History of Bradley's Head, Sydney, NSW Australia
S 33° 51.183 E 151° 14.777
56H E 337759 N 6252753
This history plaque explains the original name of Bradley Head.
Waymark Code: WMGXRX
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 04/21/2013
Views: 13
Bradley Head is part of the Sydney Harbour National Park, and is a popular destination for locals, history and military buffs, and tourists. There are many historical displays and monuments in the park, including this sign that tells of another identity for the headland.
The sign reads:
"What's in a Name?
'Bradley's Point' was named by Captain John Hunter n 28th january, 1788 in honour of Lt. William Bradley of H.M.S. Sirius, who assisted him in an early boat survey of Sydney Harbour. The Aboriginal name for Bradley's Head is thought to be "Dalyungay" meaning 'place of surveillance, lookout or alarm' because of the headlands prominent location providing view both up and down the harbour. It was for this reason Bradleys Head was chose as a site for Sydney's early defensive fortifications. The name 'Bourogy', appears on 19th century maps alongside Bradley's Point. 'Buurogy' may be corruption either of the word 'Burragai', meaning 'place of the kangaroo' or perhaps the name 'Bungaree', belonging to the King of the Broken Bay tribe of Aborigines. Governor Macquarie relocated 'Bungaree' and his family from Broken Bay to nearby Georges heights in 1815 giving them land to farm. The experiment was unsuccessful, but Bungaree and his family continued to live on the north shore in the area from Kirribilli to Middle Head and were well known identities in Sydney."
Age/Event Date: 1815
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque only
Type of Historic Marker if other: Sign with photo
Related Website: [Web Link]
Historic Resources.: Not listed
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