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Bill Wakeham Reserve (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
"The Wakeham property was known as The Rockies"" at Bottle and Glass Point. In 1948 their main mode of transport was by boat to Como Rail Station. Illawong was known as East Menai at that time."""
Description
A reserve about 2636 sq metres in area comprising Lot 2 DP 214127. Situated at 1 Bignell Street Illawong.
Origin
Named in memory of Bill Wakeham who settled in the district in 1948. The family was actively involved with the Progress Assoc. the Fire Brigade the public school (formerly Bottle and Glass Point Public School) and environmental conservation. (dob 22.8.1920 dod 25.3.2000) (Source: Mr Peter Boyle historian and Ms Roberta Morrison daughter)
Bill Wakeham Reserve (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Bill Wakeham Reserve (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 80908 |
| placename | Bill Wakeham Reserve |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | SUTHERLAND SHIRE |
| description | A reserve about 2636 sq metres in area comprising Lot 2 DP 214127. Situated at 1 Bignell Street Illawong. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Named in memory of Bill Wakeham who settled in the district in 1948. The family was actively involved with the Progress Assoc. the Fire Brigade the public school (formerly Bottle and Glass Point Public School) and environmental conservation. (dob 22.8.1920 dod 25.3.2000) (Source: Mr Peter Boyle historian and Ms Roberta Morrison daughter) |
| history | "The Wakeham property was known as The Rockies"" at Bottle and Glass Point. In 1948 their main mode of transport was by boat to Como Rail Station. Illawong was known as East Menai at that time.""" |
