Rosehill & Rosellas

["Alastair Smith" <>]

Bob,

My understanding was the name was a derivative of ‘Rose Hill galah’ though HANZAB only mentions  ‘Rosehill or White-cheeked Rosella’.

Cheers

Alastair

 

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From: [ On Behalf Of Bob Forsyth
Sent: Monday, 5 December 2005 9:59 AM
To: Messages Birding-aus
Subject: [BIRDING-AUS] Rosehill & Rosellas

 

G'day all,

 

I have read that the Sydney suburb of Rosehill was named after Rosellas.

 

However, in last nights (Sunday)  ABC program "Buried Alive - part 2" the commentator stated that Rosehill was named after a G. Rose Esq.

Sounds more plausible.

 

Any comments ?

 

Regards from
Bob Forsyth
Mount Isa, NW Qld.