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Parramatta Road"Between 1789 and 1791, .. a track was formed between Sydney and Parramatta, although most communication was by river. Though frowned upon by government since the track enabled convicts to evade scrutiny of their movements, it became the basis for the Parramatta Road."...www.rta.nsw.gov.au (viewed 29 Dec 2011)
"Parramatta Road was one of the earliest colonial transport routes in Australia. It linked the two original European settlements at Sydney Cove and Parramatta. Early development took place along this corridor and it is not surprising that there are many heritage items in the area today. Parramatta Road is therefore an important road for NSW and is also host to a rich and diverse urban heritage, which contributes to the local character of the areas it serves....www.heritage.nsw.gov.au (viewed 29 Dec 2011)
"Early farms, such as Grose Farm, Annandale Estate and Petersham Estate made use of Parramatta Road, but its importance has always been as a communication corridor." - www.heritage.nsw.gov.au (viewed 29 December 2011)
"The Sydney turnpike [Painting of The gothic-style Sydney turnpike.] sat at the apex of Pitt and George Streets, just to the south of Christ Church. Tolls were charged for the maintenance of the roads...The expansion of Sydney was marked by the relocation of the Sydney turnpike (on the Parramatta Road) to 100 yards (91 metres) short of the Annandale boundary, Johnston's Creek, around 1842. " - www.megalong.cc
See Annandale Bridge
University of Sydney with trams on Parramatta Road, Camperdown, Sydney, ca. 1900
The introduction of sandstone kerbing along this route represents an early period of the formalisation of the Parramatta Road...The use of sandstone kerbing represents an early attempt at formalising NSW road structure. It is associated with a period of the road's expansion and improvement around the end of the 19th and early 20th century.
The kerbing retains much of its original fabric and structure....
*Catherine St to Young St: All sandstone kerbing, with recent plastic and concrete drain additions.
*Young St to Nelson St: Combination of original sandstone kerbing and later concrete kerbing. (Approximately 70 per cent sandstone)...Sandstone Kerb - Parramatta Road (Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) Heritage and Conservation Register viewed 20 Feb 2012
Municipality of Annandale
Council Chambers
Annandale 16th January 1908
Dear Sir,
re Woodblocking Parramatta Road
In reply to your letter of the 15th Instant addressed to his worship the Mayor. I have the honour to state that the following representations will be made to the Minister on the 21st instant.
1. That the road in question is the main approach to the Metropolis for vehicular traffic for the whole state.
2.That the most effective method of putting the section eferred to (ie being in such a thickly populated area) in good order, with a view to securing the abolition of the horible dust nuisance, the best advantages for vehicular traffic and the (???) facilities for cleansing is wood blocking.
3. The work of putting this portion of the road in proper order by woodblocking is justly, one which should be declared a National Work under sec 128 part xii. of the local government act 1906 as the road is really a national thoroughfare and original cost of the work to any municipality would be too great a financial strain under the provisision of the Local Government act 1906 and manifestly unfair to the other portions of such municipality.
4.That the councils will be prepared to accept all responsibility for future maintenance which willl be a heavy item and as much as they might reasonably be expected to undertake.
Yours faithfully
???Hinsby
Town Clerk
Stamped Town Clerk's office 25 nov 1908 Received
Municipality of Annandale
24 November 1908
Sir
By directive, I have the honour to inform you that the Hon the Minister for Public Services will receive a deputation from the Glebe, Camperdown, Petersham and Annandale Councils on Thursday the 10th Decmber 1908 at 11.15 am on the subject of woodblocking Parramatta Road from the Glebe to Taverners Hill and to invite the attendance and assistance of the City Coucil as the rad is now one of the main approaches to the City and the council wil most probably be more deeply interested in it in the near future.
The deputation will urge that the woodblocking in question be declared a nationa work in acordance with part xvii of the Local Government Act 1906, the councils interested accepting the responsibility of the maintenance of the road upon the completion of the works.
