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Park - Moore Park, Moore Park Road, Moore Park, 1811-1980

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Unique IDA-01203534SeriesParks, Reserves and Playgrounds Register [Municipal Council of Sydney / City of Sydney]DateBetween 5th October 1811 and 24th December 1980Date qualifiercircaNavigationUse the left hand menu to view details of other parks in the register, or to view the register as a whole.DescriptionCard 1 - Particulars on the register note that Moore Park to forms part of area 490ac dedicated as a permanent common (5.19.1866, folio 2362) under 5th section, Acts No. 25 Vic No. 1 Proclaimed on 5.10.1811, see item 36 on card 4, and named "Moore Park" by Council. Council appointed as Trustee on 5.10.1866 (Gazette 15.8.1871, folio 1782), no powers stated in Gazette (Gazette Book, 1/65). Vested in Council as Trustee, governed by Public Parks Acts (Vide City Solicitor) based on SD Club law appeal to Privy Council case (crossed out DF321/34, items 21 and 22). An area of 3a, 7p and 2r, 31 1/2 p on North and South side on Main Drive dedicated as public road (Gazette 22.8.1906, folio 4740) and Council appointed Trustees (Gazette 26.9.1906, folio 5358. Plan MS 2508 Sy). Robertson Road and part of Cook Road taken from Moore Park and dedicated for public road. Area of 7a, 3r, 39p South of Dacey Avenue dedicated for public recreation (Gazette 22.8.1906, folio 4740) and Council appointed Trustees (Gazette 26.9.1906, folio 5358). Revocation notice of 2a, 1r, 23 1/4p part of 72, 3r, 39p redirected for public school purpose (Gazette 31.8.1917,folio 4917 ). Plan MS 4934 Sy . G2-15/5. Revoked for public recreation and dedicated for school purpose (Gazette 12.10.1917, folio 5650) and dedicated again for public recreation on 1.6.1928. Council appointed Trustee (27.7.1928, folio 3563). An area 2a, 2r, 0p rededicated for Municipal Depot (18. 9. 12, folio 5812) Council appointed Trustee on 30. 10. 1912 (Plan Ms. 3783 Sy. Acts Book 1/85). Area 2 3/4p was resumed and dedicated as a public road (Gazette 11. 3.1914, folio 1695) (Acts Book 1/96) Plan R11748-1603. G1-39 and area of 4a, 2r, 20p was absorbed in widening Anzac Parade by 36 feet (Gazette 10. 5. 1918, folio 2215) Plan R13427-1603 in City Engineer's Office. Area of 14a, 1r, 35p dedicated for public recreation was revoked and dedicated for a high school (Gazette 7.11.1919, folio 6193) Plan S5002 Sy. R. Lease d/- 15. 1. 1953 of an area 2a, 2r, 31 1/4p to RSS & AILA. to establish a bowling green Assignment of lease d/- 25.2.57. Total area: 490a; 3a, 2r, 38 1/2 per. ; 3a, 7 per. ; 2a 31 1/2 per. ;7a,3r, 39 per. ; 2a,1r, 23 1/4 per. ; 7a, 2a, 19 per. ; 2a, 1r, 23 2/4 per. ; 2a, 2r; 2 3/4; 4a, 2r, 20 per. ; 14a 1r, 35 per. Associated file numbers: Vide letter book 2/220 & 3/146; Items; Vide Plan G2-103/1 Acts Bk. 2/17; DP 5485; DF 472/44; TC 838/49. 357/44. 2425/46; Plan G2-15/1; (Acts bk.1/85); Plan 13427-1603.
Card 2 - Plan. Total area: Kindergarten 1r, 31 per. ; 2a, 2r, 19 1/4 per. ; 18a, 0r, 3 per. ; 11a, 2r, 6 1/4 per. ; 33a,1r,6 per. ; 30a, 2r, 1/2 per. ; 10a, 3r, 22 per. ; Sydney High School 14a, 1r, 35 per. ; Lease to RSL 2a, 2r, 31 1/4 per. ; 2 3/4 per. ; Car Shed 7a, 3r, 16 per. ; (in pencil 1a, 0r, 23 1/2 per. ); 2a, 1r, 23 1/4 per. ; 5a, 2r, 15 3/4 per. ; 7a, 3r, 39 per. ; 5a, 3r, 7 per. ; (in pencil 5a, 3r, 0 per. ; 5a, 0r, 35 1/4 per. , 1r, 20 per. ; 5a, 2r, 15 3/4 per. ; 2a, 1r, 23 per. ; 7a, 3r, 39 per. Plan details: S13-2269; Sydney High School Dedicated 7.11.1919 14ac, 1r, 35p, S5002 Sy. R; Dowling Street Aligned 13.3.66, folio 673 S99-907; Cleveland Street Aligned Gaz 16.8.1870, folio 1761 S98-907; Dacey Avenue Aligned (Gazette 20.3.1900, folio 2262) S144-907; S. 1292 OR; Site for car Shed Deed 8.1.1908 Ms 2756 SY; in pencil G2-103/1 and G2-104/1; Ms 4934 Sy G2-15/5; Ms 1294 SY; Tramway Ms 7630; Sold to Rev M Kelly and others.1.0.0. Ms 4933 Sy; Leased to R.S.L. 2, 2, 31 1/4 , S4-35/4; CLLC 2063.
