AIF) unit in World War I, acting as light combat engineers and infantry for the 1st Division, digging trenches, building defences, improving mobility, clearing battlefields, and fighting as needed, primarily on the Western Front. Formed from NSW volunteers in Egypt in 1916, they were vital for construction and defence, participating in major battles before disbanding in 1919, having established a legacy of service and engineering on the front lines.
Like many men, John Miles sought a quieter place and occupation connected to the environment on his return, and was among the men who moved to Pittwater after that conflict. They too renewed their lease:
APPLICATIONS FOR LEASES FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES.
THE undermentioned applications have been received for Special Leases of the lands and for the purposes hereunder stated. It is the intention to grant the leases should no sufficient objection be found to exist after inquiry by the Land Board and consideration by the Minister. Any objections will receive due consideration if lodged in writing with the District Surveyor for the Land Board District in which the land is situated.
F. H. HAWKINS, Minister for Lands.
Parish Narrabeen, county Cumberland; Special Lease No. 1947-563, Land District Metropolitan, for boat shed, boats, jetty and slips (building and repairing). Land applied for— about 3 perches below high-water mark of Pitt water, fronting The Queen's parade, Newport. Applicant—John Victor George Miles and Yvonne Jeanne Miles. Objections may be lodged at Land Board Office, Sydney. APPLICATIONS FOR LEASES FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES. (1953, April 24). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 1353. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article220013925
Newport from on high - aerials taken by Frank Hurley, circa 1949-1955, courtesy National Library of Australia
The boatshed and boat hire business did not succeed and a recent site investigation of Dearin Reserve could find no remnant foundations, piles or materials.
An Offleash Dog Park with access to Water
Although not many of us would take our woofas to Dearin Reserve for a romp and a dip due to its unfenced proximity to two busy roads, and its record as a home to wildlife, especially shorebirds, at the Council Meeting held on August 4th, 1983, the Council discussed dogs in TRAFALGAR PARK, NEWPORT. An objection was received from the Newport Parents and Citizens Association with regard to the allocation of Trafalgar Park, Newport as a dog exercise area. The Association's letter dated 1st July 1983, states:-
"This park is directly opposite the Infants Department of the above school, and is used constantly by the Primary and Infants children who walk to and from school. It has a playground area with swings and slide, and this area is used daily by mothers and pre-schoolers while waiting for the older children.
The park is also used by the school for part of a sports programme.
Parents are deeply concerned about the health hazards associated with the exercising of unleashed dogs, and also about the possibility of children being bitten.''
The Association also stated that a stray dog problem had developed as a result of this park being a dog exercise area. Advice from Council's Dog Impounding Office with regards to this claim was to be furnished at the meeting.
The Reserves Section of Council had advised that it agrees to the relocation in principle, however would need to further investigate the matter prior to full agreement. A Recommendation was; That Council approve the relocation of the dog exercise area from Trafalgar Park to Dearin Reserve, Newport, subject to the outcome of the Reserves Sections investigation.
The Proceedings in Brief showed The Reserves Section had carried out the further investigation referred to, and advised that it has no objection to the proposal. The advice that Council approve the relocation, of the dog exercise area from Trafalgar Park to Dearin Reserve, Newport was adopted.
The Warringah Shire Council minutes of the meeting held August 23rd 1983 record:
TRAFALGAR PARK, NEWPORT. An objection has been received from the Newport Parents and Citizens Association with regard to the allocation of Trafalgar Park, Newport as a dog exercise area. The Association's letter dated 1st July 1983, states:_;This park is directly opposite the Infants Department of the above school, and is used constantly by the Primary and Infants children who walk to and from school. It has a playground area with swings and slide, and this area is used daily by mothers and -_t pre-schoolers while waiting for the older children. The park is also used by the school for part of a sports programme. Parents are deeply concerned about the health hazards associated with the exercising of unleashed dogs, and also about the possibility of children being bitten.; The Association has also claimed that a stray dog problem has developed as a result of this park being a dog exercise area. Advice from Council's Dog Impounding Office with regards to this claim will be furnished at the meeting. The Reserves Section of Council has advised that it agrees to the relocation in principle, however would need to further investigate the matter prior to full agreement. RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the relocation of the dog exercise area from Trafalgar Park to Dearin Reserve, Newport, subject to the outcome of the Reserves Sections investigation. Proceedings in Brief The Reserves Section has carried out the further investigation referred to, and advised that it has no objection to the proposal. DOG.COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION (4.8.1983) That Council approve.: the relocation, of the dog exercise area from Trafalgar Park to Dearin Reserve, Newport.. COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION & COUNCIL'S DECISION (23/8/1983): ADOPTED(Crs Hummerston/Bamorough)
The Dearin Park Foreshores Preservation Committee
The third community challenge met to preserve the foreshores of 'Dearin's Park' came in the 1980's but commenced back in 1961 when the various people who had owned the land the Newport Motel sits on were found, and the long trail of succeeding owners, including Mark Foy at one stage, when he was heavily supporting Pittwater Regattas, so the Motel could be built.
The NSW Government's Record and Archives provides:
No. 41695 Mills Motels Pty. Limited 1 r. 301 p. lots A and B in M.P.S. (O.S.) 12447 cnr. Kalinya St. and Queens Parade Newport.
J. H. WATSON, Registrar-General. 2nd December 1960. REAL PROPERTY ACT NOTICE (1960, December 2). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 3846. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article220319059
PA 41695 | Primary Application - Mills Motels Proprietary Limited 1 rood 30 1/2 perches at corner Kalinya Street & Queens Parade at Newport in Parish Narrabeen County Cumberland Shire Warringah Volume 8094 Folio 16 ; 16-09-1960 to 08-02-1961
The Newport Motel build was finished by early 1962 and advertisements, along with photos taken to publicise the Motel in 1962, all by by David Beale, and taken May and November 1962, provide views to and even back from the water to the Motel and everything alongside it.
March 23 and April 6 1962 Newport Motel advert in newspaper
A few examples, all found in the records digitised by the State Library of NSW, are: -
May 1962:
November 1962 (note the waterfront section of Dearin Reserve is thick with mangroves):
Dearin Reserve foreshore in November 1962 - Section from above photo:
Warringah Shire Council was dismissed in 1967 after two councillors were jailed for bribery. The council was also dismissed in 1985 due to corruption allegations and again in 2003 after a public inquiry found it had lost the community's confidence.
On their return in 1986 a Report to Special Meeting, held 4th February 1986 records:
4723r PAGE Report to Development Unit. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (No. 1985/218) (Lodged 12.4.85) FILE PF 3995/Lot A 6 B PROPOSAL 16 berth residential marina with associated dredging LOCATION AND LAND DESCRIPTION Land below high watermark adjacent to Lots A 6 B, DP 41695, Queens Parade West, Newport - Allotment 20.12m x 77.41/100.58m. Area: 1790sq.m. on the northwest corner of Queens Parade and Kalinya Street. PRESENT DEVELOPMENT Two existing jetties, reclamation and swimming pool held under Permissive Occupancy 1974/41. APPLICANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS Newport Inn Pty Ltd Queens Parade NEWPORT NSW 2106 PLANNING CONTROL Warringah Local Environmental Plan No. 1985, unzoned land below high watermark. Proposal permissible with Council's consent under Clause 10. BACKGROUND Determination of this application has taken in excess of 40 days. By letter dated 24th April 1935, Council sought additional information from the applicant, including further plan details of the proposed dredging and reclamation, together with the consent of the Lands Office as owners of the land. By letter dated 24.7.85. consultants for the applicants submitted amended plans. The proposal was notified to adjoining residents from the 5.9.85 to 19.9.85, and the views of the Lands Office, State Pollution Control Commission, Department of Agriculture, Public Works Department and Maritime Services Board were sought. Replies have now been received from all these authorities. The development application as originally submitted proposed construction of a 16 berth floating marina to be serviced from the existing timber jetty adjacent to the swimming pool. The proposal would also involve; the removal of the timber jetty adjacent to No. 6 Kalinya Street; dredging of part of the bay and reclamation adjacent to Dearin Park. The Lands Office as owners of the land below high watermark have raised objection to the use of dredge material to reclaim land adjacent to Dearin Park and accordingly, this part of the development proposal is not now to proceed.
A Report to the Special Meeting, held 4th February 1986 states:
4728r PAGE Report to Development Unit, n r. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING COMMENTS The design layout of the proposed marina generally complies with the standards set out by the Public Works Department. Marina Guidelines. Interim edition May 1985. The alignment of the marina mirrors that of the existing marina known as Newport Boat Sales. In this regard, being a floating structure, it would not have a significant visual impact when viewed from Pittwater being located behind the fixed height marina bf Newport Boat Sales. When viewed from the land, particularly Dearin Park and the 2 adjoining blocks of units to the south of the park, the structure would again have limited visual impact being set against the backdrop of the fixed height marina. The use of a floating structure is preferable to a fixed height structure as this will rise and fall with the tide. The dredging and siting of the marina structure will not require removal of any of the mangroves that exist at the head of the bay. Use of the bay by an additional 16 craft is unlikely to cause any significant pollution within the bay effecting the viability of the mangroves stand. It should be noted that the proposed development does not provide slipping or other facilities to enable major repairs to boats. The only repairs would be of a minor nature carried out on boats in the water. As identified in the engineering comments, the dredging and the structures may effect tidal interchange in the bay. The effect of the structures on the flushing of the bay has not been identified and therefore at this stage, it is not possible to identify whether the proposed development would threaten the viability of the mangroves through reducing flushing of the bay. An environmentally acceptable method of dredging and disposal of dredged material has not been identified. Unfit such time as this has been done Council could not be assured that the dredging would not adversely affect the local environment. The motel contains 43 guest units and managers unit together with off-street carparking for 30 guests and 4 staff. The level of off-street parking represents a shortfall under Council's current Development Control Plan Carparking, which would require 1 space per unit, 1 space per 2 employees plus additional space for a public restaurant and conference centre. No additional parking is proposed to emir, the residential marina. This is on the basis that the users uses of the marina will be residents of the motel or the owners of the motel. Whilst the land below high watermark is unzoned, the land above high watermark is zoned residential 2(b) under which zoning a commercial marina would be prohibited. Council can only consider the subject application on the basis that the proposal is an ancillary part of the motel, ie an additional facility offered to motel guests and not a commercial marina. In this regard it is appropriate that should Council favour the application, then the owners be required to enter into a legal agreement with Council such that persons occupying a marina berth shall be persons occupying a unit in the motel. No objection would be raised to two of the berths being reserved for owners of the motel to occupy with their own personal recreational vessels. Commercial ferries, giving scenic tours of Pittwater, or chartered day trips on the water should not be permitted to berth at the structure. Only on this basis would no additional offstreet carparking need be provided.
