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John Paton Reserve (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
John Patons VC was awarded for leading rescue troops to save entrapped women and children at Lucknow India in 1857.
Description
Childrens playground and passive recreation area of approx
Origin
Named after John Paton VC (1843-1914) who was a member of the 93rd Highlanders who served throughout the Crimean campaign. From 1890 to February 1896 he was Governor of Goulburn Gaol having served at Port Macquarie Deniliquin Darlinghurst and Berrima gaols previously. At the time of his death he resided in Prospect Road Summer Hill.
John Paton Reserve (RESERVE), NSW
| title | John Paton Reserve (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 75670 |
| placename | John Paton Reserve |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | John Crane Reserve |
| lga | ASHFIELD |
| description | Childrens playground and passive recreation area of approx |
| meaning | |
| origin | Named after John Paton VC (1843-1914) who was a member of the 93rd Highlanders who served throughout the Crimean campaign. From 1890 to February 1896 he was Governor of Goulburn Gaol having served at Port Macquarie Deniliquin Darlinghurst and Berrima gaols previously. At the time of his death he resided in Prospect Road Summer Hill. |
| history | John Patons VC was awarded for leading rescue troops to save entrapped women and children at Lucknow India in 1857. |
