Property Advert of the Week: 2 Ian Street, Rose Bay (2006)

Below is a 2006 newspaper advertisement promoting apartments for sale at 2 Ian Street, Rose Bay. The complex comprises only six units.

Source: Joycrest. 2006. "2 ian street" (Advertisement). The Sydney Morning Herald, July 1: 23A (Domain Apartments Liftout).

Property Advert of the Week: Waterpoint, Shepherds Bay [Meadowbank] (2004)

Below is a 2004 newspaper advertisement promoting apartments for sale in the Waterpoint complex at Shepherds Bay (Meadowbank). It is directly opposite the Meadowbank Ferry Wharf, enabling residents an easy ferry commute into the city and a short walk to Meadowbank Railway Station.

Source: Anonymous. 2004. "Waterfront Shepherds Bay" (Advertisement). The Sunday Telegraph, April 4: 12 (homeowner liftout).

Property Advert of the Week: Bennelong Apartments (1999)

The residents of Bennelong Apartments have not had the best week, following news that the State Government is easing restrictions and regulations on hosting events on the Sydney Opera House forecourt.

Below is a 1999 newspaper advertisement promoting apartments for sale in the building itself.

Source: Colliers Jardine & Jones Lang LaSalle. 1999. "Bennelong Apartments" (Advertisement). The Sydney Morning Herald, November 27: 31A (Domain Liftout).

Property Advert of the Week: Chelsea Court, Surry Hills (1992)

Below is a 1992 newspaper advertisement for Chelsea Court in Surry Hills. Two bedroom apartments were on offer from $260, 000. 

Source: Toga Building Company Pty. Ltd. "Chelsea Court, Surry Hills" (Advertisement). The Daily Telegraph Mirror, December 16: 5. 

Property Advert of the Week: The Mill, Marrickville (2002)

Below is a 2002 newspaper advertisement promoting apartments for sale at "The Mill" at 11-21 Gordon Street, Marrickville. 

Source: Landbiz. (2002). "The mill" (Advertisement). The Sydney Telegraph, October 27: 8 (homeowner liftout). 

Property Advert of the Week: Captain Cook Towers, Brighton-Le-Sands (1971)

Below is a 1971 newspaper advertisement for Captain Cook Towers, located on The Grand Parade at Brighton-Le-Sands.

Two bedroom apartments were eon offer from $22 000 and three bedroom apartments from $35 000. This is equivalent to $303 000 and $481 500 in todays money as based on the RBA Inflation Calculator.

 

Source: J. R. Baker Pty. Ltd. & Whiteman's Real Estate Co. 1971. "Captain Cook Towers" (Advertisement). The Daily Telegraph, June 12: 42.

Property Advert of the Week: Merimbah, Hunters Hill (1986)

In 1984, the Hunters Hill property 'Merimbah', built in 1864, was converted into an eight-unit complex. One, two and three-bedroom apartments were available. 

Source: J.L. Manning Marketing Pty. Ltd. 1986. "'Merimbah' 1864" (Advertisement). The Sydney Morning Herald, February 1: 5. 

Property Advert of the Week: Stock & Holdings double page spread (1968)

This week, I am posting a double-page spread from Stocks & Holdings Projects, which appeared in The Sun on August 2, 1968. The double-page spread features three advertisements:

• Ocean View Units (Maroubra Beach) - With spectacular views of the ocean, Maroubra Beach, Sydney CBD and the Blue Mountains.
• Woodlyne Park Estate (Baulkham Hills)
• The Pines, Manly

Sources:

Maroubra Beach Units

Stocks & Holdings Projects. 1968. "Maroubra Beach Ocean View Units (Advertisement). The Sun, August 2: 52 & 53. 

Baulkham Hills Land Release

Stocks & Holdings Projects. 1968. "Woodlyne Park" (Advertisement). The Sun, August 2: 52. 

The Pines, Manly

Stocks & Holdings Projects. 1968. "The Pines, Manly" (Advertisement). The Sun, August 2: 52. 

Property Advert of the Week: 73 Milton Street, Ashfield (1970)

Our last Property Advert of the Week entry for 2025 sends us back to 1970, when apartments were on offer at 73 Milton Street, Ashfield, from $13 950, and the complex contained just nine units. 

 

Source: Rightway Real Estate. 1970. "Ashfield - 73 Milton Street" (Advertisement). The Sun, January 23: 60.

According to the RBA Inflation Calculator, this would equate to paying around $198 000 in today's money. The three-bedroom apartments, which started from $16,300, would be equivalent to spending around $231,000 today.

Property Advert of the Week returns on Saturday February 7.

Property Advert of the Week: Craigend, Chiswick (1969)

In 1969, two bedroom apartments in the Craigend complex at Chiswick were on sale from $14,500. This was equivalent to spending around $213 000 in todays money (RBA Inflation Calculator)

Source: Parkes Developments Pty. Ltd. 1969. "Craigend" (Advertisement). The Daily Mirror, February 7: 49.

