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Elizabeth Macarthur Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
Name nominated by Neville Davis of Parramatta Councils Parks Division. Park had previously been known as Wylde Park but this was not official.
Description
A reserve extending from the southern side of Wylde Street to the northern side of Robert Street at Telopea. It occupies Lot 1 of DP 500361 Lot 3 0f DP 204492 and lots 2 3 and 5 of DP 216728.
Origin
Elizabeth Macarthur (1767? - 1750) was the first educated woman in the Colony and wife of John Macarthur army lieutenant. They received a land grant at Parramatta in 1793. She took an active role in the agricultural horticultural and pastoral pursuits at Elizabeth Farm. (Kass T Liston C McClymont J 1996 Parramatta - A Past Revealed)
Elizabeth Macarthur Park (RESERVE), NSW
title | Elizabeth Macarthur Park (RESERVE) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 79943 |
placename | Elizabeth Macarthur Park |
designation | RESERVE |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | PARRAMATTA |
description | A reserve extending from the southern side of Wylde Street to the northern side of Robert Street at Telopea. It occupies Lot 1 of DP 500361 Lot 3 0f DP 204492 and lots 2 3 and 5 of DP 216728. |
meaning | |
origin | Elizabeth Macarthur (1767? - 1750) was the first educated woman in the Colony and wife of John Macarthur army lieutenant. They received a land grant at Parramatta in 1793. She took an active role in the agricultural horticultural and pastoral pursuits at Elizabeth Farm. (Kass T Liston C McClymont J 1996 Parramatta - A Past Revealed) |
history | Name nominated by Neville Davis of Parramatta Councils Parks Division. Park had previously been known as Wylde Park but this was not official. |