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Douglas Park (LOCALITY), NSW Details
History
Dr Henry Grattan Douglas (1791-1865) surgeon and magistrate and from 181856 tp 1861 a member of the Legislative Council. (Reed 1969).
Description
A town about 6 km N by E of Wilton and about 7 km SW by S of Menangle. Boundaries defined 17 May 1991 as shown on GNB3108.
Origin
DOUGLAS PARK - named after Henry Grattan Douglass - M.D. - misspelt (Infor. from History of Campbelltown W.A. Bayley)
Douglas Park (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Douglas Park (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 69041 |
placename | Douglas Park |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | WOLLONDILLY |
description | A town about 6 km N by E of Wilton and about 7 km SW by S of Menangle. Boundaries defined 17 May 1991 as shown on GNB3108. |
meaning | |
origin | DOUGLAS PARK - named after Henry Grattan Douglass - M.D. - misspelt (Infor. from History of Campbelltown W.A. Bayley) |
history | Dr Henry Grattan Douglas (1791-1865) surgeon and magistrate and from 181856 tp 1861 a member of the Legislative Council. (Reed 1969). |