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Rosslyn Blay Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
Nominated by Mrs Betty Schofield of Toongabbie in response to the Councils community consultation for the naming of reserves.
Description
A reserve in Grose Street Parramatta. It occupies Lot 7 of DP 216650.
Origin
Rosslyn Lydia Mary Blay (13.02.1920 - 23.01.1997) a florist became the first woman president of Interflora Australia. She was a Parramatta identity and in 1997 was awarded an OAM for services to the local community women and business. (Parramatta Chamber of Commerce letter dated 1 April 1997 `Parramatta Advertiser` dated 29 Jan 1997)
Rosslyn Blay Park (RESERVE), NSW
title | Rosslyn Blay Park (RESERVE) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 79953 |
placename | Rosslyn Blay Park |
designation | RESERVE |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | PARRAMATTA |
description | A reserve in Grose Street Parramatta. It occupies Lot 7 of DP 216650. |
meaning | |
origin | Rosslyn Lydia Mary Blay (13.02.1920 - 23.01.1997) a florist became the first woman president of Interflora Australia. She was a Parramatta identity and in 1997 was awarded an OAM for services to the local community women and business. (Parramatta Chamber of Commerce letter dated 1 April 1997 `Parramatta Advertiser` dated 29 Jan 1997) |
history | Nominated by Mrs Betty Schofield of Toongabbie in response to the Councils community consultation for the naming of reserves. |