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Plan - Hyde Park Memorial by Norman Weekes, 1927

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Unique IDA-01141881SeriesHyde Park Plans and sketches drawn by Norman Weekes, 1927-1932ParentCSA024019Date9th June 1927Date qualifierexactFormatPlan - FlatDescriptionPlan for Hyde Park Memorial, includes layout for planting of trees and flowering shrubs.

The plan includes use of Aboriginal words for pools and landscape features originally planned but not built. The Aboriginal language used has not been researched and consultation has not taken place with communities so the city is unable to verify these words or their meanings at this stage.

Birubi (Circle - where the Archibald Fountain now stands) – Place of the Southern Cross
Gwandalan – restful place/place of quiet
Mianameena - sweet pool
Mycumbene – here we sit
Narrawa – spring water
Allambie – peaceful place
Mallanbool – a reedy swamp/pool
Saroolabarri – water lilies
Weroona – place of rest
Bundara – clump of trees OR edge of swamp
Carramar – shade trees
Boongala – green shade
Eumina – court of rest
Elouera – pleasant place
Biranbali -Eastern place
LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorDesigner: Norman WeekesDigitised recordYesBorn digital itemNo

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Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)Public access notePlease acknowledge the City of Sydney Archives.

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Authenticity & integrityThis is an original record of the Municipal Council of Sydney. The record has been held in the Council’s custody and have a high level of authenticity

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CollectionHyde ParkOrganisationSydney City CouncilBoxCSA024019

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Plan - Hyde Park Memorial by Norman Weekes, 1927