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Hornsby Park, 1887 to 1936
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DetailsThis document contains various newspaper articles in chronological order between 1887 and 1936 about Hornsby Park, opposite the Post Office.
Summary of articles:
1887 -The resumption of 15 acres of land for the park
1902 - Clearing of the land
1902 - Erection of a front fence and other improvements
1903 - Consideration given to purchasing a further 19 acres
1904 - An application to the Land Court from a carter to create a thoroughfare for vehicles to transport blue metal from the newly opened quarry through the park.
1905 – 15 additional acres for the park reserved from sale by the Government
1905 – Proposal to level the park and install tennis courts
1907 – Removal of some native trees and planting of ornamental trees
1912 – Proposal by Hornsby Councillor to sell the park land for business sites with sale proceeds being used to improve the park at Waitara
1913 – Laying in the park a foundation stone for the Hornsby District Band
1915 – Celebration of Allies’ Day in the park over two days
1916 – Installation of an additional gas street lamp opposite the main entrance to the park
1916 – Application from the Progress Association for the adjoining School of Arts property to be gifted a 40 feet wide strip of land from the park to be used as an emergency exit
1916 – Working Bee to cultivate a section of the park for school children to grow vegetables for the dependents of soldiers
1916 – Erection of a fence and posts for cultivation of vegetables
1918 – Park improvements
1918 – Application for a miniature rifle range to be created in Hornsby Park
1923 – District Band concerts in the park on Sunday afternoons
1923 – Installation of additional lighting
1932 – Motion by Hornsby Shire Council President to obtain estimate for cost of a swimming pool
1936 – Request by Council to Minister for Local Government for grant of £4,000 towards cost of swimming pool
1936 – Planting of a tree seed from Lone Pine at Anzac Cove in the park
DateBetween 1st August 1887 and 7th July 1936CreatorRobert GreenKeywordsHornsbyHornsby Park
Summary of articles:
1887 -The resumption of 15 acres of land for the park
1902 - Clearing of the land
1902 - Erection of a front fence and other improvements
1903 - Consideration given to purchasing a further 19 acres
1904 - An application to the Land Court from a carter to create a thoroughfare for vehicles to transport blue metal from the newly opened quarry through the park.
1905 – 15 additional acres for the park reserved from sale by the Government
1905 – Proposal to level the park and install tennis courts
1907 – Removal of some native trees and planting of ornamental trees
1912 – Proposal by Hornsby Councillor to sell the park land for business sites with sale proceeds being used to improve the park at Waitara
1913 – Laying in the park a foundation stone for the Hornsby District Band
1915 – Celebration of Allies’ Day in the park over two days
1916 – Installation of an additional gas street lamp opposite the main entrance to the park
1916 – Application from the Progress Association for the adjoining School of Arts property to be gifted a 40 feet wide strip of land from the park to be used as an emergency exit
1916 – Working Bee to cultivate a section of the park for school children to grow vegetables for the dependents of soldiers
1916 – Erection of a fence and posts for cultivation of vegetables
1918 – Park improvements
1918 – Application for a miniature rifle range to be created in Hornsby Park
1923 – District Band concerts in the park on Sunday afternoons
1923 – Installation of additional lighting
1932 – Motion by Hornsby Shire Council President to obtain estimate for cost of a swimming pool
1936 – Request by Council to Minister for Local Government for grant of £4,000 towards cost of swimming pool
1936 – Planting of a tree seed from Lone Pine at Anzac Cove in the park
DateBetween 1st August 1887 and 7th July 1936CreatorRobert GreenKeywordsHornsbyHornsby ParkRelated
CollectionRobert Green CollectionLocationHornsby
LocationHornsbyAbout the original
SourceVarious newspaper sources are detailed throughout this document
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Robert Green, Hornsby Park, 1887 to 1936 (Between 1st August 1887 and 7th July 1936). Hornsby Shire, accessed 29/04/2026, https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/2765