Category Archives: Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts about Allambie Heights

Allambie Heights is located 17 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Some interesting facts about Allambie Heights:

  • Allambie is an Aboriginal word that means “peaceful place”
  • Allambie Heights was developed in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s with many of the streets named after notable battles and prominent allied political leaders of World War II, such as Owen Stanley Avenue, Kirra Road and Churchill Crescent
  • Allambie Heights is the home to the Warringah Aquatic Centre and also has a number of care facilities for the disabled
  • Bushfires have destroyed much of the bushland area in recent years. However, this is part of the Australian ecology cycle and the forests regenerate fairly quickly

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Allambie Heights.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Interesting Facts about Manly Vale

Manly Vale is located 17 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Some interesting facts about Manly Vale:

  • Manly Vale is surrounded by the following seven suburbs: North Manly, Queenscliff, Allambie Heights, Manly, North Balgowlah, Balgowlah and Fairlight
  • Manly Vale is predominantly a residential suburb with commercial land use on Condamine Street which contains small patches of light industrial
  • Manly Vale Post Office opened in April 1950 and closed in 1994

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Manly Vale.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Interesting Facts about Queenscliff

Queenscliff is located 16 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Some interesting facts about Queenscliff:

  • Queenscliff is surrounded by the following three suburbs: North Manly, Freshwater and Manly
  • Queenscliff was named in honour of Queen Victoria
  • Queenscliff Beach lies below the heavily built up Queenscliff Head with the surf club located just south of the usually closed lagoon entrance
  • The Ten Network airs a breakfast show at Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club with Queenscliff Beach front and centre as a back drop for the hosting panel

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Queenscliff.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Interesting Facts about Manly

Manly is located 15 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Some interesting facts about Manly:

  • Manly is surrounded by the following four suburbs: Manly Vale, North Manly, Fairlight and Queenscliff
  • Manly is situated between a tranquil inner-harbour beach on one side and a popular Pacific Ocean surf beach on the other with The Corso nestled between.
  • Manly is most notable for its 18 pristine beaches which are popular tourist destinations
  • Manly host its own Dawn Service on Anzac Day and Citizenship Ceremony on Australia Day
  • Manly is a breeding habitat for Little Penguins. The Penguins come ashore every night between July and February to breed

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Manly.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Interesting Facts about Freshwater

Freshwater is located 17 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Some interesting facts about Freshwater:

  • Freshwater is surrounded by the following five suburbs: Brookvale, Curl Curl, North Manly, Manly and Queenscliff
  • Freshwater was known as Harbord from 1923 until 2008
  • Freshwater Beach is a popular but hazardous beach with an average of 121 rescues each year
  • The official beginning of surfboard riding in Australia occurred at Freshwater Beach in 1915 when the famous Hawaiian Swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku gave a demonstration on his board riding skills to thousands of spectators

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Freshwater.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Interesting Facts about Oxford Falls

Oxford Falls is located 20 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Some interesting facts about Oxford Falls:

  • Oxford Falls is surrounded by the following five suburbs: Belrose, Narrabeen, Frenchs Forest, Cromer and Beacon Hill
  • Oxford Falls Post Office opened in January 1924 and closed in 1984
  • Oxford Falls has a number of trails suitable for mountain bike riding including downhill
  • Oxford Falls consists of several rural properties

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Oxford Falls.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Interesting Facts about Narraweena

Narraweena is located 18 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Some interesting facts about Narraweena:

  • Narraweena is surrounded by the following five suburbs: Oxford Falls, Cromer, Beacon Hill, Dee Why, and Brookvale
  • Narraweena is an Aboriginal name meaning a quiet place in the hills
  • Significant development occurred in the 1960’s and 1970’s, aided by public housing construction
  • Major features of the area include Beverley Job Park and two schools

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Narraweena.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Interesting Facts about Cromer

Cromer is located 20 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Some interesting facts about Cromer:

  • Cromer is surrounded by the following seven suburbs: Ingleside, Wheeler Heights, Collaroy Plateau, Collaroy, Oxford Falls, Narraweena and Dee Why
  • Cromer is named after the seaside town of Cromer in Norfolk, England
  • Cromer Post Office opened in September 1959 and closed in 1992
  • Cromer consist of two public schools: Cromer Primary School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Cromer.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Interesting Facts about Dee Why

Dee Why is located 18 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is considered to be the main centre of the Northern Beaches.

Some interesting facts about Dee Why:

  • Dee Why is surrounded by the following five suburbs: Cromer, Collaroy, Narraweena, Brookvale and North Curl Curl
  • Dee Why was named in 1814 by James Meehan, a convicted surveyor
  • To coincide with the official opening of the clubhouse, Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club put up 20 pounds in prize money for their first surf carnival on 7 November 1913
  • In the 1960’s, for a period of about two years, a rubbish tip operated where the car park and grassed area are behind the current Dee Why Surf Club
  • The first owner of land in Dee Why was the master shipbuilder of the fledgling Sydney Colony, William Cossar
  • The first church in Dee Why was built in 1923
  • Dee Why Beach runs for about 1.2 kilometres along the eastern border of Australia, overlooking the Tasman Sea
  • The local Government of Dee Why was originally formed as a rural local government area of Sydney and was named Warringah Shire Council, however “Shire” was dropped from its title when the now Local Government Act  was passed in 1993 and is now know as Warringah Council

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Dee Why.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Interesting Facts about Brookvale

Brookvale is located 16 kilometres north-east of Sydney CBD and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Some interesting facts about Brookvale:

  • Brookvale is surrounded by the following six suburbs: Beacon Hill, Narraweena, Dee Why, North Curl Curl, North Manly and Curl Curl
  • The first development in the area was in 1836 when 64 hectares of farmland was granted to William Frederick Parker
  • Brookvale Post opened in June 1888
  • Brookvale Oval is the home ground of the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles National Rugby League team. The Manly Leagues Club is located nearby
  • Brookvale Brickworks was opened in 1913 which used clay from quarries on Beacon Hill which became medium density housing after its closure in 1996. The development is now known as “The Kilnes”  which houses apartments and townhouses
  • Warringah Mall Shopping Centre first opened in 1963 and included 53 stores
  • Brookvale houses Brookvale Bus Depot (Sydney Buses). In November 1970, June Lusk, the first women to be trained, drove a bus out of Brookvale Depot, ending years of resistance to women bus drivers

We can assist you if you are looking at buying or selling a property in Brookvale.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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