In the light of objections by Government bodies and Council's engineers to using the dredge material to reclaim land adjacent to Dearin Park, disposal of this material would have to be elsewhere. No indication has been given how or where this material is to be disposed of. The estimated 3,700e to be dredged represents approximately 280 truck loads. It should be noted that the material may be such that transport in open trucks is not feasible. Unless material were pumped across Pittwater to Bayview boat launching ramps, trucks would have to load either in Queens Parade West or in Dearin Park and exit onto Barrenjoey Road through the residential streets of Newport. This has the potential to cause significant short term interference to the amenity of the neighbourhood due to noise and in the case of Dearin Park may lead to some damage to the reserve. With regard to this latter matter, the applicant could be required to lodge a bond with Council to ensure that the reserve is returned to a satisfactory state following carrying out of the development. The marina berths, being angled to run parallel to Newport Boat Sales Marina are built across the riparian boundaries of the motel with Nos. 6 & 8 Kalinya Street. Both these lots contain residential flat buildings. Whilst a jetty adjoins No. 6 Kalinya Street, this jetty is held under Permissive Occupancy by the Motel. This is an unusual situation, in that water front improvements are generally held by the owners of land above high watermark immediately adjacent.
Should the development proceed, Nos. 6 & 8 Kalinya Street would effectively be prevented from ever seeking their own waterfront improvements. In this regard the proposal does not provide an equitable development of the limited space within the bay between waterfront landowners whilst also having regard to retaining public access to land between high and low watermarks. The applicants consultants have submitted copies of letters written on behalf of the strata plans of both blocks of units, dated 1981, raising no objection to the motel seeking approval for a marina. Responses to Council's notification of the proposal indicate that residents within both these blocks do not support the development on a number of grounds including the fact that if the development were to proceed, their own opportunities to develop their water frontage would be taken away. The proposed development would adversely effect any proposal by adjoining owners to the north to establish waterfront improvements. Such improvements are feasible, given some minor loss to- the mangrove stand. In the light of these resident objections, the proposal can not be considered in the public interest.
Report to Special Meeting, 4th February 1986 4728r PAGE Report to Development Unit, Notification Lands Office 9.12.85 This matter has been given thorough consideration and this office would be prepared to accept an application whereby the resultant spoil from the dredging is transported elsewhere. Permission to dump the spoil against Dearin Park or in the direct vicinity is not favoured. Department of Agriculture 14.11.85 This Department has no objections to the dredging, nor to the proposed marina as shown in the consulting engineers plan No. 84035/3. However, it should be noted that this Department strongly objects to the disposal site for dredge material and to the construction of a gabion wall. The proposed reclamation does not conform with any natural limit line of reclamation and will result in the destruction of a healthy stand of mature mangroves and the formation of a flotsam and debris trap. Favourable consideration will be given to some minor reclamation and artificial sandy beach formation in the eroded intertidal area adjacent to Lot 2A and fronting the north east portion of Dearin Park. Dredge material which cannot be contained within this area will need to be transported elsewhere. Maritime Services Board 7.11.85 It is noted that the Board's original objection to this proposal, the dredging of the area, has now been overcome and consequently there are no navigational, objections to this proposal. Public Works Department 28.10.85 Attention should be given by Council to the location and number of the piles. No details were provided concerning the gabion wall, in particular its slope. The Department is concerned that such a wall may lead to a reflection of wave energy within the bay. Such a shore treatment can also lead to problems with entrapment of floating garbage and possible vermin infestation. A wall will change access to and from the water in comparison to a beach profile. Although the proposal is promoted as residential marina, no mention is made of carparking in the statement of environmental factors. Council's attention is drawn to the Department's marina guidelines. The Department does not object to the proposed development, however the proponents should be advised of the requirements of the Rivers and Foreshores Improvement Act, with particular reference being given to bed slopes created during dredging.
Report to Development Unit, Resident Submissions In accordance with Council's policy, adjoining owners were notified of the development proposal. 24 letters of objection and a standard letter of objection supported by 46 signatories have been submitted to Council.
The grounds for objection are as follows:- 1.Reclamation will adversely effect the ecology of the mangroves and hence associated bird life and will alto result in a loss of the littoral land with its ecology. 2.Reclamation would adversely effect tidal flows in the bay. Comment These objections are no longer relevant, since the application no longer proposes reclamation of land adjacent to Dearin Park. 3.Landscape and scenic quality of the locality would be adversely effected, especially for residents of Haystack Point. Comment This objection is not considered to be valid. The proposed marina will have minimal visual impact when viewed from the mainland due to the existence of the marina known as Newport Boat Sales. 4.Tidal scour of the bay would be adversely effected by the marina. Comment The statement of environmental effects has not identified the effect of the dredging or the construction of the marina on the tidal scour of the bay. Until such time as this has been investigated and shown that no adverse effect will be created, the application should not be approved. 5.Character siting, bulk, scale, shape, size, height, density, external appearance of the marina is inappropriate for this section of Pittwater. Comment Of these matters, the siting and size of the marina are considered inappropriate as it would encroach in front of the water frontages of No. 6 and 8 Kalinya Street in other respects, the proposal is considered satisfactory. 6.Proposed entrances and exits and traffic arrangements are hazardous. Traffic generated by the development in Queens Parade will be excessive and adversely effect the road system. Comment As outlined in the environmental planning comments provided that the berths are used in association with the Hotel units then the proposal would not lead to any increased traffic. 7.The proposal is contrary to the existing and likely future amenity of the area. Comment: The proposal would lead to the loss of an area of mud flats between low and high watermarks which would not then be available for passive recreation. However, this area is not extensive and the proposed development would provide a facility, ie holiday accommodation with a berth, that is not currently provided on Pittwater, in this regard the objection should not be given determining weight. However, the objection is valid given the failure of the applicant to demonstrate that an environmentally acceptable method of dredging exists. 8.Provision has not been made for the removal of spoil from the site apart from dumping on Dearin Park foreshore. Consent This objection is considered valid, particularly in that reclamation is now not to proceed. Details of how the dredge material is to be transported from the site have not been provided. Evidence to date, suggests that the material is of a quality that could not be transported in open trucks from the site and could not be used in the locality as landfill. 9.The proposed marina development will crowd water traffic to an unacceptable degree and limit the sailing room in and out of the bay. Comment Whilst part of the bay would be taken up with the marina berths, the dredging would provide increased water access to the bay by virtue of deepening of the water. Access from Dearin Park to Pittwater for small sailing craft would not be prevented. This objection is not considered to be valid.
A Report to Special Meeting, held 1st July 1986 notes:
-9- the entire land - water interface the West Pittwater environs Barrenjoey headland Bayview Baths and adjacent mangroves Careel Bay and mangroves, Avalon koala colony, Avalon dune system, Angophora and Hudson Reserves, Bilgola Valley and the Bilgola Bends Dearin Park, Newport Southwest Pittwater foreshores - Mona Vale to Bayview - Church Point There is a generally held view that council should arrange for the strict enforcement of the relevant controls for environmental protection; including Tree Preservation Orders, scenic protection areas, control of advertising, noise pollution controls; etc. The commuunity has expressed a need to consider the possibility of pedestrian and cycle access along the foreshore of Pittwater, particularly at the mean high water level. The issue of the use of Permissive Occupancies should be reviewed. Walking trails on Barrenjoey Headland, as suggested in certain submissions, require study and definition. (e) Services and Facilities The need for improved public facilities and utility services was expressed by groups from all over the study area. The following is a summary of services and facilities mentioned;
Although this reads like the council was deciding it had no valid reasons from rejecting the DA, and would make a decision that favoured the developer rather than the community, they came out the other end on the side of 'access to' and the environment. The Minutes of a Special Meeting of Warringah Shire Council, held1st September 1987 record:
Report to Environmental Services and Town Planning Committee Meeting. 1st September 1987 (Item cone) Vale commercial area. Requests. Council study problem of legislation making Ministerial action possible re GIO establishment in Bassett Street. Supports establishment of Council shop window in Mona Vale. Supports heritage recommendations of report and hope that Council will not delay commissioning phase 2 of Barrenjoey Study so that Overview can be exploited and used to full advantage. Dearin Park Foreshores Preservation Committee Commends Council for commissioning study, congratulates consultants for thoughtful and interesting overview of problems-facing study area. Primarily concerned to preserve Dearin Park foreshores - maintenance of healthy littoral and marine ecology in bay. This can only be achieved if greater Pittwater and its southern reaches are preserved. Also concerned to maintain visual amenity of bay for users of the park and residents - building must be contained within the scale of the bay. Therefore, endorses recommendation for Waterways Plan of Management and moratorium for development on foreshores or waterways. Rejects inference that marina in Winnererremy Bay should be exempt from moratorium as illogical and wasteful. Ecology of southern Pittwater under extreme pressure from existing development, extreme care must be exercised to protect special nature of the area which attracts visitors, residents and commercial enterprises. None should be allowed to destroy the asset upon which we all depend. Endorses establishment of Shire office in area; active participation of PRC and other resident groups; commissioning heritage study; review of existing Environmental Plans; fostering of local interest groups' participation in regrowth of natural flora (reserves, roadsides, etc); public access to waterways and foreshores should be maintained by stricter control over adjacent landholders' tendency to intrude over land designated public access; permissive occupancy to be conditional on maintenance of easy public access. Pittwater should not be designed as banked moorings with an alley down the centre leading to the open sea - Pittwater a recreational area for all Sydney citizens to enjoy visual amenity and recreational asset. Visual amenity and waterways quality must be preserved for future generations, therefore, limits should be determined by Waterways Plan of Management. Requests information of Council's resolutions regarding overview's recommendations. Notes Dearin Park not marked on plan of Reserves. Peninsula Residents' Council Considers that continuation and implementation of the study is vital to the preservation of the unique area and failure tr :withwould represent a betrayal of the community. Requests a clear an: unequivocal -t-tement rr the intentions of Council in relation to Stages 2 & 3 of tte iruc. .01: that Lip overview has been published. Requested extensica on submc:akn. PAGE 81 Minutes Special Meeting - Warringah Shire Council 1st September 1987
The June 16 1987 Meeting records:
Riding – priority – - works needed- estimated cost (NB: priority ran 1 – 4 with '4' at the least end of priorities)
A 3 KALINYA STREET, Newport - Concrete footpath construction adjoining Dearin Park $ 4,000
A 3 SCOTLAND ISLAND - Construction of footpaths to Carol's Wharf and Eastern Wharf. $ 5,000
The council History Unit recorded the timeline from Janet Hay OAM as she recalled her time living on the edge of Dearin Park Newport and the establishment of the Dearin Park Foreshores Preservation Committee. The committee was established to protect the park and the foreshore of Heron Cove.
