A Journey in Time: A History of St Johns Park and its People

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AuthorVicki MovizioPublication Year2015Published byFairfield City CouncilFairfield City Open LibrariesDescriptionSt John’s Park is one of the oldest suburbs of Fairfield City Council. It is located on the Cumberland Plain, approximately 35 kilometres west of central Sydney. Originally it was part of the land traversed by the Cabrogal people, as it was rich in resources for their hunting and gathering. The Clear Paddock Creek, which crosses the area, and the Orphan School Creek on its southern boundary, provided a plentiful source of clean, fresh water and an abundance of tortoises, fish and eels for the taking.

The native vegetation, of which some is still evident in St. John’s Park Reserve, consisted of Grey Box, Forest Red Gums and Paperbark. On a survey plan prepared in 1901 the terrain was described as ‘scrubby undulating gum’.Copyright Owner(s)Fairfield City CouncilAccessAccess open for research. Written permission required for personal copies and public use.

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