Blackall Avenue
Blackall Avenue was part of Lucy Ann Blackall's land sale held in 1916. This street leads to the park and picnic area, there used to be swimming baths here. William and Lucy Blackall built their home named 'Fernbank' in Blackall Avenue. Around 1925 the house became known as 'Araluen' and later 'Blackalls House'. The house was demolished in 2007. For more information, see 'Blackalls Park' by Dulcie Hartley.
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