Janet also appears in the records for council minutes of meetings.
The Report to Special Meeting, 1st July 1986: -32- 19. MS J. HAY (also representative of Dearin Park Foreshore Preservation Committee) Major concerns: a. The effect of marina development on marine ecology. b. Educating the residents and visitors to the shire on the fragile and unique environment under question c. Low profile building on the shoreline – more control over permissive occupancies to reduce the visual impact d. Control housing density to preserve the environment. e. Building Controls f. Beautifying shopping centres – re: Newport shopping centre roads – need for scenic assessment. g. More, larger parks etc. h. Landscape planting in parking areas. i. Protection of the escarpment. j. noise and air pollution controls.
Waterfront issues such as boat hire services, and designated developments including marinas. 1. The impact of SEPP's and REP's in the Warringah Shire. g. Consideration of the Warringah Shire in terms of the regional significance of the Peninsula area. 17. DEARIN PARK FORESHORES PRESERVATON C0I'VIITTEE (Sec) Janet Hay Concerned with the preservation of Dearin Park, its foreshore area and Heron Bay. Major issue of concern: The development of a Marina at Heron Bay -the whole Issue of Marina development and the possible effect on marine ecology should be considered. 18. AVALON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Pres) Michael Johnson Operates in an area with a population of approximately 8,500 from Bilgola to Palm Beach. Major concerns: a. Lack of adequate parking. b. State of footpaths. S c. Need for pedestrian malls. d. Need for a community day care centre. e. Need for Improved street furniture. f. Maximum three storey development. g. Support the Careel Bay Marina. 19. AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (NEW SOUTH WALES) (Convenor) Stan Rees Major concerns:
Janet Hay OAM on the Dearin Park Foreshores Preservation Committee, also records that even 100 years on visitors were still using the park for picnics, and that she became the occupant of Mr. Dearin's cottage:
‘’In 1964 we came to live in a tiny cottage- said to have been built by a dairyman in about 1910-on the edge of Dearin Park, a reserve running down to Heron Cove just north of the historic Newport wharf.
Heron Cove is a small very shallow bay with the teeming life of a marvellous mud- flat exposed at low tide, and one of the few remaining mangrove communities in the southern reaches of Pittwater.
Heron Cove is a small very shallow bay with the teeming life of a marvellous mud- flat exposed at low tide, and one of the few remaining mangrove communities in the southern reaches of Pittwater.
In 1985 the artist Peggy Seelenmyer, who had lived on Bushrangers Hill since the 1950s and was best known for her mastery of the difficult art of portraiture, noticed a development application before Warringah Shire Council.
This application sought approval to construct a 16 -berth marina in Heron Cove, inside the existing Boat Sales marina. The proposed marina would entail dredging the cove, destroying sea grasses, filling the littoral with spoil and constructing a brick wall across the bay to hold the spoil. This would create a new shoreline, killing the mangrove community in the process.
Peggy, on her way to Parker Framing in The Rocks, sought advice from Milo Dunphy at the Total Environment centre. Milo said ‘ you need a memorable logo and letterhead and plenty of people to help.’.
So Dearin Park Foreshores Preservation Committee was formed. Peggy’s husband Hugh Seelenmyer, a gifted artist and experienced draftsman, created a logo: a mangrove tree lapped by the gentle waters of the bay.
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Overlooking the park, as we do, I was able to ask people who used the park but were unaware of the DA, for support in our efforts to preserve the mangroves and small seagrass beds in Heron Cove.
Membership of Dearin Park Foreshores Committee grew to number 60 people including both locals and people from all over Sydney, some country areas and even interstate, all joining to help protect the remaining natural assets of this small part of the shores of Pittwater.
It was surprising to find so many families from far away were frequent visitors to Dearin Park, making it a pleasant venue for family picnics year after year.
With the help of active membership, and help from Councillors Robert Dunn and Eric Green, from many marine biology experts, including Jane E Jelbart, University of Newcastle, who established a GPS positioning for the Zostera Capricornia sea grass in Heron Cove, we were able to put to council a convincing argument for preserving the existing natural elements of the cove.
The Dearin Park Foreshores Preservation Committee letterhead was indeed enormously effective in keeping submissions by the committee before relevant authorities over many years, its memorable design attracting attention to submissions.
The Committee was successful in repelling many other unsuitable development applications. One was the proposal to construct a boat launching ramp in Dearin Park/ Heron Cove- a proposal that entailed dredging the bay, removing mangroves, creating roadways and space for vehicles in the reserve.
Another was to create a berth to accommodate an 80 foot vessel at 1 Queen’s Parade, adjacent to the Heron Cove Boatshed within Heron Cove. …a proposal involving deep dredging in the Cove, dangerously close to piers supporting the Heron Cove Boatshed building. ..there were many other rapacious proposals !
In the following years our committee maintained an active interest in the foreshore, making a respected contribution to many controversial issues including the debate leading to the creation of Pittwater Shire Council.
Pittwater Council’s Logo
When Pittwater became a separate Shire, I asked Hugh Seelenmyer, then in his eighties, if he would design a logo for the new Pittwater Council.
Protesting his age, nevertheless he produced the splendid logo that became the emblem of Pittwater Council - as Hugh said : representing ‘A place of trees surrounded by water’.
Pittwater Council honoured Hugh Seelenmyer at a Special Session, presenting him with a handsome plaque to commemorate his design.
With the passage of time and changing demographic, the membership of Dearin Park Foreshores dwindled, the Committee closing down.''
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Hugh Seelenmyer's design.
Janet Hay was awarded an OAM for her work on behalf of community. The citation would indicate the National Trust again, as they had in regards to Church Point's cemetery grounds, backed up the community. Janet is also a member of the Cowper family, who also celebrated the honour. Details are:
Mrs Janet Huntly de Grey HAY, Newport, NSW
Medal of the Order of Australia
Post-nominals: OAM
Awarded on: 14th of June 2010
Award event: The Queen's Birthday 2010 Honours List
Citation: ‘For service to the community through the National Trust of Australia, New South Wales’.
Janet Hay OAM!
Family members may not yet be aware that Janet was awarded an OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in June. It was awarded to her for services to the community through the National Trust of Australia. We all owe Janet a great debt of gratitude to her work for the Trust, in particular the time and energy she has devoted to the cause of her forebears, William Cowper and his family as well as Georgiana and Andrew McCrae and their descendants in Australia. Family members will recall that Janet arranged the highly successful Cowper Places event during our 200 year anniversary commemorations in August 2009. A thoroughly deserved honour! From; http://cowper200.com.au/newsletters/December_2010.pdf
.Pittwater Council, when celebrating the 20th year of this council in 2012, stated:
In May Pittwater celebrates its 20th year as the first independently formed Council in NSW in 100 years. Pittwater Council was founded on May 1, 1992 by a NSW Government proclamation, after seceding from neighbouring Warringah Council. This was the first time in 100 years that a Council had been established by a people’s petition and vote, at the time contradicting all trends that were occurring in the amalgamation of Councils in Australia. The persistent lobbying by Pittwater residents for secession demonstrates the community spirit in the area.
The concept of a separate Pittwater Council had been discussed for decades. The original Pittwater Municipality Committee (PMC) was formed in the 1960s with a dedicated band of residents headed by a Warringah councillor. This committee constantly made submissions to the Ministers for Local Government but without success.
The movement gained momentum in 1985. Wider support was won when an inappropriate building was constructed in Mona Vale. Residents were outraged at the height and size of the building and the approval process of Warringah Council. Public protest meetings were held, attracting up to 1000 people at just one meeting. The Peninsula Residents Council emerged as a powerful community organisation.
The PMC worked actively on petitioning the Minister of Local Government for secession. The first petition presented had 12,000 signatures and called for a Boundaries Commission Inquiry. It was rejected and it was not until a second petition was presented with 20,000 signatures that the new Greiner government agreed to a full Boundaries Commission Inquiry. The Commission’s objective was to assess the viability of a new council. This took place in July 1990. At the inquiry, more than 20 community groups made submissions in support of secession.
The main opposition came from neighbouring Warringah Council which was concerned that a smaller council would be inefficient and uneconomical. However, an independent financial inquiry by the Commission supported the PMC’s submitted evidence that the new council would be economically viable, and the Commission’s report was submitted to Government on April 26, 1991.
A referendum was conducted. The Government prescribed conditions in that it would be a voluntary postal vote, but the majority of registered voters must vote and 75% must support secession. This was unusual, as normally only 20% of voters had to respond. The end result was overwhelming - 70% of the electorate voted and of those 73% were in favour of the council. Even though it did not reach the prescribed quota, the people could not be denied their new council.
The Pittwater Provisional Council was constituted by proclamation on November 6, 1991. The official Pittwater Council came into being on May 1, 1992.
Since this historic date Pittwater Council has worked hard in fulfilling its commitment to the original vision of the campaigners. Its achievements so far include: - Winning the A R Bluett Memorial Award in 2003, making Pittwater the Best and Most Progressive Council in NSW; reducing the debt transferred from Warringah and balancing the budget; greatly increased spending on environmental improvements and conservation, including a $4.5 million acquisition of the Warriewood Wetlands; and the creation of guidelines which respect the special environmental features that give Pittwater its charm and character.
20 year celebratory logo: from Pittwater Council
That logo has gone on to form the symbol of reinstating Pittwater Council after it was subsumed into the current LGA model in May 2016. Pru Wawn (R.I.P.) a popular former teacher and Artist, and a foundation member of Protect Pittwater, the residents group formed to reinstate Pittwater Council, Pru used the former logo in her design for a sticker that was snapped up in the thousands recently:
In Pittwater wetlands the dominant tree species is Grey Mangrove Avicennia marina. River Mangrove Aegiceras corniculatum, buds, flowers and fruits are also common on the landward fringes. Shown here are the bud, flower and fruits. Australian mangrove forests comprise 41 plant species from 19 families, which is approximately half the world's mangrove species.
Today the Dearin Reserve is stilled cared for daily by local people enjoying the park and bay. Some people conscientiously collect rubbish left by the less conscientious, and flotsam washed up by the tide. One neighbour has constructed garden edges along the Kalinya Street frontage, using only fallen twigs and branches from the park.
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Canopy provided by tall eucalypts, including ancient E. paniculata remaining above the bay, still provides shelter and homes for native birds.
Over the years the tiny Wrens and pardalotes of the 1960s have given way to occasional visits from the endangered Powerful Owl as well as visiting Kookaburras, Butcher birds, Cockatoos, nesting lorikeets and a strong family of magpies.
Water birds can be seen most days; seagulls, cormorant’s and a family of white faced grey herons has lived in the neighbouring tall eucalypts since the 1960s, and are a frequent sight dodging the visiting dogs, strolling the mudflats, often visiting gardens after rain. However, the mangroves have been reduced over the years and the occasional Mangrove Heron is now a rare sight.
