The North Shore, or as it is termed Stockton, now presents an animated appearance, and will shortly become a populous, and we hope a thriving place. In addition to the number of workmen now employed by A. W. Scott, Esq., we are glad to learn that a considerable body of artisans and labourers arrived on Sunday morning last, for the purpose of carrying into effect the united plans of the above named gentleman and Dr. Mitchell, of Sydney, for the establishment of an extensive cloth manufactory at the above place.
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser, 21 January 1843.
On Saturday afternoon, I paid a visit to Stockton, otherwise known as the North Shore, situate opposite Newcastle, and to which ferry boats ply at intervals during the day.
The Newcastle Chronicle and Hunter River District News, 20 July 1861.
VISIT OF THE FRENCH ADMIRAL (Admiral Baron Roussin) TO THE PORT OF NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT. After dinner, the Harbour-Master (Captain Allan) placed his boat at the service of the Admiral and friends, when they proceeded to the North Shore, accompanied by Captain Allan, Mr. Cotton (manager of the Bank of New South Wales), and the Vice-Consul for France, where they inspected the tin-smelting works. Mr. Robinson, the manager, took much pains to explain the process, and showed a quantity of tin in tiles, which was a most agreeable proof of the industries in course of operation at Newcastle and neighbourhood.
The Newcastle Chronicle, 26 August 1873.
The name “North Shore” was used by multiple organisations and clubs in Stockton …
- North Shore Tennis Club
- North Shore Surf Club
- North Shore Literary and Debating Society
- North Shore Choristers
- The North Shore Club (Stockton Congregational Cricket Club)
This page is part of the collection of Newcastle’s Obsolete Place Names.