Lake Macquarie History

Wrightson Park, Cams Wharf

Wrightson Park was named after Thomas Wrightson, a former owner of the 16ha, 1920s waterfront property ‘Lord of the Manor’ in Cams Wharf.

Reference

Hunter, Cynthia & Lake Macquarie (N.S.W.). Council & EJE Architecture 1996, Lord of the Manor Cam's Wharf : a history, Cynthia Hunter, Newcastle

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