Crosslands Reserve c.1920s

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IdentifierPhoto 00750Datec.1920sPhotographernot specifiedKeywordsCrosslandsCrossland FamilyBerowra CreekHornsby HeightsDescriptionThe river flats of Crosslands Reserve lie on the eastern bank of Berowra Creek, at the northern end of Hornsby Heights.
This land was originally purchased from the Crown by James Bellamy of Pennant Hills in 1831, and passed through the hands of a number of owners. In 1856, the property was acquired by Matthew Charlton, who employed Burton Crosland (Crossland) as a caretaker. Crossland made a living there by timber-cutting, fishing, boat-building, and tending an orchard. He transported his timber to Sydney using two boats he built, the 'Mary Crossland' and the 'White Cloud'. On his return trips he brought in sandstone, which he used with his own timber to build many of the early settlers' houses on Berowra Creek.
In later years, the boats brought parties of sportsmen into the upper reaches of the creek. Burton Crossland also constructed a road (now Somerville Road) to give access to Peats Ferry Road. After the railway line to Hornsby was completed, Crosslands Reserve became a popular picnic spot, and boats could be hired there.
Crosslands Reserve remains a popular location for picnics, bushwalks, canoeing, etc.

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Crosslands Reserve c.1920s