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The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Matraville

Suburb

South-eastern suburb built on the sandy swamps on the peninsula between the eastern beaches and Botany Bay. It was developed after the First World War as a settlement for returned soldiers.

-33.951076035696, 151.23955385632

Name
Commemorates
Matra, James Mario (Maria)
Property
Administered by
Randwick City Council
Part of
Randwick local government area
Type
Suburb

Matraville

CC BY-SA 2.0
by
Paul Ashton
,
2008

Marshes, swamps and sandhills in the area that became Matraville were turned into market gardens by the 1840s, and attracted Chinese gardeners in the 1860s. After World War I a model garden village was planned, for disabled servicemen, and built by 1921. It was never a success and only one of the homes remains.

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Randwick Heritage Plaques

CC BY-SA 2.0
by
Randwick City Council
,
2015
supported by
Randwick City Council Cultural and Community Grants program

Randwick City Council Bicentennial Commemorative Plaques recognise buildings and sites of historical significance throughout Randwick municpality.

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