Card 3 - Particulars on the register include details of an area of 2r, 22 3/4p leased to RSPSA (Plan S4-35/2) Deed Packet 125 TC 1205/10, 2057/12, 2073/22, 5602/22, 1819/30, DF 1011/30 See 1666/37. Resolution of Council (28.5.30, folio 319) for an area of 1r and 31p leased to the Kindergarten Union for 15 years at rate of £1 per week, TC 1252/29, FB 161/15, DF 116/15 (TC 3446/16 re original area) PL. S4-76. The total area of Moore Park coloured in green and blue on plan including roads is 263a, 3r and 21 1/2p as from plan SA-28/7 vide Cat Book 69/45, and area coloured green only is 254a 3r, 19 1/2p at December 1931. Dedicated area of 2a,2r for Municipal Depot is revoked and rededicated for public recreation (Gazette 8, folio 203 on 13 Jan 1933, Vide Act Book 2/232) and Council appointed Trustee for this area (Gazette 19, 3.2.33 p 616 Acts 2/234). Area of 1a and 23 1/2 p revoked from park and dedicated for Garbage Destructor (Gazette 8, folio 202 on 13.1.1933 Vide Acts Book 2/233) and Council appointed Trustee (Gazette 30, 24.2.33, folio 829 Acts Bk 2/234). Reference to Court's decision Agricultural Society and Sydney Driving Park Club (vide TC report for 1892) and decision of Privy Council case in equity Milroy v Agricultural Society, Moore Park to be a common for recreation and governed by Provision of Public Works Parks Acts 1854. Vide NSW Law report 1894 , volume 15 p. 444. Council by-laws (Gazette 9.2.1904, folio 1180). An area of 1a, 0r, 23 1/2p and 13.1.33, proposed to revoke dedication (Gazette 15.9.33. Acts Book 2/240) proposal revoked and area rededicated for Public Recreation (Gazette 8.12.33 Acts Book 2/242 Plan G2-104/1). Council appointed Trustee (Gazette 18.5.34 Acts Book 2/245) of area 12, 0r and 23 1/2 proclaimed as addition to Moore Park. An area of 2a, 2r, proclaimed as addition to Moore Park (Gazette 18.5.34 Acts Book 2/245). Total area: 2r, 22 3/4 per. ; 1r 31 per. ; 263a, 3r, 21 1/2 per. ; 254a, 3r, 19 1/2 per. ; 2a, 2r, 0 per. ; 257a, 1r, 19 1/2 per. ; 1a, 23 1/2 per. ; 256a, 1r, 36 per. ; 1a, 23 1/2 per. ; 257a, 1r, 19 1/2 per. ; 2a, 2r.
Card 4 - Particulars on the register note that the Golf Links total area south of fence line taken out by RMK, excluding Dog Home only 133 1/2a, also excluding Destructor, say 132a. Area of 5a and 3r or thereabouts divested from the Chief Minister and vested in His Majesty, land deemed to be Crown Land to be dedicated for public recreation. Amend Centenary Celebration was assented to 5th April 1935, area mentioned above of 5a, 3r. Council gazetted as Trustee under Public Trust Acts vide Acts Book 3, folio 6 and (Gazette 13.9.35, folio 3667). Council gazetted as Trustee under Public Trust Acts vide Acts Book 3/25 and (Gazette 21.2.36, folio 927) as "addition to Moore Park". Area of 2a,3r, 9p dedicated for Public Road being part of main drive to Centennial Park, this area divested from the Chef Minister and vested in His Majesty, deemed to be Crown Land and dedicated for a public road, section 24 Crown Land Act 1913. Vide Act No 23, 1935. TC 5775/25, BF 3266/29. Kings Edward Dog's Home undertaking order bond of £100 and rental of £10 per annum, the Society to keep their connection TC 362/22. Resolution of Council, Moore Park Road Playground was extended by 2a,2r, 19 1/4p as per plan E3-246/5, TC 5265/35 as fencing completed total area of 3a, 0r 11p (see item No 41 , card 5). Council approved lease to RSPCA 11.10.37, P331 see Plan S4-35/3, lease of area 1ac and 9 3/4p for 10 years at £1 per annum if demanded endorsed by Minister for Lands. Area of 1000 ac proclaimed on 5.10.1811 for common pasturage, published in the Sydney Gazette on that date. An area of 5a, 0r, 35 3/5p and 2a, 1, 23 1/4 at the East end of Dacey Avenue declared as public park and Council appointed as Trustee (Gazette 7.2.1941). Council's approval to erect a cabin shelter of size 6' X 5" at adjustment to Cleveland street. Total area: 5a, 3r; 263a, 19 1/2 per. ; 2a, 3r, 9 per. ; 2a, 2r, 19 1/4 per. ; 1a, 9 3/4 per. ; 1000a; 5a, 35 3/4 per. ; 2a, 1r, 23 1/2 per. Associated file numbers: 2ch. tracing No 929; TC 1697/37; DP 125; DF 1666/37; Cumberland Register Vol2 Letter Z; TC 3263/40; Plans G2-15/16 &17 Gazette Book 3/96; TC 1968/43; DF 1594/43; Plan G3-9/11; TC 5265/35;
