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'''Russell Lea''' is a small [[suburb]] in the [[Inner West (Sydney)|inner-west]] of [[Sydney]], in the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. Russell Lea is located 10 kilometres west of the [[Sydney central business district]] in the [[Local Government Areas in Australia|local government area]] of the [[City of Canada Bay]] |
'''Russell Lea''' is a small [[suburb]] in the [[Inner West (Sydney)|inner-west]] of [[Sydney]], in the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. Russell Lea is located 10 kilometres west of the [[Sydney central business district]] in the [[Local Government Areas in Australia|local government area]] of the [[City of Canada Bay]]. |
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Russell Lea sits on the western shore of [[Iron Cove]], on the [[Parramatta River]]. It is a beautiful area with large waterfront homes as well as more traditional [[Federation architecture|federation]] homes. It is a quiet tree-lined suburb, with a real sense of community living. |
Russell Lea sits on the western shore of [[Iron Cove]], on the [[Parramatta River]]. It is a beautiful area with large waterfront homes as well as more traditional [[Federation architecture|federation]] homes. It is a quiet tree-lined suburb, with a real sense of community living. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Russell Lea takes its name from one of its original settlers, Russell Bolton, who was a pastoralist, mine owner and politician. He developed the 'Russell Lea Estate' on a 60-acre grant. <ref>''The Book of Sydney Suburbs'', Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8</ref> |
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Russell Lea was once encompassed in the Five Dock Farm estate of surgeon John Harris. In 1790 this outspoken Irishman arrived in the infant colony, for which he displayed an instant dislike. However his rapid acquisition of Crown land may have served to change his tune. After being appointed court magistrate in 1794, Harris received 110 acres in the Parramatta region which now bears the name Harris Park. Subsequent to this he received land at Ultimo and South Creek, earning him the distinction of being one of the principle land holders in New South Wales. |
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It was in 1806 that Harris added Five Dock Farm to his holdings. All land between Iron Cove and Hen and Chicken Bay, totalling some 1,500 acres, was granted to Harris from the Crown. Harris was called to London for the trial of Governor William Bligh soon after. Siding with the rebellious New South Wales Corps, Harris found it necessary to resign his military post. At age 60 he returned to Sydney, accompanied by his 24 year old bride Eliza. |
It was in 1806 that Harris added Five Dock Farm to his holdings. All land between Iron Cove and Hen and Chicken Bay, totalling some 1,500 acres, was granted to Harris from the Crown. Harris was called to London for the trial of Governor William Bligh soon after. Siding with the rebellious New South Wales Corps, Harris found it necessary to resign his military post. At age 60 he returned to Sydney, accompanied by his 24 year old bride Eliza. |
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Russell Barton was born in Penge near London in 1830. As a young man he accompanied his family to the colony, settling a station in the then remote state of South Australia. In 1855 he married Miss J. M. Davie, and within a decade acquired two stations on the Barwon River. Barton could turn his hand to any task. In addition to stock handling, farming, horse breaking and shepherding, Barton proved himself adequate as a butcher, blacksmith, builder, carpenter, contractor and stone mason. In 1874 he invested in the Cobar mine, eventually rising to serve as its Managing Director. Displaying much skill in this industry, Barton was soon elected to no less than 11 mining company boards. From 1880 to 1886 Barton served as parliamentary member for Goulburn. It was during this time he erected the imposing Victorian Italianate mansion Russell Lea, whose estate occupied the suburb which bears its name. |
Russell Barton was born in Penge near London in 1830. As a young man he accompanied his family to the colony, settling a station in the then remote state of South Australia. In 1855 he married Miss J. M. Davie, and within a decade acquired two stations on the Barwon River. Barton could turn his hand to any task. In addition to stock handling, farming, horse breaking and shepherding, Barton proved himself adequate as a butcher, blacksmith, builder, carpenter, contractor and stone mason. In 1874 he invested in the Cobar mine, eventually rising to serve as its Managing Director. Displaying much skill in this industry, Barton was soon elected to no less than 11 mining company boards. From 1880 to 1886 Barton served as parliamentary member for Goulburn. It was during this time he erected the imposing Victorian Italianate mansion Russell Lea, whose estate occupied the suburb which bears its name. |
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Transportation improvements in the late nineteenth century occasioned residential development in the Drummoyne municipality. By 1874 a regular horse bus serviced the local residents, and in 1881 the original Gladesville Bridge was completed. Not only did this connect the Drummoyne region with the inner Sydney suburbs, it served as the sole roadway between Port Jackson and the lower Parramatta River environs until the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. The Gladesville Bridge was followed closely by the Iron Cove Bridge, spanning Iron Cove in 1882. In 1890, a tramway was connected between Five Dock and Leichhardt. By 1902, when the local government bodies of Five Dock and Drummoyne were merged into the Borough of Drummoyne, the regional population stood at 2,800. Russell Barton's Russell Lea estate survived intact until 1913, when it was subdivided and auctioned by Hardie and Gorman. |
Transportation improvements in the late nineteenth century occasioned residential development in the Drummoyne municipality. By 1874 a regular horse bus serviced the local residents, and in 1881 the original Gladesville Bridge was completed. Not only did this connect the Drummoyne region with the inner Sydney suburbs, it served as the sole roadway between Port Jackson and the lower Parramatta River environs until the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. The Gladesville Bridge was followed closely by the Iron Cove Bridge, spanning Iron Cove in 1882. In 1890, a tramway was connected between Five Dock and Leichhardt. By 1902, when the local government bodies of Five Dock and Drummoyne were merged into the Borough of Drummoyne, the regional population stood at 2,800. Russell Barton's Russell Lea estate survived intact until 1913, when it was subdivided and auctioned by Hardie and Gorman. <ref> ttp://www.villagevoice.com.au/article/99999999/LOCAL01/61127006/Russell+Lea Village Voice </ref> |
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==Population== |
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Predominantly working middle class families and [[Italy|Italian]] immigrants. |
Predominantly working middle class families and [[Italy|Italian]] immigrants. |
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===Notable Residents=== |
===Notable Residents=== |
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Notable residents of the Russell Lea area include Alexander Paul Turner, the CEO of the [[Turnerzworld]] Corporation based in both [[Minnesota]] and [[Tokyo]]. |
Notable residents of the Russell Lea area include Alexander Paul Turner, the CEO of the [[Turnerzworld]] Corporation based in both [[Minnesota]] and [[Tokyo]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.villagevoice.com.au/article/99999999/LOCAL01/61127006/Russell+Lea Village Voice] |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 05:36, 18 February 2008
| Russell Lea Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 4,920 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2046 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 10 km (6 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Canada Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Drummoyne | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lowe | ||||||||||||||
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Russell Lea is a small suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Russell Lea is located 10 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Canada Bay.
