Do you know of homes named Tasso, Wirral or Kenrodwal?

Lynda Macalpine of Auckland, New Zealand writes:

Various members of my husband’s family – Macalpine – have lived in Mosman since about 1878. Archibald Macalpine was an alderman on the first Mosman Council, and Clanalpine St, Mosman, was named in his honour. He married Annie Reed, also from a local family. There are three houses in particular the family lived in that I would like to locate. Often, even today, these names are found on a plaque at the front door of some of the older homes. I was wondering if any readers happen to live in homes named Tasso, Wirral or Kenrodwal. I would like to be able to locate these homes and take a photo of them. Tasso and Wirral may have been in Raglan St and Kenrodwal could have been in Avenue Rd. I would love to hear from anyone living in these homes, they can email me at macalpine@clear.net.nz

— posted 189 days ago

Lieutenant Gordon Ernest Howe

Can you help with research for an article about Lieutenant Gordon Howe of Parriwi Road?

I am trying to obtain any information I can about the World War 2 service of a local resident, Lieutenant Gordon Ernest Howe of 28a Parriwi Road who was a member of the Royal Australian Navy Reserve.

I want to write an article about his war service… any information will be appreciated especially if there are any relatives I can contact.

Please contact Ken Wright if you can assist.

— posted 331 days ago

Tin town, Middle Harbour

Tin Town, Middle Harbour, postcard.

This unique postcard depicting a camp made out of kerosene tins is postmarked Mosman 1908. It is thought to be located in Mosman overlooking Quakers Hat Bay, near Cremorne and opposite Folly Point. Adding to the charm of this post card is the inclusion of a man, no doubt a resident, wearing a hat.

Mosman boasted many camps including artists’ camps, weekend camps for fishing and sailing and those appearing during The Depression of the 1930s.

Mosman Library would like to hear from anyone who may know of this camp and its exact location.

— posted 447 days ago