Card 5 - Particulars on the register include approval to build a tramway waiting shed adjacent to Cleveland Street at south east corner of Dowling Street, subject to consent of the Minister for Lands. Department of Roads Transport and Tramways proposed to erect bricks shelter cabin adjustment to Cleveland Street, proposal approved by Council and consent of Minister for Land obtained with condition "no trees be removed or damaged". Area of separate section of Childrens Playground taken out by Planimeter by N. R. D. Plan E3-246/8 (see note No 34 on card 4). Resolution of Council approved lease of area 1ac, 0r, 9 3/4p to R.S.P.C.A. corrected to RSSAILA for period of 12 months at £1 per annum was also approved by Minister for Land. Area of Golf Links taken out by Planimeter from 2ch S4-158/4 by G. Kathner this area excludes Dog Home and leased land to RSSAILA. Area taken out by Planimeter a) Lang Road. to MacArthur Street. East of Anzac Parade. 10a, 3r, 22p. b) MacArthur Street to Gregory Avenue. East of Anzac Parade 1a, 2r, 6 1/4p. c) Gregory Avenue to Moore Park Road. East of Anzac Parade 18a, 0r, 3p. d) Cleveland Street to Playground fence west of Anzac Parade. 30a, 2r, 0 1/2p. e) Playground 2a, 2r, 31 1/2p. f) Kindergarten 0a, 1r, 19 3/4p. Resolution of Council questions of, (i) Leasing of Clubhouse to Moore Park Golf Club, (ii) Repayment by Moore Park Golf Club of amount advanced by Council for alteration and (iii) Alienation of side from Park. Proposed revocation of dedication of 1ac,3r, 37 1/2p being the site of Moore Park Bowling Club (Gazette 96, 14.8.64, folio 2578). Resolution of Council dated 7.3.66 questions use of the western section as a carpark and provision of gateways on Dowling Street frontage. SCC proposed cable route within Golf Links and Athletic field. Total area: 1r,33 per. ; 1a, 0r, 24 per. ; 1a, 1r, 28 3/4 per. ; 1a, 0r, 9 3/4 per. 128a, 2r, 1 3/4 per. ; North of Dacey Avenue 82a, 0r, 8 1/2 per. ; South of Dacey Avenue 46a, 1r, 33 1/4 per. Associated file numbers: TC 74/44; DF 300/44; Plan G3-9/12; TC 1968/43; DF 1594/43; G3-9/11; TC 1697/37; DF 1666/37; DP 125; S4-35/3; TC 2629/58; G2-135/10; TC 4352/63; TC 2781/66; G3-76/90; TC 1529/69; (In remarks Column) Revoked (Gazette 118, 16.10.64, folio 3243).
Card 6 - Particulars on the register include a Resolution of Council approving a kiosk to be built by the Council staff at the ES Marks Sydney Athletic Fields, completed on 2.12.55. Approval given (subject to concurrence with MWSDB) to improve a landscaping of Kippax Lake at estimate cost of £15,000. and proposed conference re the question of the future use of the site occupied by RSPCA. Resolution of Council advising a report from the Lands Department to Minister for Land rescinded a previous approval to the NSW Ex Serviceman's Bowling Club, so the Club may apply for a special lease under the provision of the Crown Land. RSPCA be granted a further lease expiring on 31st December 1964 at a rental of £5. per annum. Moore Park Road to Dowling Street at right -20 feet easement to Sydney County Council for electricity purposes. Resolution of Council permitting WD & HO Willis (Aust) Ltd to retain for further period of 3 years a temporary 6" sewer connection laid within Moore Park at a rental of £3 per annum, approving the use of the western portion for the parking of vehicles during the period of the Royal Easter Show 1964. Associated file numbers: TC 3855/55; TC 4468/58; TC 456/62; DF 460/62; G1-82/200; TC 485/64; Tc 6530/66; TC 4352/63.
