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The plaque commemorates one of the first free settlers in Homebush, Edward Powell (1762-1814).
Location
Address: | The Crescent & Rochester Street, Homebush, 2140 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.866726 Long: 151.085067 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAIn Memory Of
EDWARD POWELL
1762 - 1814
One of the first free settlers who established
the Liberty Plains farms which spanned
the present day Homebush station and shopping centre.
His inn the Half Way House near
the Horse and Jockey Hotel became a landmark
and helped establish the suburb of Homebush.
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