Suburb History

IMO Manning: a vital supply line

Is Potts Point on the move? The federal government's Maritime Safety Authority operates the IMO 9654749 Manning, a special uses Class A...

IMO Manning: a vital supply line

15 Feb 2024

SANDRINGHAM 20-22 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE POTTS POINT

The Sandringham apartments at 20-22 Springfield Avenue Potts Point is one of Claud Hamilton's signature Art Deco apartment blocks, built...

SANDRINGHAM 20-22 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE POTTS POINT

8 Feb 2024

THE KELLETT ESTATE

The name Kellett is entrenched into the landscape of Rushcutters Bay. The name stems from the 19th century Kellett Estate. Kellett...

THE KELLETT ESTATE

24 Jan 2024

Kellet Plaza

Kellet Plaza has recently been named by Sydney Council. It has been a no-name piece of urban space for many...

Kellet Plaza

18 Jan 2024

Art Out and About

Artspace studios and gallery, Woolloomooloo It's true; painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is...

Art Out and About

11 Jan 2024

OUR EUROPEAN LINKS

Australia has been a refuge and escape route for refugees ever since our first convicts arrived from UK in 1788....

OUR EUROPEAN LINKS

14 Dec 2023

Our Historic Chimneys – a clue to the past

The 2011 postcode area contains Australia first suburb, Potts Point, an original independent suburb from the City. In 1834 substantial...

Our Historic Chimneys – a clue to the past

7 Dec 2023

HUGO STOSSEL, MID-CENTURY ARCHITECT

Potts Point and the eastern suburbs have been a magnet for European architects fleeing political persecution. Hugo Stossel (1905-2002) was born...

HUGO STOSSEL, MID-CENTURY ARCHITECT

30 Nov 2023

GRANTHAM STREET POTTS POINT

Grantham Street is an intimate six metre wide, cul-de-sac heading west off Wylde Street. It leads to views of the...

GRANTHAM STREET POTTS POINT

23 Nov 2023

ELIZABETH BAY CRESCENT

Most locals are well aware of the Elizabeth Bay Loop, a scion of Elizabeth Bay Road which weaves its way...

ELIZABETH BAY CRESCENT

2 Nov 2023

Elizabeth Lodge

Elizabeth Lodge 46 Bayswater Road, Rushcutters Bay, is set back from the street by its covered semi-circular covered entrance way....

Elizabeth Lodge

26 Oct 2023

BIRTLEY TOWERS, 8 Birtley Place: Art Déco chic, pose and poise

Birtley Towers, towering high above neighbouring properties, is aptly named after the former mansion, Birtley House, formerly on the site....

BIRTLEY TOWERS, 8 Birtley Place: Art Déco chic, pose and poise

19 Oct 2023

18 ORWELL STREET, POTTS POINT

Orwell Street is one of the most important cross-streets in Potts Point. It runs east west from Macleay Street through...

18 ORWELL STREET, POTTS POINT

12 Oct 2023

HENSLEY HALL, “A HOME FOR HENS”

The Hensley apartments, 37-41 Bayswater Road, was previously known as Hensley Hall and originally was a grand 1911 home named...

HENSLEY HALL, “A HOME FOR HENS”

5 Oct 2023

FRANCIS HALL

Apartment 27, Francis Hall, 16-20 Kings Cross Road, is for sale through Jason Boon, Joss Reid and Geoff Cox https://www.rwebay.com.au/7722680/ Kings...

FRANCIS HALL

29 Sep 2023

55 Victoria Street Potts Point

Number 55 was built in 1875 and is for sale through Jason Boon and Geoff Cox https://www.rwebay.com.au/7734264/ Victoria Street is one of...

55 Victoria Street Potts Point

21 Sep 2023

GRETA

Greta is a grand Victorian-era villa, 9 McDonald Street Potts Point for sale through Jason Boon and Geoff Cox https://www.rwebay.com.au/7727820/ Its name...

GRETA

14 Sep 2023

THE HAVARD

Apartment 14, 2 Kellet Way, The Harvard, Potts Point, is for sale through Luke McDonnell and Penny Timothy. https://www.rwebay.com.au/7700038/ Situated on a...

THE HAVARD

31 Aug 2023

EDGEWATER

Edgewater apartments, 6 Billyard Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, are named after their location; on the edge of the sapphire blue waters...

EDGEWATER

24 Aug 2023

FRANCONIA

Franconia sits in the heart of Potts Point opposite the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens and farmers' markets. Apartment 23 is for sale...

FRANCONIA

17 Aug 2023