" [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."
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"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"
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"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."

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and "Parramatta River close to the old DJ's car park" (Close to the Meriton building, see above.)
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 "Thousands will be housed on this former naval defence land near Silverwater Bridge - a massive development."
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" 'Afters' near Meadowbank Station (photo taken by a smiling friendly local)." ...
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2016 04 22 Reg Ray DSCN5022a... 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'.