Mangove or striated heron (Butorides striata). Photo: A J Guesdon
Community interest and appreciation of this small almost unspoilt area of open space and waterway has (and will continue to) ensure the survival of Dearin Reserve as a community asset.
Considering the times residents and visitors to Newport have stepped up to defend the environment of this reserve, it's fitting it now sits alongside a public recharge portal for electric cars.
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Pittwater Council's Pittwater Parks, Reserves and Playgrounds Inventory & Assessment Forms, finally formalised under this council, provide:
Reserve / Park Name(s): Dearin Reserve Reserve No.: 87 Area (ha): 0.6555 Asset No: A11992 Location ( eg, street frontages): Suburb / Locality: Land Title Reference: Kalinya Street and Gladstone Street Newport Lots: 4 , DP 633121 Classification: LGA 1993, Category(s): Zoning: Community Land Park Natural area-foreshore 6 (a) Existing Recreation
Description: A moderate sized park with lawn areas and stands of remnant Eucalypts providing a dense canopy. The park slopes in a westerly direction from the street frontage to the foreshore of Pittwater. The park is an authorised unleashed dog exercise area. Recreation Setting Category(s) %: Native Vegetation Type (s): Soil Landscape (s): Large developed Park (80%) Beach shoreline (20%) Lower shale slopes Newport
Reserve / Park Name(s): Dearin Reserve - Reserve No.: 87. Masterplan Available (y/n): No
Details of Leases / Licences: Nil but a Sydney Water pumping station is located within the park Relevant Plans of Management: Urban Bushland Plan of Management Parks and Playgrounds Plan of Management Schedule of Facilities: Playground Equipment: Bench seats Nil Litter bins Tap/bubbler Specific
Management Issues: Specific Management objectives: • Limited recreational opportunities • Excessive dog droppings degrade the quality of the park • Strong desire line from Princes Street to southeast corner of park • Access from Kalinya Street via 2 sets of steps
Maintenance actions Frequency: Mowing every 2-6 weeks (as required) - Tree maintenance As required. Works Schedule: Prepare landscape masterplan Provide signage and bins for disposal of dog waste by dog owners. Install pathway - formalise desire line to meander through park Provide ramp access from Kalinya Street Install seating/picnic facilities in appropriate locations to take advantage of views Investigate the incorporation of public art into the park
A few more site investigations of Dearin Reserve taken November 17 2025, run below.
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To close - a poem which sings of what it is, really, all about:
The Gentle Water Bird
by John Shaw Neilson
(FOR MARY GILMORE.)
In the far days, when every day was long,
Fear was upon me and the fear was strong,
Ere I had learned the recompense of song.
In the dim days I trembled, for I knew
God was above me, always frowning through,
And God was terrible and thunder-blue.
Creeds the discoloured awed my opening mind,
Perils, perplexities-what could I find?-
All the old terror waiting on mankind.
Even the gentle flowers of white and cream,
The rainbow with its treasury of dream,
Trembled because of God's ungracious scheme.
And in the night the many stars would say
Dark things unaltered in the light of day;
Fear was upon me ever in my play.
There was a lake I loved in gentle rain;
One day there fell a bird, a courtly crane;
Wisely he walked, as one who knows of pain.
Gracious he was and lofty as a king;
Silent he was, and yet he seemed to sing
Always of little children and the Spring.
God? Did he know him? It was far he flew-
God was not terrible and thunder-blue;-
It was a gentle water-bird I knew.
Pity was in him for the weak and strong,
All who have suffered when the days were long,
And he was deep and gentle as a song.
As a calm soldier in a cloak of grey
He did commune with me for many a day
Till the dark fear was lifted far away.
Sober-apparelled, yet he caught the glow;
Always of heaven would he speak, and low,
And he did tell me where the wishes go.
Kinsfolk of his it was who long before
Came from the mist (and no one knows the shore)
Came with the little children to the door.
Was he less wise than those birds long ago
Who flew from God (He surely willed it so)
Bearing great happiness to all below?
Long have I learned that all his speech was true:
I cannot reason it-how far he flew
God is not terrible nor thunder-blue.
Sometimes, when watching in the white sunshine,
Someone approaches-I can half define
All the calm beauty of that friend of mine.
Nothing of hatred will about him cling,
Silent-how silent-but his heart will sing
Always of little children and the Spring.
SHAW NEILSON.
THE GENTLE WATER BIRD. (1926, April 10). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 11. Retrieved fromhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28060046
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- Pittwater Roads II: Where The Streets Have Your Name - Newport
- Victoria Wharf - Newport Wharf, 1st version
- Newport Hotel wharf named for Queen Victoria - 2022 refresh on the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
- Boulton's Jetty on 'Old Mangrove Bay' + Newport hotel jetty + Newport Public wharf: Some history
- Trafalgar Square, Newport: A 'Commons' Park Dedicated By Private Landholders - The Green Heart Of This Community
- Pittwater Summer Houses: Ocean beach House - The Combers, Newport beach
- The 'Newport Loop': Some History
- Photographers of Early Pittwater: William Applegate Gullick – August 1st 1881 Visit by Princes Albert and George to Pittwater on Day Barrenjoey Lighthouse commenced to light the headland
- Collin’s Retreat, Bay View House, Scott’s Sanatorium, Guest and Boarding House: Crystal Bay, Newport 2019 version: Collin’s Retreat, Bay View House, Scott’s Sanatorium, Guest and Boarding House: Crystal Bay, Newport
- Photographers of early Pittwater: Henry King
- Oystering in the Pittwater Estuary -Oyster Kings and Pearl Kings and When Not to Harvest Oysters
- Some Recollections Of Early Bayview by/from interviews with Don Taylor, youngest son of W. D. M. Taylor, who was eldest son of P. T. Taylor and brother to P. G. 'Bill' Taylor, and Margaret Tink (nee Andrews, whose mother was a Snow)
- Bayview Public Wharf and Baths: Some History
- Dearin Park Newport Foreshores Preservation Committee, by Janet Hay OAM; account is still available Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies
- Salt Pan Cove Public Wharf on Regatta Reserve + Florence Park: Some History - Benjamin James's 175 acres, alongside, the Scott premises at Crystal Bay (and part of originally, Daniel Farrell holding): is available in Volume- Folio 1529-162 - 1933 easement taken by WSC
- The Newport School: 1888 To 2018
- Dorothy Hawkins by John Illingsworth, VALE Dorothy Wilga Hawkins 22 June 1921 - 18 March 2022 Tribute
- Palm Beach Bible Garden Regeneration – Official Launch; Saturday 29th of September, 2012
- Methodist Church at Church Point: The Chapel the Point is Named after - Some History
- Pittwater Council - 2012 Celebratory Profile
- Pru Wawn: Tribute
1879-1891 paddle steamers to Pittwater: Osprey, Florrie, Illawarra, Namoi
August 1st 1881
Princes Albert and George, grandfather of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, came here in 1881 for a visit, boarding a steamer at Newport Wharf for a tour along the Hawkesbury River. They travelled overland in a coach they boarded at Manly – their uncle’s experience at Clontarf not deterring a chance to see the beauty of this place.
Albert Black, head Coast Waiter at the Broken Bay Custom Station at Barrenjoey Headland, came on board to act as a guide as they headed up the Hawkesbury River. He can be seen to the right in the background behind the Princes with the muttonchop whiskers, directly beside the tall man with the hat on mid-photo, indicating they have already left there and are heading up the river when this photo is taken - this was also the day Barrenjoey Lighthouse was officially lit for the first time:
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The Osprey was a wooden steamer of 35 tons built in Berry’s Bay, 1879 for the Parramatta River Steamers.
Osprey Steamer begins in Pittwater.
THE means of communication between Sydney and Gosford, the Lakes, Pittwater, and the Hawkesbury, will now, it appears, be made more satisfactory to those who desire to visit these picturesque districts. Hither to bi-weekly communication has been maintained by the steamer Pelican, plying to Barranjouie, at the entrance of the Hawkesbury, and from thence across the bay to Brisbane Waters, which is entered over a bar by a narrow tortuous channel with only four feet of water at low tide. Across this bar the sea breaks very heavily when there is a southerly swell. From the peculiar nature of the place, it is at present considered unsafe, except in very fine weather, for vessels except those of very light draught and possessing good steering qualities to enter the and it has been found that excursionists and others' object, except as a matter of necessity, to take the sea trip of about twenty miles from Sydney Heads in steamers of a small class. To meet this difficulty, and in the hope that during the ensuing Season a considerable number of persons may be induced to visit the Hawkesbury, the owner of the Parramatta ‘Volver’ and Brisbane Water line of steamers has had a steamer of great speed and comfortable accommodation built recently by Dunn and Co., of Lavender Bay. This, steamer is named the Osprey, and she has been sent to the Hawkesbury, where she will remain if the inducements offered during the ensuing Season prove sufficient.
Passengers to and from Sydney will be conveyed by Mr. Fraser, of Manly, by Vehicle, from Manly Point, at 8 a.m., on Tuesdays and Fridays, to Pittwater. The Osprey will take them down the Pittwater estuary to Barranjouie, where they will be transferred to the Pelican, which will arrive at about the same time from Sydney.
The Pelican will go across the bay and bar to Gosford, and return after a few hours delay at Brisbane Water, and meet the Osprey again at Barranjouie, where the passengers who prefer the lake and land to the ocean trip will have an opportunity of transhipping and arriving at Manly about dark. If the road is improved with the money voted by Parliament for the purpose, there is no reason why the conveyance, should not catch the 5.80 .steamer from Manly.
This would then be one of the most enjoyable trips that could be imagined but, if this is not done, it will involve a night's lodging at Manly or a special conveyance to Sydney. While the Pelican is going from Barranjouie to Gosford and returning, the Osprey will make a trip, if inducement offers, about twenty-five miles up the Hawkesbury, and occasionally go all the way to Windsor, leaving the Pelican to fill her place in taking overlanders from Barranjouie to Pitt Water. It is to be hoped that the enterprise of the owner of this line of steamers, in putting on such a fine steamer as the Osprey, will be appreciated, and that the good beginning thus made may lead to the further development of the beauties and resources of Brisbane Water and its surroundings. NEWS OF THE DAY. (1879, July 14). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13438428
To avoid misunderstanding and inconvenience, it is hereby notified that, by agreement with the lessee of the Newport Hotel, and Jetty connected therewith, for a term of years, the Hunter River New Steam Navigation Company has the SOLE and EXCLUSIVE RIGHT (excepting only the regular small vessels) of calling at the said Newport jetty to land and embark passengers on such days as the said Company choose to run excursion trips with their steamships.
THOS. H. HODGES, - Lessee of Newport Hotel and Jetty.
