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History of Hornsby Court House 1896 - 1933
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DetailsThis document represents a consolidation of approximately 50 newspapers articles relating to the history of Hornsby Court House from 1896 to 1933. Content provided includes the long campaign of political agitation that occurred between 1896 and 1907 until finally the Government agreed to convert the old Drill Hall into a Court of Petty Sessions.
The court house was opened on 9 November 1907 by the NSW Premier, the Hon. C. G. Wade who arrived by rail amidst a great fanfare with residents hanging out banners to celebrate this historic event in Hornsby's history.
Within 7 years, complaints intensified about the building which was uncomfortable during the summer and winter months and the bad acoustics made it difficult to hear witnesses.
Action was initiated by the Hornsby Progress Association in 1914 to approach the Minister for Justice to erect a new court building. Another long campaign ensued and finally after 9 years, in 1925 the new building was constructed at a cost of £4,588. The foundation stone was laid by William McKell, Minister for Justice (later to become NSW Premier and Governor General) on 8 August 1926.
The first court session took place on 22 January 1926.
CreatorRobert GreenKeywordsHornsbyHornsby Court HousePacific Highway
DetailsThis document represents a consolidation of approximately 50 newspapers articles relating to the history of Hornsby Court House from 1896 to 1933. Content provided includes the long campaign of political agitation that occurred between 1896 and 1907 until finally the Government agreed to convert the old Drill Hall into a Court of Petty Sessions. The court house was opened on 9 November 1907 by the NSW Premier, the Hon. C. G. Wade who arrived by rail amidst a great fanfare with residents hanging out banners to celebrate this historic event in Hornsby's history.
Within 7 years, complaints intensified about the building which was uncomfortable during the summer and winter months and the bad acoustics made it difficult to hear witnesses.
Action was initiated by the Hornsby Progress Association in 1914 to approach the Minister for Justice to erect a new court building. Another long campaign ensued and finally after 9 years, in 1925 the new building was constructed at a cost of £4,588. The foundation stone was laid by William McKell, Minister for Justice (later to become NSW Premier and Governor General) on 8 August 1926.
The first court session took place on 22 January 1926.
CreatorRobert GreenKeywordsHornsbyHornsby Court HousePacific HighwayRelated
CollectionRobert Green
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Robert Green, History of Hornsby Court House 1896 - 1933. Hornsby Shire, accessed 28/04/2026, https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/3564