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Charles Fraser Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
Nominated by Neville Davis of Parramatta Councils Parks Division. Although there is no direct connection of Frazer with this area his name relates to the theme of horticulture.
Description
A reserve on the eastern side of Kenilworth Road between Friendship Street and Warwick Road Dundas Valley. It occupies Lot 1339 of DP 32025.
Origin
Charles Fraser (1788? - 22.12.1831) came to Australia whilst serving in the 56th Regiment. A gardener he was appointed colonial botanist and accompanied Oxley and Bigge on their expeditions. Thirty-one Thirty-one species of plants have been named in his honour. (Aust Dictionary of Biography vol. 1 pp. 416-17) For spelling see file.
Charles Fraser Park (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Charles Fraser Park (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 80059 |
| placename | Charles Fraser Park |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | PARRAMATTA |
| description | A reserve on the eastern side of Kenilworth Road between Friendship Street and Warwick Road Dundas Valley. It occupies Lot 1339 of DP 32025. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Charles Fraser (1788? - 22.12.1831) came to Australia whilst serving in the 56th Regiment. A gardener he was appointed colonial botanist and accompanied Oxley and Bigge on their expeditions. Thirty-one Thirty-one species of plants have been named in his honour. (Aust Dictionary of Biography vol. 1 pp. 416-17) For spelling see file. |
| history | Nominated by Neville Davis of Parramatta Councils Parks Division. Although there is no direct connection of Frazer with this area his name relates to the theme of horticulture. |
