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Hawson, Louise

52 Suburbs is the name of a project created by writer and photographer Louise Hawson. Realising she was a stranger in her own city, Sydney, from September 2009 to October 2010 Louise set herself the task of exploring one new Sydney suburb a week for 52 weeks, 'in search of the beauty in the 'burb'. The project is presented in blog format with photographic diptychs 'telling' the story of her travels.

Harris Park

Originally home of the Barramattagal, the Toongagal and the Bidjigal people, Harris Park evolved as land was granted to colonists which was eventually broken up for residential subdivisions when a railway station was established in 1880.

Western Sydney

Western Sydney is a region of great diversity and complexity: a patchwork of cultures, language, ethnicity, personal histories, religion, education, income and status. On the rural foundation of the large estates granted to early settlers, development in the twentieth century has proceeded in waves, with infrastructure and facilities generally lagging behind population growth. Despite ethnic complexity and socio-economic disadvantage, the region has maintained a sense of stability and social cohesion.

Harris Park

Residential suburb located adjacent to Parramatta, which was one of the first settlements in Sydney's west. It was the site of James Ruse's Experiment Farm, later purchased by New South Wales Corps surgeon John Harris.

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Parramatta City Council

Council formed in 1861 to govern the municipality of Parramatta, which gained City status in 1938.

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