Darlington

The suburb of Darlington was originally home to the Cadigal people (part of the Eora group). The European settlement began with William Hutchinson's land grant in 1819 and William Shepherd's in 1827 - these were joined, subdivided and sold throughout the early 1880s.

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Sydney, Australia

Shepherd Lane, named for Thomas Shepherd - who held the 'Darling Nursery' here from 1825 until his death in 1835.

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Scott Bird Heritage Photography

Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.

Darlington