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J J Kelly Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
Description
A reserve in Wollongong bounded by Keira and Swan Streets.
Origin
Jeremiah Joseph Kelly (1896-1961) served on Wollongong Council for 37 years from 1922 to 1959 including three terms as Mayor. He was originally elected to Council when members of Wollongong Surf Club struggling to get the club established decided to get one of their members elected to council. (Further details on file GNB4045).
J J Kelly Park (RESERVE), NSW
| title | J J Kelly Park (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 75230 |
| placename | J J Kelly Park |
| designation | RESERVE |
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| lga | WOLLONGONG |
| description | A reserve in Wollongong bounded by Keira and Swan Streets. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Jeremiah Joseph Kelly (1896-1961) served on Wollongong Council for 37 years from 1922 to 1959 including three terms as Mayor. He was originally elected to Council when members of Wollongong Surf Club struggling to get the club established decided to get one of their members elected to council. (Further details on file GNB4045). |
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