Sign of History at Sawmillers Reserve. Sydney. NSW Australia.
S 33° 50.725 E 151° 12.105
56H E 333624 N 6253529
A sign of history, in a Sydney harbourside reserve, marks the site of a former historic timber mill.
Waymark Code: WM8DVV
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 03/18/2010
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Sawmiller’s Reserve is now a place for rest and reflection. On the curved stone wall, facing the harbour, a plaque marks the opening of
Sawmiller’s Reserve on the site of the old Eaton’s timber yard bought by North Sydney Council for public recreation.
The old timber mill c1880 was originally sited near the North Sydney Railway Station but was relocated to this waterfront area where it remained until 1982.
The Reserve retains some relics from the former mill.
Group that erected the marker: North Sydney Council.
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Sawmillers Reserve.
off Munro Street, Berrys Bay.
Sydney., NSW. Australia.
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