Northbridge, New South Wales
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| Northbridge Sydney, New South Wales |
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 Suspension bridge at Northbridge |
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| Population: | 6,031 | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 2063 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 2.71 km² (1.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 10 km (6 mi) north of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | City of Willoughby | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Willoughby | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | North Sydney | ||||||||||||
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Northbridge is a suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Northbridge is located 7 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Willoughby.
Northbridge is situated between the suburbs of Cammeray, Castlecrag and Willoughby and has many large waterfront houses which overlook Sailors Bay and Middle Harbour on Port Jackson. Northbridge features a historic stone bridge over Tunks Park.
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[edit] History
Northbridge takes its name from its location, north of a stone suspension bridge built in 1892. It was constructed by a team of land developers at a cost of 42,000 pounds and originally known as North Sydney Bridge and in 1903 it was shortened to 'North Bridge'. [1] The engineer responsible for the construction was J.E.Coyle and the style was Federation Gothic, with medieval motifs as "unexpected embellishments".[2] It is now known as the Cammeray Suspension Bridge or Long Gully Bridge.
[edit] Aboriginal Culture
Before European settlement, Northbridge was part of an area controlled by the aboriginal tribe known as the Cammeraygals (for whom Cammeray is named). Governor Phillip in a dispatch of 1790 reported: "...About the north-west part of this harbour there is a tribe which is mentioned as being very powerful, either from their numbers or the abilities of their chief. This district is called Cammerra, the head of the tribe is named Cammerragal, by which name the men of that tribe are distinguished. Of these Bands, we know more about the Cammeraygals. They are recorded as being a very powerful people and by far the most numerous. They were also the most robust and muscular and had the extraordinary privilege of extracting a tooth from the natives of other Bands and Tribes inhabiting the sea-coast." There are no surviving members of the tribe residing in the suburb.
[edit] European Settlement
The land where the suspension bridge was built belonged to Arthur Twemlow, a Sydney jeweller. In 1870 he built a two storey house called The Hermitage, on Fig Tree Point, from sandstone quarried on the estate. Transport was a problem in the early days and Tremlow had to sail through The Spit and around Middle Head to Circular Quay, from where he walked to his shop at Sydney Arcade.
[edit] Commercial Area
Northbridge Plaza is a shopping centre on Eastern Valley Way that features a supermarket, banks, grocers, butchers, bakers, chemists and a range of specialty shops. The main place for shopping is in Northbridge Plaza situated on Sailors Bay Road and has a large Woolworths in it and other small shops with only 1 butcher call Old Bill Buthers which is famous for its meat.
[edit] Transport
Bus routes through Northbridge from Wynyard bus stop in the Sydney CBD include the 207, 202, 203, and the 208. A bus stop is located at the major intersection between Strathallen Avenue and Sailors Bay Road.
 Northbridge Clock, Strathallen Avenue |
 Northbridge Suspension Bridge |
 Flat Rock Gully Reserve |
 Tunks Park |
[edit] Churches
St Philip Neri Catholic Church, St Marks Anglican Church the, Northbridge Uniting Church.
[edit] Schools
St Philip Neri Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Northbridge founded in 1925 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the Saint Josephites.
Northbridge Public School is a non-denominational primary school in the suburb and has been chosen to host many national events, such as the launch of the "Australian of the Year Awards" 2003. One of the most famous students to come out of NPS was Stuart Gardner who went on to become a member of parliament(1995-present). Northbridge public school has just had a great evasive student leave their ranks and go to high school. That person is the famous David Sheldon who has contributed more than any other student to rule breaking at Northbridge Public School. Shore Preparatory School is also in the west of Northbridge, as are the SHORE playing fields.
[edit] Parks
Northbridge boasts a fine vantage point over Middle Harbour with the harbourside parks (Clive, Elizabeth And Hallstrom Parks) all offering great views.
- Elizabeth Park: Coolawin Road
- Clive Park: Minimbah Road, has toilets, tables, harbour views, barbecue facilities, swings
- Hallstrom Point Park:Hallstrom Close
- Roche Playground:Roche Lane, barbecue facilities, playground, junior bike track
- Tunks Park: Brothers Avenue, barbecues, playing fields, boat ramp, gym equipment, playground, bush tracks, extensive parking-
- Warners Park:Jack McLure Place bubblers, shelters, playground, bowling club, parking
- Bonds Corner Park: A small bike track with two jump lines and a large berm.
[edit] Sport and Recreation
Northbridge features an 18-hole harbour view golf course, a sailing club, a marina, salt water baths, a scout hall,girl guides, parks, ovals and local reserves. The nearby Willoughby Leisure Centre is easily accessible through Small Street or a nearby track.
The Northbridge Sailing Club (NSC) faces onto Middle Harbour, and can be accessed through Minimbah Road. Partnered with Seaforth Sailing Club, races are held on Sundays. The club offers boat storage, a canteen, toilets and a launching pontoon.
[edit] References
- ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8, p.188
- ^ A Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian Architecture, Apperly (Angus and Robertson) 1994, p.120
[edit] External links
Roads and Traffic Authority Heritage and Conservation Register listing for Long Gully Bridge
- Northbridge, New South Wales is at coordinates Coordinates:
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