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Ford Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
Ford Park was partially acquired by Enfield Council in 1931 when the Cooks River Channel was straightened and covered. See file. (Parks and Reserves of the Strathfield Municipality Cathy Jones2002)
Description
A reserve situated in James Street Enfield.
Origin
Named in honour of Ebenezer Ford Mayor of Enfield Council [1915-17 1920-29] who was largely responsible for the straightening of the Cooks River. (Parks and Reserves of the Strathfield Municipality Cathy Jones2002)
Ford Park (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Ford Park (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 19117 |
| placename | Ford Park |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | STRATHFIELD |
| description | A reserve situated in James Street Enfield. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Named in honour of Ebenezer Ford Mayor of Enfield Council [1915-17 1920-29] who was largely responsible for the straightening of the Cooks River. (Parks and Reserves of the Strathfield Municipality Cathy Jones2002) |
| history | Ford Park was partially acquired by Enfield Council in 1931 when the Cooks River Channel was straightened and covered. See file. (Parks and Reserves of the Strathfield Municipality Cathy Jones2002) |
