Uncovering the history of Leura as recorded in local newspapers
Below is a chronological list of articles tagged Gladstone Estate.
Leura, the New Model Township.
Advertising. Saturday 25 May 1889, Katoomba Times, p4.
Early ad listing the benefits of purchasing at the Leura Estate.
£10 Reward Will Be Given To Any Person.
Advertising. Saturday 25 May 1889, Katoomba Times, p3.
A reward is offered to catch those stealing from the Gladstone Estate building site.
Katoomba Jockey Club.
Article. Saturday 29 June 1889, Katoomba Times, p4.
The Club committee reports Leura the better location for the Racecourse; O'Regan disagrees. The Club is considered a 'rank failure' due to poor turnout and adjourned indefinitely.
Board was very cheap at Leura Villa.
Jottings. Saturday 12 April 1890, Katoomba Times, p2.
I really don't know.