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Bressington Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
Bessington Park was a former tidal swamp infested with mangroves and used by Homebush and Strathfield Councils as a rubbish tip. (Parks and Reserves of the Strathfield Municipality Cathy Jones2002)
Description
A reserve bounded in the east by Powells Creek in the south by Mason Park in the north by Bicentennial Park and in the west by Underwood Road Homebush.
Origin
Named in honour of George Bessington Homebush Council Overseer of Works [1906-37] also Alderman and Mayor [1937-47]. (Parks and Reserves of the Strathfield Municipality Cathy Jones2002)
Bressington Park (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Bressington Park (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 9064 |
| placename | Bressington Park |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | STRATHFIELD |
| description | A reserve bounded in the east by Powells Creek in the south by Mason Park in the north by Bicentennial Park and in the west by Underwood Road Homebush. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Named in honour of George Bessington Homebush Council Overseer of Works [1906-37] also Alderman and Mayor [1937-47]. (Parks and Reserves of the Strathfield Municipality Cathy Jones2002) |
| history | Bessington Park was a former tidal swamp infested with mangroves and used by Homebush and Strathfield Councils as a rubbish tip. (Parks and Reserves of the Strathfield Municipality Cathy Jones2002) |
Bressington Park (RESERVE), NSW - Map
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