F. J. THOMAS, Manager H.R.N.S.N. Co. 15th December, 1890.
POPULAR EXCURSIONS per H.R.N.S.N. CO.'S . STEAMERS.
PROPOSED EXCURSIONS DURING HOLIDAYS.
Newcastle to Port Stephens, Boxing Day, 26th Dec.
Sydney to Newport, Boxing Day. 26th Dec.
to Hawkesbury Bridge, &c., .Saturday Afternoon, 27th Dec.
to Newport. New Year's Day, 1st Jan.
to Hawkesbury Bridge, &c., New Year's Day, 1st Jan.
to Newport, Sunday, 11th Jan.
„ * „ Anniversary Day, 26th Jan. Advertising (1890, December 20). Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), , p. 1. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113746346
SS Namoi.
Upon arriving at Newport the Sydney visitors were enabled to spend several hours ashore, picnicking, fishing, gathering flowers, or enjoying a stroll along the cool avenues which branch off in many directions from Hodge's Newport Hotel.THE HAWKESBURY RIVER. (1890, November 11). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13798013
Thomas Henry Hodges appears to have passed away in 1947, aged 89, at his home, by then, in Artarmon. He had transferred the Newport Hotel licence to a Frederick G. Bradburn in January 1895, who then transferred it to James Stuart Greig in November of that year.
NEWPORT
I think the most enjoyable Christmas I ever spent,, and I have been to pretty well every resort within a hundred miles of Sydney, was at Newport. It is within easy access of town. First by steamer to Manly, and, if you cycle, there are no pleasanter rides than that to Newport. For the first ten miles there is hardly a hill worth mentioning, and the scenery going along the coastline is something which will never be forgotten, and now and then, as at Narrabeen, a lovely bit of seashore, and always a fresh breeze. The veriest novice on the wheel can do the trip in an hour; and a quarter, and refreshment may be had at several places, en route.
For those cyclists who wish a longer ride, the trip from Milson's Point will be very enjoyable, though from the Spit to Manly it is very hilly. Those who do not cycle can take the coach from Manly ; fare, 1/6 each way. A really homely hotel, with sea baths and boats thrown in and a first-class table is available at a tariff of 6/ per day, so that a three days' stay can be enjoyed, with other items, such as fares, &c., at a cost of25/. The surroundings are all that could be desired. The ocean beach is about a mile away, and there are shady nooks for picnic parties. From Bushrangers' Hill a lovely view can be had by those fond of climbing, extending right along the coastline to Sydney Heads, and plenty of Xmas bells, flannel flowers, and Xmas bush to be gathered. Then there is Barrenjoey to be visited and explored by those so minded, and the boat can be well utilised in the bay, where there is plenty of fishing and oystering to be done. They are real beauties, the Newport oysters. Very likely on the Boxing Day a steamer with passengers from Sydney will pay a visit, and if you are so minded you can return by her, and add to your enjoyment. — F.H. NEWPORT. (1898, December 25). Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930), p. 12. Retrieved fromhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article125526254
Mr. Hodges appears to have kept his links with Newport for a while though:
IN PRAISE OF NEWPORT.
Newport is one of the best possible picnic spots; It is only twelve miles from Manly, with coach communication twice daily, yet it is 'far from the madding crowd.' Situated on a peninsula, there is on the one hand the bay of Pittwater with its innumerable and oyster rocks; and, on the other, within ten minutes' walk, there is the ever-restless sea, with its magnificent coast line of head lands, and beaches, its surf and lagoon bathing, its schnapper fishing from the rocks, and its grand exploration tours. There is Barrenjoey and its glorious ocean scenery seven miles distant, and there is the mysterious cave near the 'Hole in the Wall,' three miles' walk from Newport, said to have been used in the 'good old days' by the smugglers and escapees. On the way to the cave is the residence of the late W. B. Dalley, in its picturesque de mesne, a sight worth seeing, and an ideal picnic spot. Within half-a-mile of the township stands Bushrangers' Hill (noted for its flannel flowers), from the top of which a matchless panorama of land and sea can be obtained. ' To get to Newport, catch the 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. steamer from Sydney, and you will find the coach waiting at the wharf. The most enjoyable drive takes you over Curl Curl and Dee Why lagoons, through the village of Narrabeen, over Sheep-station Hill, changing coach at Rock Lily Hotel, and then five miles more to Newport. The morning coach lands you there at noon, the afternoon at 6 p.m. Avoid camping under trees for fear of falling wood or the drip after rain or heavy dew. Select an open spot on a rise, yet sheltered by timber. Manly butchers and bakers visit Newport twice weekly, and there is a well-stocked local store, so that you may 'fly light' if you choose. You want rugs or blankets, billycans, plates, pannikins, candle lantern, fishing tackle, and oyster knives. Make bag bunks, two bags to a bunk; they are the cheapest and best. They keep you clear of damp, ants, &c. A boat can be hired by the week; this is better and cheaper than hiring by the day or' hour. Be sure and pull up 'M'Garr's Creek for one day, and try for whiting on the sandy flats. Land also on the fine reserve, Kuring-gai Chase, and spend a pleasant time amongst the tree ferns in the beautiful shady gullies. Also walk up the mountain track to the top, where a glorious view may be obtained. For black bream a good ground is on the western side of Scotland Island, close in shore, and with an in-coming tide. Good sport is generally to be obtained here with the 'darkies.' Some five miles from the head, of the bay are the noted flathead grounds, but it would be advisable to obtain the services of a local youngster as pilot, as you might miss the right spot. If you are fond of fish, and catch them, you can reduce your butcher's account. If you stay at Newport for weeks you can picnic and explore fresh places each day, on the beautiful bay, or. along the wild, rugged ocean shore. For variety of pleasure (boating, fishing, shooting, bathing, &c), lovely scenery, beautiful climate, and a real good all-round holiday resort, to be reached and enjoyed at a minimum of expense, I say try Newport— THOS. H. HODGES. IN PRAISE OF NEWPORT. (1905, January 1). Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930), p. 7 (The Sunday Times Magazine Section.). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article125871481
And sold the land he owned on the corner of Gladstone street and then named Queens Street (again after Queen Victoria), and today called Kalinya Street, in 1913:
No. 17,812. APPLICANT:—Thomas Henry Hodges, Balmain. LAND:—County Cumberland, parish Narrabeen, shire Warringah, 2 roods 31 ½ perches, Gladstone and Queen streets, Newport,—lots 17 and 18, section C, township Newport, and part 700 acres (portion 17 of parish), granted to Robert Campbell; adjoining properties of M. Johnston and J. Sanderson. NOTICE UNDER REAL PROPERTY ACT. (1912, August 7). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 4985. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221605230
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Water maze, Newport (possibly in the corner near Winji Jimmi or taken in 'Old Mangrove Bay' at Newport), ca. 1900-1910, courtesy State Library of NSW.
A few more WSC resumptions during 1920's:
NOTIFICATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919.
IN pursuance of section 536 (4) of the Local Government Act, 1919, and under Division 1, Part V of the Public Works Act, 1912, I notify that so much of the land hereunder described as is Crown land is hereby appropriated, and so much thereof as is private property is hereby resumed for road-widening purposes, and I further notify that the said land is hereby vested in the Warringah Shire Council.
Dated this tenth day of August, 1926.
M. M. FLANNERY,
Minister for Public Works.
Description of Land referred to.
All that piece or parcel of land situate in the parish of Manly Cove, county of Cumberland, and State of New South Wales, being part of lot 1 of De Fina's subdivision of part of lot 8 of Section 37 of Mount Ramsay Estate at Narrabeen, and containing 101 square feet: Commencing at the intersection of the southern side of Waterloo-street with a north-eastern side of Pittwater-road, late Victoria-street; and bounded on the north by part of that site of Waterloo-street bearing 100 degrees 15 feet; on the south-east by a bearing 2&B degrees 25 minutes 16 feet 1 inch to the north-eastern side of Pittwater-road aforementioned, and on the southwest by part of that side of that road bearing 'degrees 50 minutes 15 feet, to the point of commencement,—and said to be in the possession of A. W. Bridge & W. C. Taylor and J. W. Jira, tenants in common. [Misc. 1926-4,042] NOTIFICATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919. (1926, August 13). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 3465. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222051205
NOTIFICATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919.
IN pursuance of section 536 (4) of the Local Government Act, 3919, and under Division 3, Part V, of the Public Works Act, IP 12-, I notify that so much of the land hereunder described as is Crown Land is hereby appropriated, and so much thereof as is private property is hereby resumed for Public Recreation purposes; and I further notify that the said land is hereby vested in the Council of the Shire of Warringah.
Dated this sixteenth day of January, 1928.
E. A. BUTTENSHAW,
Minister for Public Work's.
Descriptions of Land referred to.
All that piece or parcel of land situate at Mona Vale, Shire of Warringah, parish of Narrabeen, county of Cumberland, and State of New South Wales, being lots 36 to 41 inclusive, section A, deposited plan 6,195: Commencing at - the intersection of the north-eastern side of Parley -street with the south-eastern side of Surf view-road; and bounded thence .on the north-west by that side of Surfview-road bearing 29 degrees 45 minutes 302 feet 2\ inches; on the north-east by the south-western boundary of lot 42 of the said section A bearing 119 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds 205 feet; on the south-east oy the south-eastern boundary of the said lots 41 to 3t3 inclusive, bearing 209 degrees 45 minutes 302 feet 2J inches; and on the south-west by the north-eastern side of Darley-street aforesaid bearing 299 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds 205 feet, to the point of commencement,—having an area of 1 acre 1 rood 26 ½ perches or thereabouts, and said to be in the possession of Elizabeth A. Allen, W. S. Nixon and F. C. V. Lane.
And all that piece or parcel of land situate as aforesaid, being lots 44 to 54 inclusive, section A, deposited plan 6,195: Commencing on the south-eastern side of Surfview-road at the northernmost corner of lot 43 of the said section A; and bounded thence on the north-west and west by the south-eastern and eastern sides of Surfview-road, being lines bearing successively 29 degrees 45 minutes 55 feet If inches, 37 degrees 15 minutes 472 feet 7| inches and 354 degrees 31 minutes 37 feet 8 inches; on the north by the northern boundary of the said lot 54, bearing 96 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds 194 feet 11 inches; on the north-east by the north-eastern boundary of that lot bearing 165 degrees 15 minutes 96 feet 5 inches; on the south-east by the south-eastern boundary of the said lots 53 to 44 inclusive, bearing 217 degrees 15 minutes 566 feet Hi inches; and on the south-west by the north-eastern boundary of the said lot 43, bearing 299 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds 212 feet 9i inches, to the point of commencement,—having an area of 3 acres 0 roods 2 ¾ perches or thereabouts, and said to be in the possession of C. N. Anderson, J. M. Gibson, Bridget V. Considine, Mary M. Gorman, Mrs. C. Tatchell, N. C. Richard, A. B. Blackmore, W. S. Nixon, L. Taverney and H. R. Hunter. NOTIFICATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919. (1928, February 3). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 614. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223010576
NOTIFICATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1910.
