A photo of Regent Street, Kogarah, reveals unexpected information.
The Effects of Ozone
The birth of triplets was a rare occurrence in the 19th century. When Mrs Agnes Melville, wife of Mr Ninian Melville of Kogarah gave birth to triplets in February 1895, the newspaper Truth gave the credit to Kogarah itself, as a ‘rising suburb on the Illawarra line’. It stated “Strong sea-air, the invigorating ozone, the... Continue Reading →
Hurstville’s Biggest Blaze
Hurstville's biggest fire happened in 1923. But it could have been so much worse.
A Record-breaking Ride
Nowadays it takes around nine hours to drive from Melbourne to Sydney. It was different in 1921, when a Penshurst man set a new record...
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