Card 7 - Particulars on the register include a Resolution of Council, no objections to proposed resumption of easement 10' wide by SCC on Dowling Street between Mobbs and Arthur Streets for electricity purpose. Granting permission to the University of NSW to establish a triangulation station on high ground of Golf Links next to Dacey Avenue, for use by students. Further lease for 2 years granted to RSPCA at rental of $10 per annum under similar terms and conditions, with termination of lease should the new proposed Dog House be established at Chullora become ready for occupation. A Resolution of Council approved use by the RSPCA of a section of roadway 25' X 20' adjustment to the northern end of the Dog's Home, subject to the society indemnifying Council against damages to property or injury to persons. Council to meet the cost widening and surfacing of the roadway with 1 1/2" asphalt and arris rail fence. Another Resolution of Council further lease for 1 years granted to R.S.P.C.A. at rental of $10 per annum under similar terms and conditions should the new proposed Dog House to be established at Chullora become ready for occupation. Also a Resolution of Council approved application by Department of Mines to construct observation bore hole approximately 200 yards south of the Golf Clubhouse to investigate water resource of sand beds of Botany Basin. Associated file numbers: TC 456/62; G1-82/368; TC 1820/67; S4-35/3; TC 2342/67; TC 1971/68; DF1262/68; CWO 2008; TC 5557/68; TC 1835/69.
Card 8 - Particulars on the register include use of a section of Moore Park Golf Links adjacent to lot 10 Boronia Street Kensington by Baranbali Housing Co-operative, to store excavated material and to carry out future landscaping. Resolution of Council approving use of a portion of Moore Park by DMR for road widening of South Dowling Street, work commenced September 1969 and completion August 1970, Council accepts responsibility for maintenance. Easement resumed for electricity purpose by SCC 10' wide and variable (Vide Gazette 53, 29.4.73, folio 1452) Acts Book 4, folio 229. Portion of Moore Park Golf Course (16a, 3r) revoked from dedication (Gazette 112, 27.10.72, folio 4271) Acts Book 4, folio 224. Additions to dedications (Gazette 106, 30.8.74, folio 3436) Acts Book 4/254. Portion of Moore Park Golf Course (1a, 2r) revoked from dedication (Gazette 112, 27.10.72) Acts Book 4, folio 225. Additions to dedications (Gazette 106, 30.8.74, folio 3436) Acts Book 4/254. Attached note details condition of loan of $60,000 by Council to Moore Park Golf Club. Resolution of Council Moore Park-Sydney Sportsground, Sydney Cricket Ground and Army Engineer's Depot, question of elimination for the construction of a Sports Stadium. Total area: 4a, 0r, 26 3/4 per. ; 2531, 0, 32 3/4 per. ; 16a, 3r; 1a, 2r. Associated file numbers: TC 4159/71; DF 1442/67; DP 244303; Plan No G1-113/68; Plan No G1-82/443.5-4-5-6-7-8; G2-135/34.
Card 9 - Particulars on the register include a Resolution of Council to erect dressing shed and toilet building at south eastern corner of Cleveland Street and Dowling Street, acceptance of tender by George Ward Pty Ltd and grant of $29,000 from DMR to carry out work referred to. Proposed closing of Grand Drive notified (Gazette 123, 19.9.75, folio 3863) and added to Moore Park (Gazette 151, 26.11.76, folio 5282) Acts Book 4/287. Subdivision of Lot 3 - Colonial Diner Kiosk - DP 595604 and subdivision of Lot 3, showing Lot 4 - Area 36.9m2 to be used as Cycle track - DP 602870. Total area: 36.9m2. Associated file numbers: TC 2388/69; TC 1177/75; TC 808/76; CE 1360/67; S6-323/68; G2-135/61; S7a-166/113; S7a-168/123; DP 595604; DP 602870.
Card 10 - Particulars on the register include a portion of land added to Moore Park, vide Centenary Celebration (Amendment) Bill 1980. Assented to (Gazette 197, 24.12.80, folio 6783). (Bill assented to 10.12.80). Total area: 1,258m2. Associated file numbers: File No 33.03.0007; S7a-243/147; DP 611417, registered 25.5.80 Anzac Parade, at ES Marks Athletic Field.
Card 11 - three notes are attached to the card: a letter from Crown Lands Office to The Town Clerk describing in detail Lots 1, 2 3 & and 4, an attached diagram of drawings, and an attached note - " Acts of Parliament Assented to Legislative Council Office ", (Gazette 197, 24.12.80, folio 6783). The park is extant.
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