Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Plaque showing locations (in 1989) of the 9 boundary markers defining the edge of Parramatta. Hambledon Cottage, near the house itself.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is in the grounds of Hambledon Cottage, near the house itself; originally on Pennant St near the current James Ruse Drive) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
The start of the Harris Park Heritage Walk, near the foot of Gregory Place.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Probably one of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is just off Alfred St, near the Clay Cliff Creek stormwater catchment) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Unveiled by Governor General Lord Stonehaven on 25 March 1926, this stone marks John Macarthur's property Elizabeth Farm (named after his wife), built in 1793. The house still stands, and is situated nearby.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is behind the apartments at 128 Railway St) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.
Mays Hill, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Mays Hill Cemetery. Formerly part of the Governor's Domain, later purchased by Thomas May, the cemetery began as two separate cemeteries (one Protestant, one Baptist) in 1839 with the first burial taking place in 1843.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Milestone. One of 16 marking the journey from Sydney to Penrith along the Great Western Road (now part of the Great Western Highway), it dates to around 1846. Originally located nearer Pitt St (formerly Pitt Row); it now stands on the Highway near the intersection with Steele St.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is near the corner of Steele St and the Great Western Highway) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is in the grounds of Hambledon Cottage, near the house itself; originally on Pennant St near the current James Ruse Drive) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is in the grounds of Hambledon Cottage, near the house itself; originally on Pennant St near the current James Ruse Drive) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, Australia
One of the 9 boundary markers (6 still in or near their original locations - this one is in the grounds of Hambledon Cottage, near the house itself; originally on Pennant St near the current James Ruse Drive) defining the edge of Parramatta. Erected in 1839 by David Lennox.
See photo in original gallery.