Dr Walter W. SpencerPrint Page 
The lake commemorates Dr Walter W. Spencer (1846 -1893), one of the founders of Machattie Park. Walter Spencer was leading medical practitioner in Bathurst and an active speculator in property and mining ventures.
He was involved in a wide variety of groups in Bathurst including the Progress Association, School of Arts, Hospital Board, Scientific Association, Free Trade Association, Bathurst Musical Society, Coursing Club, Philharmonic Society, as well as the cricket, tennis, swimming, football, gymnastic, rifle and athletic clubs.
He was a council alderman from 1883-1889, and mayor in 1884.
Machattie Park was the original site of the Bathurst Gaol. It was at the instigation of Dr Machattie, Dr Spencer and Mrs Munro, the wife of the bank manager, that the gaol be removed and the site set apart for a public reserve.
Location
| Address: | George & Russell Streets, Lake Spencer, Machattie Park, Bathurst, 2795 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.418037 Long: 149.576995 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Natural Feature |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1890 |
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This Lake Records The Services Of
Dr. W. W. SPENCER
A Good Citizen And One Of The
Founders Of Machattie Park
1890
