Uncovering the history of Leura as recorded in local newspapers
Below is a chronological list of articles tagged Leura Falls.
Views on the Blue Mountains.
Article. Saturday 29 June 1889, Katoomba Times, p2.
Reprinted 29 times.
\[Excerpt\] Directions to reach various Mountains sights.
Poet's Corner; Leura Falls.
Article. Saturday 7 September 1889, Katoomba Times, p4.
A poem about Leura Falls.
Tourists inconvenienced in Leura Falls.
Jottings. Saturday 5 October 1889, Katoomba Times, p2.
Tourists who did not tie up their horses had to walk home from Leura Falls.
Tourists lost in Leura Falls.
Jottings. Saturday 5 October 1889, Katoomba Times, p2.
Report of some tourists (and a 'black boy') lost for an hour in Leura Falls, being saved by Bob.
Mr. Kitch Taking Views of Leura Falls.
Jottings. Saturday 12 October 1889, Katoomba Times, p2.
A local photographer is taking photos at the Falls.
Views on the Blue Mountains.
Article. Saturday 4 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p4.
Reprinted 11 times.
\[Excerpt\] Directions to reach various Mountains sights.
Over the Blue Mountains.
Article. Saturday 5 April 1890, Katoomba Times, p4.
Reprint from the Daily Telegraph suggesting more government funding necessary to grow tourism in the Mountains, naming Leura Falls.
Wentworth, Katoomba, Leura and Guiva Falls present picturesque views.
Jottings. Saturday 12 April 1890, Katoomba Times, p4.
After massive rains, the waterfalls in Leura and around the mountains look particularly good.
Katoomba Municipal Council.
Article. Saturday 12 April 1890, Katoomba Times, p4.
Report on a Council meeting with passing mentions of William Eyre and Leura Falls, along with an amusing exchange about night soil.
How it happened at the Leura Falls recently.
Jottings. Saturday 10 May 1890, Katoomba Times, p2.
Short poem about an individual relaxing at the Leura Falls before being bitten by a soldier ant.