High on Hammond Hill, Leichhardt East 23 April

High on Hammond Hill, – Local History Tour of Leichhardt East (max 15)

Tuesday 23 April from 9:30

One of the earliest land grants in the Leichhardt area was to John White, who named his land Hamond Hill, in recognition of the patron who had secured him the appointment as Surgeon General to the First Fleet. Mr White was an excellent physician, a keen naturalist and an accomplished flirt. Come along and explore some of the local features and creatures associated with Mr White. Along the way we’ll have a chance to discover how the suburb got its name, and to admire one of Australia’s only engineering landmarks to enjoy the attention of a Royal Commission.

Meet at 9.30 at the entrance to the Italian Forum at 23 Norton Street, Leichhardt. Bus routes 438, 440, 445.

Optional coffee/lunch afterwards.

Requirements: reasonable fitness, comfortable shoes, weather protection.
Bookings essential and only from 9am sharp on Monday 7 April. First come, first served, but priority given to members who provide telephone number, membership number and expiry date.
Email bookings only: Beatrice Scheepers egoranje@gmail.com 0402 969 004 (enquiries only)

Led by Beatrice Scheepers City and Inner West Region