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Parsons Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
Nominated by Mr Neville Davis of Parramatta Councils Parks Division.
Description
A reserve on the eastern side of Dorothy Street between Caloola Road and Page Street at Wentworthville. It occupies Lot 62 of DP 129041.
Origin
May Parsons (......1876 - ......1960) was a well-known local identity remembered for her assistance in the training of young Toongabbie pupils when she was 11 years old. In early days she collected the local children in her horse and sulky and drove them to religious services. (Sargeant D `The Toongabbie Story` 1964 P.85)
Parsons Park (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Parsons Park (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 80020 |
| placename | Parsons Park |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | PARRAMATTA |
| description | A reserve on the eastern side of Dorothy Street between Caloola Road and Page Street at Wentworthville. It occupies Lot 62 of DP 129041. |
| meaning | |
| origin | May Parsons (......1876 - ......1960) was a well-known local identity remembered for her assistance in the training of young Toongabbie pupils when she was 11 years old. In early days she collected the local children in her horse and sulky and drove them to religious services. (Sargeant D `The Toongabbie Story` 1964 P.85) |
| history | Nominated by Mr Neville Davis of Parramatta Councils Parks Division. |