IN pursuance of section 53(> (4) of the Local Government Act, 1919, and under Division 1, Part V, of the Public Works Act, 1912, I notify that so much of the land hereunder, described as is Crown Land is hereby appropriated, and so much thereof as is private property is hereby resumed for Public Recreation purposes; and I further notify that the said land is hereby vested in the Council of the' Shire of Warringah.
Dated this twenty-fifth day of January, 1928.
E. A. BUTTENSHAW,
Minister for Public Works,
Description op Land referred to. , All that piece or parcel of land situate in the parish of Narrabeen, county of Cumberland, and State of New South Wales, being lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of deposited plan No. 14,555: Commencing on the high-water mark of Pittwater at the north-eastern comer of the said lot 4 of deposited plan 14,555; and bounded thence on the north-east and south-east by north-eastern boundaries, and the south-eastern boundary of that lot being linos bearing successively 157 degrees 3 minutes 301 feet 6 inches, 152 degrees 51 minutes 73 feet 4 inches and 237 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds 37 feet 11| inches to the north-eastern side of Bay View road; on the south-west by that side of that road bearing 306 degrees 5 minutes 268 feet 1 inch; on the north-west by the north-western boundary of the said lot 1 bearing 10 degrees 49 minutes 252 feet 7 inches to the high-water mark of Pittwater aforesaid; and again 011 the north-east by that highwater mark bearing south-easterly, to the point of commencement,—having an area of 3 roods 39 ½ perches or thereabouts, and said to be in the possession of Whitaker, Hayman and Co. Ltd. NOTIFICATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919. (1928, February 17). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 822. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223011132
NOTIFICATATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919.
IN pursuance of section 536 (4) of the Local Government Act, 1919, and under Division 1, Part V of the Public Works Act, 1912, I notify that so much of the land hereunder described as is Crown Land is hereby appropriated, and so much thereof as is private property is hereby resumed for public recreation purposes, and I further notify that the said land is hereby vested in the Council of the Shire of Warringah.
Dated this thirtieth day of October, 1928.
E. A. BUTTENSHAW,
Minister for Public Works.
Descriptions of Land referred to.
All that piece or parcel of land situate at Narrabeen, Shire of "Warringah, parish of Narrabeen, county of Cumberland, and State of New South Wales, being lots 20 to 29 inclusive, deposited plan 7,410: Commencing on the southern side of a road 66 feet wide at the northwestern corner of the said lot 29; and bounded thence on the north by the southern side of that road* bearing 83 degrees 44 minutes 493 feet inches; on the east by the eastern boundary of the said lot 20 bearing 180 degrees 20 minutes 94 feet 10& inches; on the south by the southern boundary of the said lots 20 to 29 inclusive bearing 263 degrees 44 minutes 482 feet 10 inches; and on the west by the eastern side of a lane 20 feet wide bearing 353 degrees 44 minutes 74 feet 3 inches, to the point of commencement,—having an area of 1 acre 0 roods 8 ½ perches or thereabouts, and said to be in the possession of Beatrice A. Anderson, Sydney E. McAuley and others.
Also, all that piece or parcel of land situate as aforesaid, being lots 31 to 45 inclusive, deposited plan 7,410: Commencing at the intersection of a south-eastern side of Pittwater-road with the southern side of a road 66 feet wide, being the north-western corner of lot 39 of the said deposited plan 7,410; and bounded thence on the north by the southern side of that road 66 feet wide, being lines bearing 90 degrees 25 minutes 3 IS feet 7 ½ inches and 83 degrees 44 minutes 183 feet 10 J inches respectively; on the east by the western side of 'a lane 20 feet wide bearing 173 degrees 44 minutes 94 feet 3 inches; on the south-east by the south-eastern boundaries of the said lots 31 to 45 inclusive bearing 243 degrees 42 minutes 519 feet 1 inch and 203 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds 7 feet 8 J inches respectively; on the south by the southern boundary of the said lot 45 bearing- 273 degrees 5 minutes 130 feet 2§ inches to an eastern side of the said Pittwater-road; and on the west and north-west by the eastern and south-eastern sides of Pittwater-road aforesaid, bearing 358 degrees 51 minutes 49 feet 6 inches and 22 degrees 21 minutes 574 feet inches respectively, to the point of commencement,—having an area of 3 acres ,3 roods 8 perches or thereabouts, and said to be in .the possession of Herbert J. Butler, Geo. E. Fletcher and others. [Misc. 1928-5,880] ~ [2238]. NOTIFICATION OF RESUMPTION OF LAND UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1919. (1928, November 23). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), p. 4935. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223027893
Haystack Point Newport
January 6 1948:
Same, 30/12/47 inquiring whether there is any objection to Special Purchase application by C.J.Templeman for an area below highwater mark in front of Lots 5/6, Elvina Bay. Resolved, - Special That Council object to the granting of the application and if necessary, ti-tat solicitor Jones e autnoz'flea to arrange for legal representation. (35) Same, 30/12/47 inquiring whether there is any objection Permissive to a Permissive Occupancy application for a boatshed In front Occupancy of C. J. Templeman's Lot 5, Elvina Bay. Resolved, - That no objection be raised subject to the usual conditions regarding access for the public. (Crs. Dunbar, Kent) (36) Sam;, 31/12/1+71 inquiring whether there is any objection to a Permissive Occupancy application by Brickworks Ltd. on part of the Catchment Area Reserve for the purpose of removing Do clay and shale. Resolved, - That the Council object to the granting of the application, and if necessary, Solicitor Jones to be authorised ta arrange for legal representation. (37) Sans, 31/12/1+79 inquiring whether there is any objection to a Permissive Occupancy application by Mrs. 3. W. Tuck for a boathouse, slip and bath fronting Lot 119 McCarr's Creek. Do. Resolved,, - That Council db nctbbjectg subject to the usual access conditions.-- (Crs.D.znbar, Kent) (38) Same, 31/12/1+79 inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of a Permissive Occupancy application by Miss P. Roach for an area of land for a pipe line to a creek from Do her property at Terrey Hills. Resolved, - That the Council make no objection. - - - - (39) ?frs. 0 T. Burley, 19/12/1+7, offering £1-tO for residue of land left after road construction at the corner of Griffin and Pacific Parade, D0ewhy. Resolved - That the Council agree aus-Facit-to sell the land for £10 provided. it Is consolided with the adjoin4n land, and that she bears-tn legal costs.
January 20 1948 meeting:
Land Board Office, 7/1/48 advising that it has been St decided to offer Council a Permissive Occupancy fronting the landing reserve at Clareville for a Clubhouse site and two Permissive slipways, at a rental of £5 per annum. Resolved, - That the Occupancy offer be accepted under Seal, and the £5rent paid. (Crs. Dunbar McLean) - (8) Same 7/1/1+8, inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of a Special Lease to J.N.Roifly of land fronting Special Parr Parade, Deewhy. Resolved, - That the Council raise no Lease objection. (Crs.aButcher Kent) (9) Same, 7/1/4;% tnquiring whether there is any objectionto the grantIng of a Permissive Occupancy to M.S.Jensert for a Permissive jetty fronting Lot 1+6, Camel Bay. Resolved - That the Occupancy Council raise no objection, subject to the usual conditions regarding access; (crs. Butcher, Kent) (10) Same, 7/1/1+8, inquiring whether there is any objection to the. granting of a Permissive. Occupancy to R.A.Dickson for Do. hoatshed and ramp fronting The Avenue, Newport, between Lots 11 and 31+. ,Resold, - That the BosH be informed the Council ve objects tS the granting of the application,and has recentl refused an application for this site. (Crsi- &tcher, Dunbar (11) Pi;kson Primer & Co. Pty Ltd , 5/i/'+8, inquiring whether Council would grant perthisslon for tho erection of a boatshed at the foot of The Avenue Newport. Rasolved - They be informed that the Council objecL to the proposal. Crs. Butcher, Dunbar) (12) petition from W.J.Bich'rds & 7 others, 11/12/1+7, request- ing that action be--taken in regard to a nuisance from dogs at the premises No. 1+6 Mactier Streets Narrabeen. fles;ved, - It be suggested that they taka up the matter with the Chamber Magistrate. (Cr3. Kent Purbar) V (13) L_. W . Jones, 5/?/1t8.; 'forwarding for completion under floward Ay.-Seal Memorandum of Tranafer'in connection with extension of Fisher Rd. Howard Avenue tofl.sher Roads Dee-why. Rejolyed, - That the Seal Connection be-affixed to the document. (Crs. Harris Dunbar) Land Board Office, 13/1/48 inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of the application by W .A..Archer for a Permissive Occupancy below highwater mark fronting Lot 21 Rednal Street Mona Vales for a boatshed jetty and landing. Occupancy Resolv.ed, _That Council raise no objection, subject to the usual access cond±tions. (14.7) Same, 13/1/1+8, inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of an application by T.F.Sbewart for a Permiss_in Occupancy for jetty and steps fronting Lot 144, Careel Bay. Referred to Works-Committee. (1+8) Same, 13/1/14.8, inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of an application for a Permissive Occupancy to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club for extensions to Clubhouse, and to construct new slipway, at ChystalBay, Newport. Res1ved,_That the Council raise no objection. (Crs. Dunbar, Butbr)
February 17 1948:
(5) H. A. Dickson, 3/2/1+89 requesting that the Council re_consider his application zo the Lands Department for a Permissive Occupancy for a boat-shed at the root of The Avenup, Newport, that as most of the land in this area is privately Permissive owned he cannot see the Council's logic in this regard. Occupancy Resolved, _That the Council adhere to its decision, and he be informed of the Engineer's report that as all the foreshores ate privately owned the ends of roads are the only places that people not ovining foreshores are able to reach the water. (ers. Dunbar, Harris) ..... (6)D, G. Maitlànd, 31/1/1+8, (a) requesting that the lantana be cleared-from the corner of ?t.cific and Palm Beach Roads, Palm Beach; and (b) drawing attention to the necessity for widening this corner in order to avoid a serious accident. Resolved, _That the lantana be cleared away by the maintenance staff, and he be informed that resumption would be necessary to widen the corner, and the work would have to be done by means of loan money. (Crs. Dunbar Harris) (7) Land Board Office, 6/2/1+8 stating that the Cumberland County Council or±'ers no objection to the granting of a Permissive Occupancy to W.D.Goddard of land fronting the 100-ft. reservation opposite Lots 37 and 38, Currawong Avenue, Careel Do. Bay, and requQsting that the Council re-consider its objection. Resolved, _That the Council adhere to its decision to oppose thb application. (Ors. Harris Dunbar) (8) Same, 6/2/1+8, inquiring wother there is any objection to the granting of a Conditional P,,rchase application by N.Osborne of land in Tlaratah Street, Mona Vale. Resolved, _That the Council raise no objection. (Crs. Duntar, McLean) (9) Same, 11/2/1181 inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of an application by T. & s; Draper for a Permissive Occupancy fronting Lot 11+, McCarr's Creek for Do. boat-shed and bath. Resolved _That the Council raise no objection subject to the usual access conditions, and that lans are submitted for approval. (Ors. Raffo, Dunbar) V0) Bame 11/2/1+81 inquiring thether there is any objection I: to the granting of an application by F,O.Blackwefl for a Do. Permissive Occupancy fronting Lot 35, D.P. 13760, Taylor's Point for reclamation and baths. Resolved _That no objection be raised subject to the usual access condi6.ons, and that plans are submitted for,approval. (Crs. Raffo, Dunbax') '11) Same 11/2/118, inquiring whether-there is any objection to the. granting of an application by N,F.Blackwell for a Permissive Occupancy for bath, boatshed and slip fronting Lot 36 Taylor's Point. Resolved, _That he objection be raised, suLject to.the usual access conditions, and that plans are Do. submitted for approval. (Ors. Ratio Dunbar)
May 11 1948:
