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Douglass Square (URBAN PLACE), NSW Details
Description
An urban place bounded by the intersections of the Great Western Highway Yileena Avenue and Honour Avenue in the suburb of Lawson. The main feature of this square is the War Memorial in honour of those from Lawson who have served in all wars.
Origin
The name commemorates John William Douglass Wall who was killled in action on 20.7.1916 at Fleur Baix France. Son of James Wall Councillor and President of the Shire. The name and spelling of was from his mothers maiden name Avelyn Mary Douglass. (Source: Brian Fox 19 Weeks Place Bathurst)
Douglass Square (URBAN PLACE), NSW
title | Douglass Square (URBAN PLACE) |
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state | NSW |
reference | 82172 |
placename | Douglass Square |
designation | URBAN PLACE |
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previous names | |
lga | BLUE MOUNTAINS |
description | An urban place bounded by the intersections of the Great Western Highway Yileena Avenue and Honour Avenue in the suburb of Lawson. The main feature of this square is the War Memorial in honour of those from Lawson who have served in all wars. |
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origin | The name commemorates John William Douglass Wall who was killled in action on 20.7.1916 at Fleur Baix France. Son of James Wall Councillor and President of the Shire. The name and spelling of was from his mothers maiden name Avelyn Mary Douglass. (Source: Brian Fox 19 Weeks Place Bathurst) |
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