Title

The residence of John McArthur [sic] Esq. near Parramatta, New South Wales. [by Joseph Lycett].

Author

Author not identified

Source

[Not applicable]

Publication date

1825

Type

About the work

Language

English

Country of context

Australia

Full text

The residence of John McArthur [sic] Esq. near Parramatta, New South Wales.

THERE are several Houses in this remote part of the Globe, which may challenge comparison with some of the Country Residences of the Gentry of England; and among them, perhaps, few have greater claims to our admiration than the one here represented. Its situation is truly delightful, being upon a gentle rise of ground, about a quarter of a mile from the River which flows from SYDNEY to PARAMATTA. it commands a pleasing view of the country on the opposite side of the water; and is about a quarter of a mile from the end of the town of PARAMATTA, which is partially seen from it.

The land around the house and by the river is cleared of stumps, and is mown in the hay-season, as in England. A very considerable quantity of land lies over the higher ground, and by the water-side, towards SYDNEY, which affords excellent pasturage for Sheep, Cattle, and Horses. But the extensive flocks of Merino Sheep belonging to Mr. M'ARTHUR are kept at his principal estate, called CAMDEN, on the banks of the NEPEAN, and about twenty-five miles distant from PARAMATTA.

The grounds and gardens belonging to the Residence here represented contain the choicest fruits and productions of Europe and of tropical climates; among which may be enumerated the Orange, Lemon, Lime, Citron, Cocoa, Olive, Grape, Fig, Peach, Apricot, Nectarine, Mulberry, and Almond.

At the extremity of Mr. MARTHUR'S ground, which is nearly enclosed by the River and by a Creek flowing from it, there are great numbers of Wild Fowl, particularly Wild Ducks; and abundance of Quails are bred and to be found upon the estate.

Accompanying text, 1825.