Closing of road through the Avalcn Beach Reserve and adjacent Roads described in Government Gazette No. 22 of 1st March, 1914-6. Cr. Kent seconded, and the motion was carried. CORRESPONDENCE was dóalt with as foflows: - WFB.nckpii, 23/kP+, stating he cannot understand how any increase in rates in his case is justified, as the services enumerated in the Council's circular to ratepayers been conspicuous by their complete absence*;, stating that the 2oad giving access to us property by w&y of Anion and Riverview Roads is in a very rough and dangerous condition, and requesting Riverview that the restoration of Biverview Road be placed on the list of. Road jobs requiring urgent attention.Revolved, - That the road be flven maintenance attention with ballast as a matter of urgency. (Crs. Dunbar, Kent) (2) LW. Jones, 271kM regarding acQuisition of land from W.Ferguson for the extension of Beflevarde Parade, Mona Vale, e11evardestating that Mr. Ferguson is di.nelined to contixjue with the Parade arrangement, and proposes to discuss the matter with either the Ertens. President or the Shire Engineer, inquiring whether such inter- view has taken place, and whether Council desires him to proceed with this proposal. Resolved, - That Mr. Jones proceed with the acquisition of the land. (Crs. Dunbar., Kent) (3 Same, 27/1+/ks, contending that the price asked for Lot B of a re-subdivision of Lot 11+ off Warriewood Road is eeessive in view of the valuation, and suggesting that arrangements be made Warriewood for the sale of the property to Council at such a reduced price Depot as may result in the issue of the Consent to Purchase under the National Security Regulations. Resolved, - That this be taken later in Committee. (4) E. M. Pearce 26/1+11+8 requesting that access be made to his land at Narraleen Heights by at least the clearance of the scrub from the 100-ft. road at the Elanora end to link up with work he is having done at the Monash Club boundary. lesolved, - He be informed this land is a Rural Area declared by the Cumberland County Council, and that no objection would be taken to his clearing an access at his own expense. (Crs.Dunbar Kent) (5) Avalon District Rate Dayers' Association, 29/lWkè, request- ing the building up of the footpath on the western side of OLd Barrenjoey Road between McDonald’s Store and Sanders' Lane, Avalon Beach. Referred to Works Committee. (6)C. Manning, requesting Council's assistance by the linking of a road into his lots 3/4 Brocks' Surf Beach Estate, Mona Vale. Resolved, - He be informed there is no obligation on Council to provide access, but he could do the work at his own expense. (Crs. Harris, Kent) (7) W m. Ryman & Co., 29/11/118, requesting a Certificate of Compliance in respect of house No. 30 Oak Street, Narrabeen North. Resolved, -That as recoinmened by the Chief Health Inspector the certificate be not issued. Crs. Butcher,Hai;ris) 9) C. L. Hill,22/48, requesting the clearing of streets in the vicinity of Aubreen Street, Collaroy, contending that ‘not one jot of work has been done in the way of making a road to give access to his property’. Resolved - That the roads be cleared as a matter of-urgency. (t S. ris, Butcher)D. B. Sheather 5/5/48 drawng attention to the bad condition to the laneway off Sanders Lane, Avalon, stating that after heavy rain it is impossible to drive his car to his garage and he has to leave it in Bellevue Avenue and risk it being stolen. Referred to Works Committee.
May 25 1948:
Land Board Office, 15/5/1+8, inquiring whether there is any objection to thegranting of an applioation by R.T.O. tammert Permissive for a Permissive Occupancy for a boatehed, platform jetty and Occupancy slips below highwater mark fronting Lot 9, i)?. 345, Lovett Bay. Resolved, - That no objection be raised, subject to the usual conditions regarding access. (Crs. Dunbar, Kent) (8) §am, 13/511+89 inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of an application by C. Bennett for a Permissive Do. Occupancy below highwater mark of Careel Bay fronting Lot 2. Resolve, - That the Council raise no objection, subject to the usual conditions regarding access. (Crs. Dunbar, Kent) (9) Same 175/1+8, inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of an application by A.K.Stoss for a Permissive Occupancy for boatshed and platform fronting Lot 9 McCarr's Do. Creek. Resolved, - That no objection be raised, subject to the usual conitions regarding access. (Crs. Dunbar Kent) (10)2apgsA!rpzrppJ..Ap.gpkation, il/SM requesting (a) that the Town Planning Committee give very earnest consideration to the boundaries of determined and undetermined areas and the Association be consulted before any plan of A. Riding is agreed to; (b) that Council prohibit present camping area as such, as ic is unsuitable, an eyesore and insanitary (c) that a street light be placed on the hairpin bend at neiecL Avenue, Care- ville and (d) that a footpath, kerb and gutter be made from Wol]isonecraft Avenue to Avalon Parade. Councilts decisions:- (a) referred to the Town Planning Committee; (b) Cr. Harris moved, Cr. McLean seconding, that the request be not coplied '-tith. Cr. Dunbar moved as an amendments Cr. Kent seconding, Avalon that the nnttbr be referred to the Parks & Reserves Committee. Camping The amendment was carried , and on becoming the motion, was again carr.ed, (c) Referred to the Electrical Engineer (d) to be informed that the estimated cost of this wo&k is £tOO. (ii) B. YCTiUiam, 175/1+81 further regarding drainage at the corner of Pacific and Mitchefl Roads Palm Beach inquiring whether it is intended to pay any attention to his complaints, Palm Death and suggesting that the water be taken through his property by Drainage means of covered pipes. Resolved, - tnt the eqsement be given attention by the maintenance staff. (Crs, Kentp Dunbar) (12) L. W. Jones, 135/1+8, forwarding copy of letter £roa Mrs. Burgin re proposed sale to her of road residue at NewpUrt, stating she desires consideration of a drainage matter adjacent to the land before coming to a decision. ;Received;. (13)
July 6 1948:
Land Board Office, 2ii6/k8, inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of an application by B.J.Balfour for a Permissive Occupancy for boatshed and jetty fronting Lot 3, PermissiwCrescent Road, Newport. Resolved, - That the Council raise no Occupancy objection, subject to the usual conditions regarding access for C the public. (Cra. Dunbar, Kent) (11+) Same, 28/6/'+B, regarding Council's objection to the granting of an application by T.F.wart for a Permissive Occupancy at Palm Beach, pointing out that provision can be inserted in the conditions of the Occupancy to preserve access for pedestrians along the beach, and stating that, with the exception of the Council, all authorities concerned have raised no objection. Resolved, - That the Board be informed of the Engineer's report that rails can be put in at sand level, which should serve the purpose. (Ors. Forster Dunbar) Do. (15) Q, 28/6/'+8 inquiring whether tbere is any objection to the granting of an application by Cressbrook Distributors 9 Ltd for a Permissive Occupancy for a &ipvay fronting Recreation Reserve opposite Lot 23, off Hudson Parade, Clareville. Do.Besolvg4, - That the Council oppose the granting of the application. (Cx's. Forster Kent) (16) Same, 28/6/kB, inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of a Permissive0occupancy to E.S.Ransom for ramp and bath fronting Lot 61, off Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach. Do. Resolved, - That the Council raise no objection, subject to the usual access conditions. (Crs. Dunbar Kent) (17) H. E. Osment, 21+/611f8, (a) stating that the sanitary service is not only a disgrace, but a menace to public health his property having been serviced twice only since Easter; (b3 contending that the roads particularly Marine Parade, Anion, are more correctly cliassified as bullock tracks and stating that his car became bogged during the recent wet weather; (c) drawing attention to the dangerous state of the bridge between the main road and Careel Head Road; and (d) stating that street lighting kerbing, guttering and paving etc for which a charge &L made, ;just dontt exist;, and Inquiring what has become of all the money collected in rates. Qunoil'p decisions: (a) referred to the Chief Health Inspector; (b) to be given consideration in the A.Riding Loan proposal; (c) to be informed that steel Is not available for work on the bridge; (a) ;received; - (18) Road Transport Dept., 28/6,1+8, advising that arrangements have been made for the 10.10 p.m, bus from Church Point on Sundays to operate via Warriewood. ;Received; ( 19) Parks & Playirounds Movewen, 29/6/k8 reqesting that Council again remit the rates payable on Lot 419 The Serpentine, Erpend; Avalon, which land can only be used for park purposes. Sec.501f. tesolved, -That the Council agree to the request, and £7.5.5 be remitted. - (20) plice Deyartnent 28/6,1+8 replying re Council's offer to exchUnge Lot 28,. Earclo Road, kewport for an area of land at Palm Beach which has been reserved for f'olice purposes, stating that' in view of the possibility of the Police site at Palm Beach beiñg.required:for Police purposes, approval cannot be givenfor its removal from the control of the Department, and inquiring whether'Counôilts land inBardo Road is available for ,salej and if so, at what price. Resolved, - That the Council Poli informtthe Department it Is prepared to exchaae the land in oi4aiasOM Bardo Road for the Department's land at Palm Be,achp but cannot see its way to se&1 the land in Bardo Road
August 11 1948:
Same, 17/8/+89 Inquiring whether there would. be any objection to the granting of a Permissive Occupancy to H. B. Wnncford for boatshed, baths and jetty fronting Lot 12, Plateau Road, Clareville Resolved, ; That the Council raise no Permissiveobjection sub$ect to the usual access conditions, and that the Occupancy building is erected in a position clear of the beach, and the baths are availaj'le for public use. (Crs. Kent Butcher)
October 26 1948:
Land Board Office, inquiring whether there would be any objection to the granting of a Permissive Occupancy toO .Aary Permissite for swimming bath, jetty, boatshed and slips below highwater ccupancy mark off Lot 52, Hudson Parade, Clareville. Resolved, - That no objection be raised subject to the submission of satisfactory plans, and to the usual access conditions. (Cr5. Kent,McLean) (7) Same, inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of a Permissive Occupancy to A.J.Bush for boatshed aid slipway below highwater mark fronting Lot 189 Lovett Bay. Resolved, - That Council raise no objection subject to the usual access-conditions. (Crs. Harris, Ken) () Sam;, 13/10/48, inquiring whether there is any objection to the granting of a Permissive Occupancy to B.Temple for boatshed and skids below highwater mark fronting Clareville north of the Anion Sailing Club. Resolved, - That the Council oppose the granting of the application, as it fronts a reserve, and is flg therefore contrary to its policy, (Ci's. Harris, McLean) (9) Same, 13/10/45, inquiring whether there would be any objection to the granting of a Permissive Occupancy toW.D,Yip for a jetty fronting Lot 1+i, Hudson Parade, Clareville. R9solved, - That no objection be raised, subject to the usual conditions regarding access. (Crs. Harris Kent) (10) Ayalon District Ratepas' Assoc., 11+/10/489 (a) contend- ing that the draining of the lane at the Avalon Shopping Centre will not be satisfactorily effected by filling it to a higher level, and that a watertable is required on the upper side with a gully and pipes leading to the main stormwater pipe; and requesting that the matter be given early attentipn' (b) request- 9 ing reconsideration of the concreting of the footpa'lth between the Civic Store and the Service Station or that at least this short section be kerbed and guttered; c) reminding Council that some time ago £75 was voted for kerbirig and guttering adjacent to the Anion Butchery, so that a further estimate appears unnecessary. Council's decisiorij- (a) and (c) to be informed that an estimate for kerbing and guttering and concrete crossing has already been agreed to by Council; (b) to be informed that this will be given consideration in the 191+9 works programme. (1 Oa) The Engineer brought forward &overnment Gazette notices of two proposed sales of foreshores at Mona Vale and Warriewood. Council -oppose such sales, and the Zngineer Salet and SáIicitor Jones represent it at the inquiry.Resolved, - Fore That the Minister for Local Govertment be asked to take up this sborel matter with the Lands Department, and the Cumberland County Council asked for its support also that the Laid s Department be asked not to permit any sales of Foreshores until the approval' of this Council and the Cumberlard County Council has been obtained. (Crs. Harris, Kent) -- Little (11) Public. Works Deut. 8/10/1+8, replying that the Department Willandra cannot see its way to make a 'rant towatds. the cost of improve- Road ments to Little Wfllandra Road .Deewhy theestimated cost being only £500. solfl, - That he letter be ;received;, .
