Cheltenham Park

Initially subject to an inquiry in 1901, for public resumption this land was purchased following a meeting called at the  School of Arts in January 1907 for the acquisition of suitable sports grounds. The meeting was chaired by William Nixon and it agreed to purchase 7 acres of what was known as  Wilson’s Grant and subscription lists were opened to contribution to both the cost of acquisition and the laying of a cricket pitch with an asphalt wicket.[1] Frederick Wilson, a chemist of Newtown, sold the land for 250 pounds to trustees Charles Tucker, William Nixon, Albert Wachsmann, William Andrew and William Chorley. In May 1913 it was transferred to the Minister for Lands to ensure its continued public use and maintenance.[2]

The ground was declared open on Boxing Day 1907.



[1] Beecroft Cheltenham History GroupBeecroft and Cheltenham: the shaping of a Sydney community to 1914 (privately published, Beecroft, 1995) pp 240, 242
[2] Beecroft Cheltenham History Group Beecroft and Cheltenham: the shaping of a Sydney community to 1914 (privately published, Beecroft, 1995) p 243

Sub-Divisions

The dedicated members of our History Group are currently considering a project to explore the history of subdivisions in Beecroft and Cheltenham.

If you’re curious about how our suburbs developed over time, we’d love to hear from you!

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For a glimpse of what this research might uncover, take a look at The Lyndley Estate, which is now part of the local shopping precinct.