I have the honor to be Sir,
your obedient Servant
???Hinsby...Town Clerk - Title: Annandale Municipal Council - T/C. [Correspondence regarding deputation from Glebe, Camperdown, Perersham and Annandale council regarding woodblocking Parramatta Road from the Glebe to Taverner's Hill.]City of Sydney Archives
The members of the Anandale Orpheus Club entertained their patron, Alderman Allen Taylor, at dinner at the Empire Hotel, Annandal on Friday last. - 1904 'THE COMING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 31 March, p. 6, viewed 4 November, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1461029
At Annandale was the residence of Mr. Robert Johnstone, son of Lieutenant-Colonel George Johnstone, New Sonth Wales Corps; there was an avenue of Norfolk pines leading from the gateway to the house, and was in 1832 considered one of the most complete farms in the neighbourhood of Sydney. - 1904 'OUR ROADS.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 14 May, p. 9, viewed 11 October, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14619795
CITY'S WESTERN ROAD
A NIGHTMARE THOROUGHFARE.
SHOCKING NEGLECT.
The condition of Parrnmatta-road in places is such as to reflect the utmost discredit upon those responsible for its upkeep. ..Travellers muffle their faces and glare helplessly through the dust, but lo avoid inhaling large quantities of it is a physical impossibility. More clothing is spoiled on this road than on any in the State, partly because more people use it than any other.
BAD SECTIONS.
From the Broadway to Petersham there aro few good sections of road, the Camperdown, Annandale, and Glebe portion being particularly bad. Cyclists fall in the mud theree by the score, and, as the road does not get much sun near the University cutting, it takes a long time to dry. About Leichhardt the division between the municipalities of Petersham and Leichhardt is shown hy a gutter in tho middle of tho road. The Petersham side of Taverner's Hill is a place on which drivers of vehicles of all kinds have to exercise the greatest possible care, especially at night,..1910 'CITY'S WESTERN ROAD.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 12 May, p. 4, viewed 4 January, 2012, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15142194
Parramatta Road, Sydney University showing Tram (c1910)
Photograph of Failure of Woodblocking in Parramatta Road
Sent: Wednesday, 23 November 2011 5:33:08 PM
Subject: D/2002/668 - 1-13 Parramatta Road, Annandale
Hi Bill,
Regarding the abovementioned matter, Council has resolved that the extent of demolition works carried out at the site is in breach of Development Consent D/2002/668 and has consequently invalidated this approval...
www.eservices.lmc.nsw.gov.au
M / 2011 / 62 - s96 Modification of Development Consent
Description: Amended plans: Alterations and additions to approved mixed residential/commercial development, plus modification sought to various conditions of consent.
Submitted: 20/04/2011..www.eservices.lmc.nsw.gov.au viewed 19 February 2012
Last week I was in a taxi travelling down Parramatta Rd and was shocked to see the building was gone.... vanessaberryworld.wordpress.com December 27, 2011
1 Parramatta Rd, December 27, 2011: We found a mirror ball with half the mirrors fallen off and hung it from the balcony. From here I could see the backs of the rundown shops and the Annandale Hotel, the Parramatta Rd and Bridge Rd intersection, and the billboard on top of Strathfield Car Radios that I imagined held special messages for me... Vanessa Berry World(Blog)
M / 2011 / 62 - s96 Modification of Development Consent
Description: Amended plans: Alterations and additions to approved mixed residential/commercial development, plus modification sought to various conditions of consent.
Submitted: 20/04/2011..www.eservices.lmc.nsw.gov.au viewed 19 February 2012
Annandale Hotel (19 Parramatta Road)
Jacksons Rare Guitars | 37 Parramatta Road, Annandale
House of Pain Tatoos, 53 Parramatta Rd
King Furniture 61 Parramatta Rd
Environmental LED Lighting Solutions, 101 Parramatta Road
