Eora Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
Naming options were developed in consultation with the La Perouse Land Council and community members. Council is interested in reflecting our Aboriginal heritage in the proposal.
Description
A reserve on the corner of Waverley Street and Hollywood Avenue Bondi Junction. It occupies Lot 110 of DP 840110.
Meaning
The name does not have any meaning as such. it is derived from ora - country or place. Eora could mean this place. (Kohen J 1993 The Darug and their Neighbours p.10)
Origin
The park is named after the Aboriginal people who occupied the area before European settlement. Waverley Council commissioned an archaeological firm to research Aboriginal history in the area as part of a reconciliation programme. One of the aims of the project was to provide options for the naming of new parks and facilities.
Eora Park (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Eora Park (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 78861 |
| placename | Eora Park |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | WAVERLEY |
| description | A reserve on the corner of Waverley Street and Hollywood Avenue Bondi Junction. It occupies Lot 110 of DP 840110. |
| meaning | The name does not have any meaning as such. it is derived from ora - country or place. Eora could mean this place. (Kohen J 1993 The Darug and their Neighbours p.10) |
| origin | The park is named after the Aboriginal people who occupied the area before European settlement. Waverley Council commissioned an archaeological firm to research Aboriginal history in the area as part of a reconciliation programme. One of the aims of the project was to provide options for the naming of new parks and facilities. |
| history | Naming options were developed in consultation with the La Perouse Land Council and community members. Council is interested in reflecting our Aboriginal heritage in the proposal. |
Eora Park (RESERVE), NSW - Map
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