Monthly Archives: November 2009

Boronia Park reflections: a conversation with Arthur Mashford

By Brigid Dowsett | Published: November 18, 2009
In light of the current threat to the integrity of Boronia Park as public open space, as outlined on p.1 of the October edition of the Journal, it was illuminating to have a conversation recently with a long-time resident of Park Road Arthur Mashford, a bright nonagenarian, is currently working on a book on the [...]
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Thomas Muir and the naming of Hunter’s Hill

By HHT | Published: November 16, 2009
by Beverley Sherry Recently the notion that the Municipality of Hunter’s Hill derived its name from Thomas Muir’s Huntershill has been resurrected, suggested by Don Beresford in an address to the Hunter’s Hill Historical Society.1 Thomas Muir (1765-1799) was one of the five so-called “Scottish Martyrs” transported to New South Wales in 1794 for sedition.2
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Proposed rugby club facility at Boronia Park

By Tony Coote | Published: November 15, 2009
The Trust has recently become aware of The Hunters Hill Rugby Club’s proposal for a facility to be constructed in Princes Street on the bank of No 2 oval at Boronia Park.  David Innes, Group Manager Works and Services at Council says that “The whole proposal is still in its preliminary stages and we have suggested [...]
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Alterations to Hunters Hill Public School

By Tony Coote | Published: November 13, 2009
New 2 storey classroom and toilet block at Hunters Hill Public School  Hunters Hill Public School has plans for a new 2-storey classroom block at the school.  It is to be designed and built by Bovis Lend Lease under the Federal Government’s economic stimulus plan – “Nation Building”.  Under this plan there is no requirement for the builder [...]
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