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BLAXLANDS RIDGE

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John de Marquett Blaxland was the nephew of Blue Mountains explorer (1813), Gregory Blaxland.

Source: GNB - Geographical Names Board

A scattered settlement on Blaxlands Ridge about 8km NNE of Kurrajong. Boundaries within the Hawkesbury Council area shown on map GNB 3716.

Source: Somewhat perilous/ Macqueen

Reference: Chapter 9, p 117.

Route linking Comleroy Road and the Putty Road, named for John de Marquett Blaxland who travelled this route on his way to the Hunter Valley in 1820s.

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Topographic Map: KURRAJONG

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