The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.
Swamp on the north of the Cooks River in the Marrickville valley between Marrickville and Sydenham. Most of the swamp had been drained and the land resumed and developed by the early 20th century, but flooding in the area continues to be an issue. Sydenham Road, that runs from Sydenham through Marrickville, was originally called Swamp Road.
