Property Advert of the Week: "Mintcol" by Claron Homes (1973)

Below is a 1973 newspaper advertisement for "Mintcol". It was a model home that was located at 176A Old Northern Road, Castle Hill. The home is still standing there today. 

Source: Claron Homes. 1973. "Mintcol" (Advertisement). The Sun, October 19: 62.

Property Advert of the Week: Wimpey Homes (1960)

Property Advert of the Week is back for 2023. This advertisement was published by Wimpey Homes in 1960 to promote a new residential estate that they were building at East Ryde (located to the north of The Field of Mars Cemetery). Based on the information provided, the display home was located at 28 Cilento Close and has since been demolished.

 

Source: George Wimpey & Co. Ltd. 1960. "Wimpey Homes" (Advertisement). The Daily Mirror, September 30: 30. 

Property Advert of the Week: Willoughby Homes - "The Victoria" (1966)

Below is a newspaper advertisement promoting "The Victoria" by Willoughby Homes from 1966. This model home was on offer for £4159 ($8318). 

Note: Goods and Services could be sold in pounds, shillings and pence for a two year period following the introduction of decimal currency in 1966.

Source: Willoughby Homes Pty. Ltd. 1966. "The Victoria" (Advertisement). The Daily Telegraph, October 15: 28.