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Hobby's Outreach, Vol 18 No 6 .. -- t-IOBB\''S OUTREACt-1 Newsletter ef: BLUE MOUNTAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Inc. P 0 Box 17, WEN1WORTH FALLS NSW 2782 Hobby's Reach, 99 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls Website: http: I I www.infobluemountains.net.au/ bmhs Telephone: (02) 4757 3824 Fax: (02) 4757 3974 I Volume 18 Number 6 February -March 20071 KATOOMBA'S LINK with 'THE ASHES' Contributed by Geoff 5 ad/er Local cricket fans might be surprised to learn that there is a link between early Katoomba and the famous 'Ashes', recently won by Australia, but which have, in spite of protests, returned to their permanent home at Lords Cricket Ground in London. Many locals will remember the big Rupertswood, in the Melbourne old building on the corner of the then suburb of Sunbury, on numerous Great Western Highway and Station occasions during the team's visit to Street Katoomba, used as the Australia. headquarters of the Blue Mountains Lady Janet Clarke was renowned for City Council from 1947 until the early her sense of humour, and would have 1960s, when the current building was been aware of the various references constructed and the old one to 'the ashes' in speeches during the demolished. tour, so, following a cricket match on The old building was one of the a paddock at Rupertswood on earliest in Katoomba, opened in 1884 Christmas Eve 1882, she burnt a bail by John W. Fletcher as The Katoomba and placed the ashes in a small pottery College, a boarding school for boys. urn - perhaps originally a cosmetic Fletcher and his wife, Ann, moved to jar from her dressing table. This she Katoomba after running a school in presented to English Cricket Captain, Woollahra, and became active in the Ivo Bligh. social life and affairs of Katoomba. John Fletcher had a strong interest The college closed in 1893 as a result in sport and it was possible that he of the depression, following which Photo ef Ann Fletcher supplied f:y was a guest at Rupertswood for the Ann Fletcher ran the building as a BMHS far inclusion in the Christmas celebrations while he was boarding house called The Priory, until Ashes Exhibition Catalogue running the Woollahra school. In any the family returned to Sydney in 1896. case, Ann Fletcher took it upon The term 'the ashes' originated from a lighthearted herself to make and embroider a velvet bag to hold the 'obituary' to the death of English Cricket in The Sporting urn, and this was presented to Ivo Bligh during the Times of 2 September 1882, after Australia won the team's tour of Queensland, the first ever touring team Test Series for the first time in August 1882. It to visit that state. concluded by saying that the body would be cremated In his letter of thanks to Ann Fletcher Ivo wrote: and the ashes taken to Australia. Although the ashes 'Many thanks for the pretty little bag you have so kindly did not, at that time, have a physical presence, the term sent me. The ashes shall be consigned to it forthwith was taken up and the English Team headed to Australia and always kept there in memory of the great match.' to regain 'the ashes' in the Test Series of 1882-83. This letter, along with the urn, the bag and other The President of the Melbourne Cricket Club, Sir mementos of the visit are all in the permanent William Clarke, and his wife Janet, played host to the English Cricket Team, at the Clarke mans10n, Continued on page 8 Hobby's Outreach February-March 2007 JULY 2006 EXCURSION Contributed by Geoff Sad/er CURRENCY MUSEUM & THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE, SYDNEY On 13 July 2006, members travelled to Sydney City to enjoy conducted tours of two establishments that help make the city such a fascinating and interesting place to visit. Our first destination was the Currency Museum, and we assembled in the lofty, glass-walled foyer of the Reserve Bank, facing Martin Place. Prior to our tour, we were pleased to have the collective opportunity of offering congratulations to Josephine and Bruce Adam on their SO'h Wedding Anniversary. Our tour of the static display was conducted by a Australians, a practice that has continued, and Australia most enthusiastic guide, who began by pointing out was one of the first countries in the world to feature that this museum deals only with banknotes - coins are women on its banknotes. the responsibility of the Mint in Canberra. He also Examples of counterfeit notes were on show, some pointed out that the somewhat unpopular interest rate using very sophisticated methods of production, and rise decisions are made in the Boardroom, a number alongside were displayed the various production of floors above us. methods used to beat the criminals. Material used has The first item on display was an old printing press, transitioned from paper to polymer, a material in