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Parramatta (/ ˌ p ær ə ˈ m æ t ə /; Dharuk: Burramatta) is a central suburb of the City of Parramatta and a major commercial centre in Greater Western Sydney. [7] [8] Parramatta is located approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) west of the Sydney CBD, on the banks of the Parramatta River. [2]
Various meanings have been ascribed to the name Parramatta, but Elizabeth Macarthur wrote at the time that it meant 'head of the river'. It was the first place to be given a name by Europeans that was based on an Aboriginal name. [1]
Jun 27, 2024 · The word “Parramatta” holds a special place in their language, symbolizing their deep connection to the area. It translates to “head of waters,” representing the location’s proximity to the Parramatta River, a vital water source for the local Aboriginal communities.
- Gladys Moran
Named for its traditional owners, the Burramattagal, Parramatta was the site of the second European settlement in Sydney, and an early successful farm. Until the 1850s many governors preferred to live in Parramatta Government House.
Oct 23, 2024 · Parramatta, city within the Sydney metropolitan area, eastern New South Wales, Australia. It lies along the 15-mile- (24-km-) long Parramatta River (which enters Port Jackson harbour). The second European settlement in Australia, it was founded in 1788 by Governor Arthur Phillip as a western.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 5, 2020 · Parramatta is the second European settlement in Australia and the economic capital of Greater western Sydney. It is also commonly referred to as the “cradle city” because of its significant farming contribution to help feed the whole colony. The City of Parramatta:
For over 60,000 years, the area comprising present day Parramatta has been occupied by the Burramattagal people, a clan of the Dharug, who first settled along the upper reaches of the Parramatta River.
