Bushells Pty. Ltd.
bought land on Exile Bay in the mid 1950s and built the first stage of their present extensive plant in 1957-58. The distinctive chimney was added in the mid 1970s and soon became a landmark in the district.
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William Cooper & Nephews
a British based sheep dip manufacturing company bought land on Exile Bay in 1919.
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Addison Ave
No information
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Adams Lane
Situated nearby the site of the previous “Adams’ Orchard” and perpetuates that name. Note also two nearby streets carry family names – Emily Street after an Adams daughter and Herbert Street after Mrs. Adams’ son.
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Averill Street
No recognisable connection with Concord. Saint Averil was a nun in the north of England who became a minor saint of the 7th century. “Averil” is the normal spelling of this name, but there are variants “Avaril” or “Averill”. (“Dictionary of First Names” by Adrian Room. 1995).
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Central Park
Probably for its central location.
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Bayview Park
End of Burwood Road Concord. Because of its situation overlooking the bay
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Cintra Park
Unknown. Originally part of the Longbottom Stockade area.
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Concord Oval
Previously part of Longbottom Stockade
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Corby Avenue Reserve
After the street
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Edwards Park
Unknown origin.
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Goddard Park
Henry A. Goddard, Mayor 1908-1909