Our community Palm tree luxuryBy richardmichell PW0 This tropical tree attracted the rich and famous The source of the name Palm Beach at the northern end of... Read More
Our community Home to the Sea EaglesBy richardmichell NB0 Manly’s first clubhouse had a rich history The Manly Warringah District Rugby League Football Club (the Sea Eagles) was formed... Read More
Our community Burnt Bridge CreekBy richardmichell NBS0 Most readers will be aware of the Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation or Bypass at Balgowlah. Many will be aware that... Read More
Our community Soaring to new heightsBy richardmichell NB0 Many readers will be aware of the failed proposals to bring the tram and the railway to the peninsula end... Read More
Our community More pining for the pastBy richardmichell NB, NBS0 Ignoring the debacle that began about 40 years ago when our local councils mistakenly (or willfully) planted hundreds of Cook... Read More
Our community Flights of fancyBy richardmichell NB, NBS0 For more than 20 years, commencing in 1911, Manly held a Venetian Carnival as a fundraiser for the local hospital... Read More
Our community Train of thoughtBy richardmichellSaturday, 29th November NBS0 The design of the Sydney Harbour Bridge specified four train lines – two on the western side, still in use... Read More
Our community Pooling our resourcesBy richardmichellTuesday, 21st October NBS0 Ocean rock pools are an integral part of the character and experience of living on the Northern Beaches. ... Read More
Our community Manly home for boysBy richardmichellMonday, 13th October NB0 The site of a block of units at 15 Stuart Street, Manly, has an interesting and contrasting history in the... Read More
Our community Destructive tendenciesBy richardmichellWednesday, 1st October NB0 The original Salvation Army site on the hill above Dee Why is currently being redeveloped. It was gifted to the... Read More