'60s Annandale: A Short Walk

Books available at Annandale Village Newsagency

'60s Annandale: A short Walk will be the seventh book in the series. It will cover Annandale of the 1860s and 1960s.

Annandale

In May 1861, Ann Hooper Ball of Annandale sought probate of the will of her husband George Ball overseer at Annandale.1861 'ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION.', New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), 10 May, p. 999. , viewed 14 Feb 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230062609

From the 12 August 1867 Issue of the Empire:  

"One day the Major was driving out in his gig to visit this George's River farm, and give some instructions to the servant in charge of it, when he overtook the Baron, about four miles from Sydney, walking along the Parramatta Road. The Major pulled-up, and inquired the destination of the old gentleman. 

"I am going," said he, " to George's River to see Colonel Johnstone, from whom I wish to ask a favour. I called at Annandale, and they told me that the Colonel had ridden to the farm, and I am now in pursuit of him." 1867 'A COLONIAL NOTABILITY OF THE OLDEN TIME.', Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 12 August, p. 6. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60843595

"David Johnstone the third son of George Johnston died in 1866 at his property at Georges Hill, near Liverpool. "He was the brother of Mr. Robert Johnstone, of Annandale, and son of the Colonel Johnstone who placed Governor Bligh under arrest, and administered the Government of this colony until he was superseded by Macquarie." 1866 'NEWS AND NOTES.', The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 8 June, p. 3. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1268836

In 1862 one of Captain Johnstone's large store and its contents were destroyed by fire 1863 'CHRONICLE OF OCCURRENCES,—1862.', Sydney Mail (NSW : 1860 - 1871), 3 January, p. 10. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166654282

Burt and Co. report successfully auctioned 220 head of fat cattle at the Annandale Yards in 1866 1866 'COMMERCIAL.', Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 4 December, p. 8. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60603135

1866 description of Johnston's Creek: "A small creek passes through and drains the lower part of the Burying Ground, which in one portion is swampy and well occupied by decaying humanity. This open drain during rain, and even many days after, is constantly running. It winds its tortuous way from the Cemetery (scattering miasma around), through Mr. Conley's property, takes a pretty serpentine course through a densely populated portion of North Kingston [Camperdown], passes by a culvert under the railway, fills a large public duck-pond close to the station, overflowing that, passes through Mr Breillat's paddock, filling large waterholes in its way, and then again under a railway culvert, and through the Annandale Estate flows into Johnston's Bay." 1866 'NEWTOWN CEMETERY.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 28 July, p. 6. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13134552

In 1869 Robert Johnston made an application for a Certificate of indefeasible title  for 2,388, Petersham—1 rood 8 perches, at intersection of Brighton and Crystal -Streets,—being lot 1 of section 13 of division No. 2a of " The Petersham Estate - 1869 'NOTICE UNDER REAL PROPERTY ACT.', New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), 3 September, p. 2230. , viewed 14 Feb 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225362664

Annandale Foreshore

Books at Annandale Village Newsagency and Leichhardt Library

Samuel Cowan and Moss Israel leased 100 acres on Johnston’s Bay. p17, AURA ANNANDALE URBAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Journal 1 THE EARLY HISTORY OF ANNANDALE https://library.lmc.nsw.gov.au/DIGITAL/EBOOKS/JPEG/LOCALHISTORY/1000010341.PDF

In  1860, COWAN and ISRAEL of Albion Soap Works offered a £2 for information leading to the recovery of two black mares and a chestnut filly. 1860 'Advertising', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 4 January, p. 8. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13035229

In 1861 Samuel Cowan and Moses Israel, of Annandale, Johnstone's Bay, soap and candle manufacturers was listed as insolvent with liabilities  of £8378 12s.; Assets of £4701 7s.4d and a Deficit of £3577 4s. 8d. 1861 'SUMMARY OF INSOLVENTS.', Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 21 May, p. 4. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60489301 

However, Cowan and Israel fortune's changed when the the British Government awarded to Cowan's family's firm Messrs. Cowan and Sons, of Barnes the largest ever Naval contract for the supply of 300 tons of soap for the navy. p18, AURA ANNANDALE URBAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION Journal 1 THE EARLY HISTORY OF ANNANDALE https://library.lmc.nsw.gov.au/DIGITAL/EBOOKS/JPEG/LOCALHISTORY/1000010341.PDF

Annandale Toll-Bar

In 1864 the Annandale Toll-bar was leased for £2590. 1863 'PROPERTY CIRCULAR.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 21 December, p. 3. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30937133

In 1866, the Central Police Court ruled in favour of the Annandale Toll Operator, that he correctly collected a toll on an empty cart. The defendent had sought to be exempted from the toll, under the Toll Exemption Carting Manure, as the cart was empty because it was on the way to collect the manure.1866 'TOWN AND COUNTRY NEWS', Sydney Mail (NSW : 1860 - 1871), 31 March, p. 2. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166666476

The Police Gazette list a theft from the Annandale Toll House on the list of House-breaking, and Stealing from Dwelling-houses.1862 'III. House-breaking, and Stealing from Dwelling-houses.', New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930), 24 December, p. 266. , viewed 14 Feb 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252047080

More about the Annandale Turnpike 

In 1866 the width of the carriage and footway for Parramatta Road from the bridge over Johnston Creek to 6 chains beyond Missenden Road was established.

The Carriage way was to be 48 ft 7 inches and each footway 12 ft no houses were to be built within this reserve. 1866 'ALIGNMENT OF PORTION OF THE PARRAMATTA ROAD.', New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), 29 March, p. 810. , viewed 14 Feb 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225372751

Annandale Cottage

In 1861, Mrs JB Adnam gave birth to a son at home at Annandale Cottage 1861 'Family Notices', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 21 September, p. 1. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13059081

In 1862 Alfred Burt of Annandale Cottage's, son married Fanny Anna Bennet at St Peter's on the Cook's River. 1862 'Family Notices', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 21 August, p. 1. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13233089

In 1866 Mrs Samuel Dickinson gave birth to a son at Annandale Cottage, 1866 'Family Notices', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 23 May, p. 1. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13131584 

Annangrove Cottage, Petersham

In June 1865 a reward of £1 was offered for the return of a Red Kangaroo Dog to Annangrove Cottage. 1865 'Advertising.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 21 June, p. 16, viewed 23 January, 2012, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13114834

In October, Mrs Mosman, who resided at Annangrove Cottage offered a reward for the return of her red and white "Milch" cow. If the cow was found to have strayed, then the reward would be 10Shillings. However, it it had been stolen, £2 would be paid for the return of the cow and the conviction of the thief. 1865 'Advertising.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 7 October, p. 12, viewed 23 January, 2012, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13120056

In 1867, the Mosman's seven and a  half  year old daugher died of  diphtheria - 1867 'Family Notices.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 20 July, p. 1, viewed 23 January, 2012, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13164089

Friends of the late Archibald Mosman were invited to the funeral of his daughter EMILY MARIA leaving Annan Grove Cottage at 2pm on Sunday 21 July 1867 1867 'Advertising.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 20 July, p. 12, viewed 23 January, 2012, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13164133

By 1868, Annangrove had new tennants. Mrs AH Palmer, formerly of Herston, Brisbane gave birth to a son in April 1868. 1868 'Family Notices.', Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 24 April, p. 1, viewed 23 January, 2012, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60852594

Read more about Annangrove Cottage at: Annandale on the Web

'60s Annandale: Guided Walk

2-3pm 5th May 2019 as part of the HunterBaillie Memorial Presbyterian Church's annual heritage open day. The cost will be $20 including afternoon tea with proceeds to the Church's conservation appeal.