Rosehill & Rosellas

[brian fleming <>]

Bob Forsyth wrote:

> G'day all,
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> I have read that the Sydney suburb of Rosehill was named after Rosellas.
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> 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.
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> Any comments ?
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> Regards from
> Bob Forsyth
> Mount Isa, NW Qld.
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In my schooldays I was told that Rosehill in Sydney came first. Eastern 
Rosellas were at first called "Rosehill Parakeets" , then Rosehillers, 
and so to Rosellas.
Anthea Fleming
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