Property Advert of the Week: Bellagio, Collaroy (2002)

In 2002, apartments in Bellagio (Bellagio by the Sea) at Collaroy were on sale for $395,000. The complex today comprises of private and serviced apartments. I would have to dispute that even in 2002, it was impossible to drive to Manly in 10 minutes and reach the city in twenty minutes.

Source: Warriewood Valley Property Marketing. 2002. "Bellagio" (Advertisement). The Sunday Telegraph, September 15: 16 (homeowner liftout).

Property Advert of the Week: Arena, Rockdale (2003)

Below is a 2003 newspaper advertisement promoting the Arena complex at Rockdale.

One-bedroom apartments with a study were on offer from $315 000 while two-bedroom apartments with a media room were on sale from $385 000.

   

Source: Anon. 2003. "Arena" (Advertisement). The Sunday Telegraph, April 6: 16 (Homeowner Liftout).

Property Advert of the Week: Meriton Advertisement (1973)

Below is a 1973 newspaper advertisement from Meriton Apartments (then known as Meriton Properties) promoting apartments for sale in Sydney.

The main listing was for 23-25 Sherbrook Road, Hornsby. In addition, apartments were on sale in Dee Why, Randwick, Harbord, Caringbah, Lane Cove and Mortdale. 

 

Source: Meriton Properties Ltd. 1973. "Home Units Hornsby". The Sun, October 19: 63. 

Property Advert of the Week: "San Michelle" at Queenscliff (1970)

Below is a 1971 newspaper advertisement promoting the sales of units in a two-building complex at Queenscliff - "San Michelle", located at 63 Crown Road. Each building has six units spread over three floors, with an average of two units per floor. 

Going by the RBA Inflation Calculator, a unit would range in the equivalent of today's money from approximately $ 266,700 to $ 481,200.

  

Source: I.E.L. 1971. "San Michelle" (Advertisement). The Daily Telegraph, June 5: 43. 

Property Advert of the Week: Arena, Rockdale (2002)

Below is a 2002 newspaper advertisement for the Arena complex, located on the Princes Highway at Rockdale.

 

Source: Cramer Property Agents & PRDnationwide. 2002. "Arena" (Advertisement). The Sunday Telegraph: 15 (homeowner liftout).

Property Advert of the Week: 63 Helen Street, Lane Cove (1971)

Below is a 1971 newspaper advertisement promoting the sale of two- and three-bedroom apartments in an apartment complex located at 63 Helen Street, Lane Cove.

Two-bedroom apartments were available for sale from $17,400, and three-bedroom apartments from $20,750. According to the RBA Inflation Calculator, this would equate to spending either $232,500 or $ 274,000, respectively, in today's money. 

 

Source: Shead Pty. Ltd. 1971. "63 Helen Street, Lane Cove" (Advertisement). The Daily Telegraph, June 12: 42.

Property Advert of the Week: Newtown Silos (2003)

Below is a 2003 newspaper advertisement for The Newtown Silos apartment complex. The former flour mill located in Gladstone Street, Newtown, was converted into an apartment complex and was completed in 2005.

Source: Cromer Property Agents and Peter Shield Real Estate. 2003. "This is silo : new life, new living space, Newtown" (Advertisement). The Sunday Telegraph, June 8: 11 (homeowner liftout). 

Property Advert of the Week: Eastlakes Home Units Ad (1966)

Below is a newspaper advertisement from 1966. Parkes Developments was promoting apartments for sale at Eastlakes. However, it doesn't go into specifics. Deposits started at $1000, and if you wanted more information, "enquire at Parkes Caravan".

Source: Parkes Developments Pty. Ltd. 1966. "East-lakes" (Advertisement). The Sun, October 21: 65. 

Property Advert of the Week: 108/1 Missenden Road, Camperdown (1998)

Below is a 1998 newspaper advertisement for an apartment for sale at 1 Missenden Road, Camperdown. The apartment was listed through Richardson & Wrench, Glebe. No price is listed for the two-bedroom apartment.

Source: Richardson & Wrench Glebe. 1998. "Luxury Living at an affordable price". The Sydney Morning Herald, May 2: 35RE (Real Estate).

NEVER BUILT SYDNEY: AML & F Redevelopment Proposal (1989)

Full Citation Below

In 2023, I posted an entry on the fire that destroyed the Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Co. Building at Ultimo in 1992. 

At the time of the fire, the site was facing redevelopment. In 1989, Essington Developments Lrd. (owned by Kerry Packer) proposed a plan to convert the building into a hotel and apartment building. There would be 150 apartments along with a four star hotel. A small office building along with retail would also be provided. The redevelopment was projected to cost $200 million.

Source: Dixon, A. 1989. "New life for a grand old building" . The Sydney Morning Herald, March 29: 2. 

The restoration of the former woolstore would have been similar to the Goldsborough Mort Woolstore located further up Harris Street. However had this had gone ahead and there was no fire to the woolstore itself, it have meant that those in Ultimo would not have the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre which occupies part of the present site. The Harry Seidler-designed building is a local landmark in itself.

Related Entry

1992: Ultimo's Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co. Building destroyed by fire