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Attack on Sydney Harbour: In 1942, Japanese submarines brought WWII to Mosman’s doorstep.

2026-09-09T17:35:57+10:00May 31, 2021|Local History|

Nobody ever expected Mosman to become the front line of World War Two. But on a crisp Autumn evening in 1942, as the sun dipped west behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the final stage of an audacious plan to invade Australia's largest city was almost complete.

The Cremorne streets named after Aussie test cricketers who gave birth to the Ashes legend.

2026-09-09T17:37:31+10:00January 8, 2021|Local History|

Australia and England first met in test match cricket in 1877, but the legend of the Ashes, the symbolic trophy the two teams play for, began on August 29, 1882, after the on-field antics of English captain W.G. Grace so incensed Australian spinner Fred Spofforth, it produced a bowling spell that scorched the oval.

‘2088’ Number Plates up for sale and James Spenceley is looking for a six-figure Mosman buyer!

2026-09-09T17:38:33+10:00July 30, 2020|General|

Entrepreneur James Spenceley is selling his beloved “2088” number plates, for a staggering six figure sum. The telco boss turned private investor, said to be worth than $50 million, has listed his custom plates with Shannons, where they will be auctioned next month. he spoke exclusively with Anna Usher this week.

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