In the Argus, 22nd November 1886. Assault by a Pugilist.— W. Farnan, a prizefighter, appeared on summons on Thursday at the District Court, on the complaint of Robert E. Rowley, whom he was said to have assaulted at Bevan’s iron works, Latrobe- street west. Complainant was accused by deFix this textfendant of supplanting him in […]
Author: Colin Rowley
Northumberland Road Footbridge
Until the mid 60s, Northumberland Road was in two parts. In the middle over Westbreen Creek was a small foorbridge. I used to go there often and watch the water flow and whatever flowed in it and on the surface. The council decided that progress must be made. The footbridge was removed, the creek flow […]