Report by Shire Engineer -W6- 4th July, 1967; Newport Beach Dressing Sheds. Roof of building completed. Draining and second stage of plumbing completed. Doors and windows fitted and fixing around toilet cubicles completed. Work in progress on floor topping, steps and retaining wall at back of septic tank.
Report by Shire Engineer 22nd May, 1967: 4. DEARIN PARK, NEWPORT _Mrs. J. Hay, again requesting piping of the open drain through this Park from pipe culvert under Gladstone Street to Pittwater. Comments. This work., estimated to cost $1,800.00, was previously considered by Council and listed for consideration in the 1967 Estimates. The open channel discharges across the Park restricting use of the north-west corner. RECOMMENDATION. That $1,800.00 be voted from parks and reserves funds :for this work
Report by Shire Engineer -W4_31st July, 1967: BEACHES & RESERVES. Careel Bay Reclamation Area. An additional 1800 c.yds. of soil placed over area to prepare for playing fields. Dearin Reserve. 400 1in.ft. of 18’’ dia. pipes laid. Three concrete drop boxes and two stone headwalls constructed. _8 dead trees removed and area tidied.
Report by Shire Engineer -W5-_23rd October, 1967: GARDENS, The following trees and shrubs planted or replanted during this period: Pittwater High School. 50 mixed trees & shrubs (with steel tree guards). Gillies Crescent. 20 tristania. Mona Vale Oval. 10 melaleuca amillaris. Tawes EFC18 liquidamber. Various streets and reserves. 21 mixed trees. Trees lopped and/or removed at No. 72 South Creek Road, 2 Algona Street, Merridong Road, Queens Parade, Pindari Place, 2021 Pittwater Road, Loquat Valley Road Reserve, Kananook Avenue, Dearin Reserve, Waterview Street, Sunrise Road , Hilltop Road, Kirkstone Road.
REPORT OF THE SHIRE ENGINEER SUBMITTED TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF W4, WARRINGAH SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 30th JANUARY, 1968, : Elvina Bay Wharf. Shelter shed erected. Painting in progress. Lovett Bay Wharf. Sheller shed removed from land and re-erected on wharf. Painting in progress. Dearin Reserve – mowed
REPORT CF THE SHIRE ENGINEER SURAIITED TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF WARRINGAH SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 25th MARCH, 1968: Avalon Beach Reserve. Basketball fields marked and area levelled. TREES & GARDENS. The following trees and shrubs planted or replanted during this period:_Epping Drive. 27 liquidamber. Ventura Place. 19 eucalyptus excema. Forest Glen Crescent. 22 liquidamber, 18 fraxinus oxyporpa. John Fisher Park Effluent Area. 40 melaleuca armillaris. Kitchener Park. 43 oleus europus. Various reserves. 40 norfolk pines and 35mixed trees. Trees have been lopped or removed from PArkes Road right-of-way and4corner of Anzac Avenue; 66 Parkes Road; 198 Fisher Road North; Oaks Avenue; Howard Avenue; Wyndcra Avenue; Glentrees Reserve; Ryrie Avenue; 36 Dundilla Road; Dundilla Road Reserve; 11 Suffolk Avenue; 20 Warriewood Road; Tor Road; 149 Garden Street; 13 Irrawong Road; 63 Waterview Street; 57 Hillside Road; 20 Dress Circle Road; 42 Hudson Parade; 'tinge Longa*;,Church Point; 131 Barley Street. General maintenance carried out to gardens and grass cut with Victa mowers at _Willandra Road Reserve; Willandra Road Community Hall; Collaroy Plateau, Harbord, Dee Why, Avalon, Newport, Elanora Heights, Brookvale Baby Health Centres; Collaroy Plateau Youth Centre; Harbord Beach Reserve; Jacka Park; Griffith Park; Dearin Reserve; May Road, North Avalon, Newport, Mona Vale, Forestville, Killarney Heights, Harbord Road, Elanora Heights shopping centres; Fisher Road school area; Brookvale Oval banks; Florence Park; Narrabeen High School area; Oliver Street; Dunbar Park; Avalon car park; French's Forest Community Centre; Newport Beach Reserve; Gretel Park; Trafalgar Park; Mona Vale Oval; Scotland Island Reserve; Winji Jimmi Reserve; Wellman Reserve; Avalon Golf Links; Forestville Memorial Hall; Killarney Heights playground; Lindsay Reserve; Patting(' Park; Brentwood Reserve; Coster Reserve; Arndale Reserve; Ryrie Reserve; Cassuarina Reserve; Harbord Library; Waterfall Crescent Reserve; Mona Vale Cemetery; Yulong Reserve; Edgar Gornall Reserve; Wareham Reserve; Wentworth Reserve; Garden Street, May Road, Queenscliff Road, Harbord Road and Oliver Street gardens; John Fisher Park; Curl Curl Youth Centre; Fox Park; Collaroy' Beach Reserve; Elanora Heights Community Centre; Wingala Reserve ;Bets/' Wallis Reserve; Clareville Beach Reserve; Mona Vale CommUnity Hall; Dee Why car park; Albert Sweitzer Reserve; Brookvale Library. GRASS CUTTING (WITH TRACTOR). Currawong Reserve; Catalina Crescent Reserve; Hitchcock Park; Florence Parkr, Trafalgar-Park; Weetawa Reserve; Bilgola Plateau Park; Avalon Beach Reterve;.-'I Garden Street; Tennis court wharf Reserve, Scotland 'Island; Bassett Street; Winji Jimmi Reserve; Frankston Place Reserve; Coral Close, Mona',Vale d0Vali _. _ Newport Oval; Hordern Park;. Wiltshire-Park; ' Pittwater Park; Dunbar Park; J n Fisher Park: Beverley Joblarki' Narrabeen Polo Grounds
REPORT OF THE SHIRE ENGINEER SUBMITTED TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF WARRIKGAH SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 22nd APRIL, 1968: grass mowed - Newport Oval Store Shed. Metal roof completed, shutter fixed over counter; shelving installed and counter-fixed to internal walls. Bus Shelters( Shelter erected and painted in Beaconsfield Street/Barrenjoey Road, . Newport. Guttering and down pipe installed by plumber;
REPORT OF THE SHIRE ENGINEER SUBMITTED TO THE ORDINARY MEETING OF WARRINGAH SHIRE COUNCIL HELD ON 17th JUNE, 1968. W22. TREES & GARDENS. The following trees and shrubs were planted or replanted during this period:_Grevillea Street, 18 eucalyptus excema. Forestville Oval. 20 melaleuca armillaris. Pfoeffer Park. 20 pinus radiate. Oaks Avenue Car Park. 20 mixed hibiscus. Sligo Close. 10'liquidamber, Dee Why Parade. 35 Tristania conferta, 35 laguaneria pattersanii. Lyle Crescent. 10 melaleuca quinquintala. Campbell Avenue. 20 melaleuca quinquintala. Haigh Avenue. 10 liquidamber, 10 tristania. Hews Parade. 11 tristania. RellitiTrIStreet. 13 hibiscus apple blossom, Various streets and reserves, 82 mixed trees and shrubs. Trees lopped or removed from Elanora Community Centre; Trafalgar Park; Dearin Reserve; Dress Circle Reserve; Appian Way Reserve; Mona Vale Cemetery; Garden Street, Narrabeen; Mona Vale Oval; Avalon Bet bgserve; Wiltshire Park; 72/75 Woorarra Avenue; North Narrabeen; No. 6270randview Drive, Newport; Ne. 14 Bardo Road, Newport; No. 13 York Terence, Newport; No. 4 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon; No. 49 Daly Street, Newport; No. 24 Queens Avenue; Kalinya Street, Newport; No. 20 Stanley Street, Mona Vale; No. 67 Lower Plateau Road, Avalon; Weetawaa Road, Newport Plateau; Newport Beach; Careel Head Road.