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The plaque commemorates one of the first free settlers in Homebush, Edward Powell (1762-1814).

 

 

 

Location

Address:The Crescent & Rochester Street, Homebush, 2140
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.866726
Long: 151.085067
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Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Settlement
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

In Memory Of
EDWARD POWELL
1762 - 1814

One of the first free settlers who established
the Liberty Plains farms which spanned
the present day Homebush station and shopping centre.
His inn the Half Way House near
the Horse and Jockey Hotel became a landmark
and helped establish the suburb of Homebush.

Left Side Inscription
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Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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