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Ed 27, March, 2021
Walkabout Edgecliff with Ruth
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Source: www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
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In this Ed 27, I walk around Edgecliff, pointing out past history and present development that has shaped the area, not necessarily in a good way.
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Behind these quaint streets lined wth historic houses is Trumper Park a community garden, and tennis courts with views towards Sydney CBD.
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On the corner of Cameron St and Thorne St is a sign on a weatherboard wedge-shaped house, which used to be a corner shop in the 1860's.called Emma Chisett...which legend has it that the name is a strine variant of How much is it?
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I begin my walk in the tiny side streets behind Edgecliff Centre.
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This was once Edgecliff House, built about 1861 by Edward Wise, Justice of the Supreme Court, later occupied by William Busby. The big Fig trees were given to the Woollahra Council with the land from Edgecliff House by the Terry family on the condition that they would not be cut down.
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St Joseph's is a Roman Catholic church which was erected in 1866 but the present structure, of early English Gothic style, dates from 1874 it is ministered by Franciscan Friars. Next to St Joseph's, at No. 8 Albert St, is Fenton...but only the gates and driveway can be seen.
Fenton was the residence of NZ born architect Robin Dods, built after WWI. Once described as a contemporary house, built as a counterpart to an eighteenth century English house but with "all the best features of a modern home". Today it is a private residence. Opposite side of the street, once stood Quambi, built in 1862 by Mr Montague Consett Stephen, later purchased by Sir Frederick Darley, P.C., M.L.C., Q.C., Lieu. Governor in 1891. It was demolished in the 1930's and replaced by 'Quambi Place' proclaimed in 1938 becoming a significant streetscape of houses after the 'Wilkinson style'. In ESL Ed 28 (April) I walk along the Hermitage Foreshore Walk in Vaucluse. Stay well and safe.
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Just wait till things fall into place. You respond well to nature so make sure you spend time in our beautiful beaches and parks particularly if you live close to the city as you dont like loud noise.
Turning left at Edgecliff Road, I pass Consulate homes, mansions and a, mixture of Art Deco flats. At the intersection of Edgecliff Road and Ocean St there is a small reserve.
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We are now coming into the star signs of PISCES and ARIES.
PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) THE TAROT CARD IS THE HANGED MAN The Tarot Card shows a man hanging upside down from a tree. This card indicates enlightening and suggests you dont rush into making decisions.
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Crossing Ocean St into Albert Street, you can't miss the striking white church called St Joseph's Church, the first Franciscan church in Sydney.
It's nice to see we are all out and about again. Cafes, beaches, parks and restaurants full of fun and chat, and the roads overflowing with traffic.
On the other side of Edgecliff Rd is an Art Deco building which once the office of Malcolm Bligh Turnbull AC now a retired Australian politician who was the 29th Prime Minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. Now Dave Sharma, Federal Member for Wentworth, occupies the premises.
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You are naturally artistic and need to take the time for yourself to maybe start creating writing, painting or sketching. Give it a try and dont give up on your first attempt. It is important to give yourself time to nurture yourself and all will go in the right direction for you. Lucky gemstone is AMETHYST Lucky numbers are 12 & 7 Lucky colours are LILAC & GREEN ARIES(Mar 21 - Apr 29) THE TAROT CARD IS THE EMPORER The EMPORER is seated on a cubic throne giving the impressions of worldly powers and leadership. You are strong and sometimes stubborn. You are dedicated to your plan and will not accept the suggestions of others. You are good on business levels but can be impulsive and not go about things in a practical way. As your symbol is THE RAM try not to headbutt your way to good fortune, instead of taking time and having patience. Show your understanding and encourage people with love rather than demands. Lucky gemstone is DIAMOND Lucky numbers are 1 & 11 Lucky colour RED Love and Light to all... Good health, happiness and peace to all
RUTH MARKS TAROT CARD READER 0414 273 104
Google Ruth Marks Tarot Card Reader Tarot Card lessons available Opposite Edgecliff Centre on New South Head Rd is Ascham School. The area was once dominated by the 'Glenrock' property. Sir Edward Knox built 'Fiona' in 1864 after having it designed by J. F. Hilly. Other elements of the estate included 'Glenrock', an Italianate residence designed by David MacBeath and built by John Marks circa 1870. There were also substantial gates of wrought iron and sandstone. The building was demolished when New South Head Road was widened, but the gates survived. Also on the estate was the 'Dower House', a Victorian Gothic Revival house of sandstone, built some time after 1842 by Whistler Smith.
My walk finishes at (8) Edgecliff Centre built in 1971which was identified by Woollahra Council as an opportunity site, noting that redevelopment would deliver a range of community benefits including an improved retail experience with better connections to public transport...and Edgecliff railway station opened in 1979, when the Eastern Suburbs railway line was opened from Central to Bondi Junction.
