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Tree. Clontarf. Where Duke of Edinburgh was shot, March 12th 1868

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Assassination attempt on Prince Alfred 1868

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Crime committed by Henry O'Farrell on 12 March 1868, when he shot and injured the visiting prince at the Clontarf picnic grounds during a function.

Clontarf

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Residential suburb on the northern shore of Middle Harbour, between Seaforth and Balgowlah Heights. In 1868 it was the site of an attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria's son, Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Clontarf Pleasure Grounds

Popular amusement venue in the late nineteenth century where Sydneysiders could travel by ferry to enjoy games, dancing and picnics. In 1868 it was the scene of the attempt on the life of Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh.

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Araucaria heterophylla

Conifer better known as Norfolk Island pines or Norfolk pines, of which many fine specimens exist in Sydney.

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Clontarf Reserve

Reserve on the shore of Middle Harbour in Holmes Avenue and Sandy Bay Road, Clontarf.

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