" [This] 14 kms wander very much enjoyed by a Baker's Doz led by Anne Gibbins and Pragati."
"Just one of the Memorials in Parra Park - the present 85 hectare heritage listed park is but a valuable remnant of the 2,000 hectare working estate as it existed in 1813 under Lachlan Macquarie . It was used for growing food from the 1700's - good soil, plentiful fresh water. The Park is visited by 2.3 million people each year."
"Old Government House - Australia's oldest intact former vice-regal residence - which was the home of 10 early governors of NSW from 1800 to 1847."
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Above, "Pregnancy at Govt Farm (Anne G insisted on this shot)."
and on the right "The Government Farm."
and below " Crossing the Parramatta River"
"Dodds Farm." and on the right "Harry Triguboff's Meriton building on the site of the former DJ's store, ... Cranes are very evident in Parramatta - the 2nd largest CBD in NSW."
and "Parramatta River close to the old DJ's car park" (Close to the Meriton building, see above.)
"Thousands will be housed on this former naval defence land near Silverwater Bridge - a massive development."
" 'Afters' near Meadowbank Station (photo taken by a smiling friendly local)." ...
... on the right, "Meadowbank Banksias".
For the record, Anne G and Pragati led Peter, Cherry, Sue F, Ida, Faye, Dawn, Barrie, Ray and 3 visitors.
Photos and their captions by Ray, all taken from his 'RayRep'.