Major Francis Grose sent workmen to the area in 1793 to clear the bush and plant corn and wheat. He named the area Peters-Ham or Petersham after his native village in Surrey, England.
When was Petersham founded?
1857
Inner-west residential suburb on the southern side of Parramatta Road, named in 1794 by Lieutenant-Governor Francis Grose after his home village in Surrey, England. Developed after the railway station opened in 1857, it is now a centre of Sydney’s Portuguese community.
What does Petersham mean?
Definition of petersham 1a : a rough nubby woolen cloth used chiefly for men’s coats. b : a coat made of such material. 2 : a heavy corded ribbon used for belts and hatbands.
What’s the postcode for Petersham?
2049
Petersham/Postal codes
What council is Annandale?
Municipality of Annandale
| Municipality of Annandale New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Council seat | Annandale Council Chambers |
| Region | Inner West |
| Parish | Petersham |
What is the postcode for Balmain?
2041
Balmain/Postal codes
What’s the postcode for Annandale?
2038
Annandale/Postal codes
What council does Petersham fall under?
Marrickville Council
| Marrickville Council New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Abolished | 12 May 2016 |
| Area | 17 km2 (6.6 sq mi) |
| Council seat | Marrickville (1861–1948) Petersham (1948–2016) |
| Region | Inner West |
What council Ashfield belongs to?
On 12 May 2016, Ashfield merged with Marrickville Council and the Municipality of Leichhardt to form the Inner West Council.
What is the postcode for Redfern?
2016
Redfern/Postal codes
What is there to do at Petersham Park?
The cricket oval is used for cricket in the summer months and baseball over winter. Cricket legend Donald Bradman scored his first century in grade cricket at Petersham Park as an 18 year old. The Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre is also located in the park.
What is the history of Petersham?
The manor of Petersham was granted in the 7th century to the Abbey of St Peter in Chertsey and a church has stood here since Saxon times. Part of the 13th century chancel of St Peter’s Church 13th survive, now enlarged many times in the following centuries.
Who scored his first century at Petersham Park?
On 27 November 1926, Cricket legend Donald Bradman scored his first century in grade cricket at Petersham Park as an 18 year old playing for St George against Petersham. The D. Seddon Pavilion on the west side of the oval commemorates Dudley Seddon, and the T.J.E. Andrews scoreboard is named after local player Tommy Andrews.
Why choose printpetersham Park?
Petersham Park effortlessly combines its heritage features with its modern day sporting and recreation facilities to create an inviting space that is a real asset to residents of the Inner West.
