Hawkesbury People & Places
Blacktown, Freemans Reach
Locality
According to oral history provided by local residents including (the late) Elvie Blundell and Ron Ridge, an Aboriginal camp was located in the vicinity of the present Blacktown Road, Freemans Reach in the 19th century.
Further information on this placename is requested.
Reference: 10 Aug 1889, p 6.
Article on Wilberforce Common - a roll of residents on the common had been taken including people living at Wilberforce, Blacktown, Freemans Reach and Sackville Reach.
Reference: 28 Feb 1891, p 4.
Death of Mrs Rutter of Blacktown, Freemans Reach at the advanced age of 69 years.
Reference: 18 June 1892, p 3.
The hall at Blacktown, Freemans Reach which is used by the Congregational Church has been enlarged and is now capable of holding 150 persons.
Reference: 31 July 1897, p 7.
Reference to the poor state of the road from Gorricks Hill to Windsor through Blacktown.
Reference: 24 Feb 1900 p 8.
Death of Mrs Susannah Norris who was born at Blacktown, Freemans Reach.
Reference: 6 Apr 1901, p1.
Petition from the residents of Blacktown, Freemans Reach for the clearing, forming and gravelling of a portion of the main Blacktown Road.
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