which made in Germany, on which early banknotes were the United States has shown interest, although still produced, and what followed was an impressive and retaining paper as a base material. colourful display of the currency used in Australia from The display is self-explanatory and can be viewed earliest settlement to the present. Numerous designs without a guide. It is recommended to anyone visiting were produced for each new note, but of course only Sydney with some time on their hands. one would be chosen. It was interesting to see that one On bidding farewell to our guide, we made a beeline of the unsuccessful designs for an early £100 note was for the Masonic Club, where we had a quick lunch in a drawing of Leura Falls. restful surroundings before heading to our appointment at The Great Synagogue. Here we met our guide and the menfolk donned the traditional skull cap before entering the building. What a magnificent building! Built in the Byzantine style and capable of seating 1600 worshippers, it is tucked • away between high-rise buildings in Elizabeth Street, and it is doubtful if the thousands of Sydneysiders who pass it every day have any idea of what lies behind its sandstone fa<;:ade. Our knowledgeable guide first provided us with some background of the Jewish beliefs and stated that a small number of Jews were among the First The first note was issued by the Commonwealth in Fleet Convicts (the number varies depending on the 1913 in the form of a ten shilling note, and it was reference used). Some 800 Jews were transported during sobering to view the display of banknotes issued by the entire convict era, and the first free Jewish settler Japan in anticipation of a successful invasion of was Barnett Levy, who, as it happens, had links with Australia during World War II. the Blue Mountains in Glenbrook. When Australia converted to decimal currency, a new From 1817, steps were taken towards an organised series of notes was required - but what to call the base community, and in 1830, meetings began in temporary unit? The 'royal' was suggested, but the term 'dollar' premises. Two Synagogues were built, but replaced by won the day, and 'Dollar Bill' became the cartoon the present building, which opened in March 1878. character that was devised to help the p9pulation cope Our guide then went on to explain the meaning and with the change, which was difficult for many. One symbolism of the internal fittings and architecture. By section of the display featured the promotional methods paying a quarterly rental, worshippers were able to used in the conversion process. secure a permanent place in the pews, and the names The decimal currency notes featured famous Continued on page 4 Hoblry} Outreach 2 February---March 2007 WALKS &TALKS Saturday meetings with guest speaker commence promptly at 10:30am. Tea/ coffee and biscuits available from 10am. Tarella Cottage shop open from 10am. Light lunch available after meeting. Research Room open with a researcher in attendance. Library open for members to select and return books. Saturday MEETING - 10am for 10:30am. Annual McLaughlin Lecture. Speaker: David Branagan on 3 February the subject of 'T. W Edgeworth David, Blue Mountains and the world beyond'. Monday EXCURSION - Old Katoomba: an exploration of the early tourist areas around Katoomba 12 Falls, Reids Plateau, followed by lunch at the Katoomba Falls I<:.iosk. Short walks to vantage February points with excellent views of Mount Solitary, Orphan Rock, Witches Leap. Early tourist brochures describe Vanimans Lookout as 'probably the finest point from which to obtain a complete panoramic view of the Falls and Jamison Valley'. All walks are short and mostly shaded. There are some steps. It is important to wear shoes designed for walking on the slippery uneven surfaces of bush tracks. Meet - 1Oam in picnic area beside Katoomba Falls I<:.iosk, opposite the oval and Caravan Park on Cliff Drive, Katoomba. Morning tea - Bring or buy at I<:.iosk. Lunch - The recently restored old kiosk offers pleasant food and good coffee. It is a perfect spot for a get-together lunch on our first excursion for 2007. Reservations and menu options available at February meeting or contact Jo Adam. Cost - $2 collected on the day. Pay separately for lunch at kiosk Leader - Jack Austin, phone 6352 4749 Enquiries: Jo Adam, phone: 4759 1022 Saturday .ANNuAL GENERAL MEETING - Note earlier starting time 10am. Morning tea served at 3 conclusion of AGM, followed by speaker Colin Slade on the subject of 'Allan Cunningham, March botanist and explorer, 1791-1839: The Johnny Appleseed of Australian exploration'. Cunningham made geographical discoveries of great value to Australia. Two most important were the finding of passages (stock routes) which opened up the fertile Liverpool Plains and the Darling Downs.
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