Russell Lea sits on the western shore of Iron Cove, on the Parramatta River. It is a beautiful area with large waterfront homes as well as more traditional federation homes. It is a quiet tree-lined suburb, with a real sense of community living.
History
Russell Lea takes its name from one of its original settlers, Russell Bolton, who was a pastoralist, mine owner and politician. He developed the 'Russell Lea Estate' on a 60-acre grant. [2]
European Settlement
Russell Lea was once encompassed in the Five Dock Farm estate of surgeon John Harris. In 1790 this outspoken Irishman arrived in the infant colony, for which he displayed an instant dislike. However his rapid acquisition of Crown land may have served to change his tune. After being appointed court magistrate in 1794, Harris received 110 acres in the Parramatta region which now bears the name Harris Park. Subsequent to this he received land at Ultimo and South Creek, earning him the distinction of being one of the principle land holders in New South Wales.
It was in 1806 that Harris added Five Dock Farm to his holdings. All land between Iron Cove and Hen and Chicken Bay, totalling some 1,500 acres, was granted to Harris from the Crown. Harris was called to London for the trial of Governor William Bligh soon after. Siding with the rebellious New South Wales Corps, Harris found it necessary to resign his military post. At age 60 he returned to Sydney, accompanied by his 24 year old bride Eliza.
Two years prior to the surgeon's death in 1838, Harris sold Five Dock Farm to the prominent Sydney auctioneer Mr Samuel Lyons. Although a modest residence stood on Harris' land, it appears he preferred to reside at his Ultimo Place mansion or Shanes Park, South Creek. It was at the latter that the surgeon died in 1838. Aged 84, the widowed Harris had achieved a prominent public profile, leaving an estate worth an estimated 150,000 pounds. Samuel Lyons proceeded to subdivide Five Dock Farm into substantial 30 to 60 acre estates. This made way for the grand mansions, some of which spawned suburbs of their own. These included Drummoyne House, Abbotsford, and Barton Russell's grand residence Russell Lea.
Russell Barton was born in Penge near London in 1830. As a young man he accompanied his family to the colony, settling a station in the then remote state of South Australia. In 1855 he married Miss J. M. Davie, and within a decade acquired two stations on the Barwon River. Barton could turn his hand to any task. In addition to stock handling, farming, horse breaking and shepherding, Barton proved himself adequate as a butcher, blacksmith, builder, carpenter, contractor and stone mason. In 1874 he invested in the Cobar mine, eventually rising to serve as its Managing Director. Displaying much skill in this industry, Barton was soon elected to no less than 11 mining company boards. From 1880 to 1886 Barton served as parliamentary member for Goulburn. It was during this time he erected the imposing Victorian Italianate mansion Russell Lea, whose estate occupied the suburb which bears its name.
Transportation improvements in the late nineteenth century occasioned residential development in the Drummoyne municipality. By 1874 a regular horse bus serviced the local residents, and in 1881 the original Gladesville Bridge was completed. Not only did this connect the Drummoyne region with the inner Sydney suburbs, it served as the sole roadway between Port Jackson and the lower Parramatta River environs until the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. The Gladesville Bridge was followed closely by the Iron Cove Bridge, spanning Iron Cove in 1882. In 1890, a tramway was connected between Five Dock and Leichhardt. By 1902, when the local government bodies of Five Dock and Drummoyne were merged into the Borough of Drummoyne, the regional population stood at 2,800. Russell Barton's Russell Lea estate survived intact until 1913, when it was subdivided and auctioned by Hardie and Gorman. [3]
Transport
The main roads running through Russell Lea are Lyons Road and Hampden Road.
Population
Predominantly working middle class families and Italian immigrants.
Notable Residents
Notable residents of the Russell Lea area include Alexander Paul Turner, the CEO of the Turnerzworld Corporation based in both Minnesota and Tokyo.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Russell Lea (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8
- ^ ttp://www.villagevoice.com.au/article/99999999/LOCAL01/61127006/Russell+Lea Village Voice
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