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'''Rodd Island''' is a {{convert|6700|m2|ha|adj=on}} island on the [[Parramatta River]] in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/rodd_island |title = Rodd Island | author=Gilchrist, Catie |date=2014 |work=Dictionary of Sydney |publisher=Dictionary of Sydney Trust | |
'''Rodd Island''' is a {{convert|6700|m2|ha|adj=on}} island on the [[Parramatta River]] in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/rodd_island |title = Rodd Island | author=Gilchrist, Catie |date=2014 |work=Dictionary of Sydney |publisher=Dictionary of Sydney Trust |access-date=13 September 2014}}</ref> It lies in the centre of [[Iron Cove]], between the suburbs of [[Drummoyne, New South Wales|Drummoyne]], [[Russell Lea, New South Wales|Russell Lea]], [[Rodd Point, New South Wales|Rodd Point]], [[Haberfield, New South Wales|Haberfield]], Lilyfield and [[Leichhardt, New South Wales|Leichhardt]]. It is located west of the [[Sydney Harbour]] upstream and the [[Sydney Harbour Bridge|Harbour Bridge]]. Today the island is uninhabited, and forms part of the [[Sydney Harbour National Park]]. The island has had various other names over its history: Rabbit Island, Rhode Island, Snake Island and Jack Island. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The island is named after [[Brent Clements Rodd]], who had a long association with the island and the local area. He first attempted to buy the island from the government in 1842. The Rodd family, who lived on the western shore of Iron Cove in what is now the suburb of Rodd Point, used the island for recreation. Rodd tried again to purchase the island in 1859 and even put down a deposit of 17 pounds on it. However, the transaction was never completed and the island eventually became part of the first public recreation reserve in Sydney Harbour in 1879. Despite being a solicitor, Rodd managed neither to purchase the island, nor to have his deposit refunded. |
The island is named after [[Brent Clements Rodd]], who had a long association with the island and the local area. He first attempted to buy the island from the government in 1842. The Rodd family, who lived on the western shore of Iron Cove in what is now the suburb of Rodd Point, used the island for recreation. Rodd tried again to purchase the island in 1859 and even put down a deposit of 17 pounds on it. However, the transaction was never completed and the island eventually became part of the first public recreation reserve in Sydney Harbour in 1879. Despite being a solicitor, Rodd managed neither to purchase the island, nor to have his deposit refunded. |
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After 1894, the laboratories were demolished and the research station residence was converted into a dance hall, which still stands there, along with two summer houses and a gazebo constructed in the early 20th century. At this time, the island was managed by the Rodd Island Recreation Trust. Further changes were in the pipeline but never went ahead because of an outbreak of [[bubonic plague]] in Sydney in 1900. The Sydney Harbour Trust took over managing the island and they doubled its area by reclaiming land from the bay and constructing sea walls. Once the outbreak of the plague had finished, the island became a recreation area. |
After 1894, the laboratories were demolished and the research station residence was converted into a dance hall, which still stands there, along with two summer houses and a gazebo constructed in the early 20th century. At this time, the island was managed by the Rodd Island Recreation Trust. Further changes were in the pipeline but never went ahead because of an outbreak of [[bubonic plague]] in Sydney in 1900. The Sydney Harbour Trust took over managing the island and they doubled its area by reclaiming land from the bay and constructing sea walls. Once the outbreak of the plague had finished, the island became a recreation area. |
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During the [[World War II|Second World War]], from 1944, the island was used as a training base for the [[US Army]]. After the war, it reverted to its former use as a recreation area. The island became part of the Sydney Harbour National Park in February, 1982, and is now a popular picnic area and function centre. Loir's restored house was opened to the public in 1996.<ref>Messent, David (1994)''The Complete Guide to Sydney Harbour''. {{ISBN|0-646-17888-1}}. page 100.</ref><ref>{{cite press release |publisher=New South Wales Department of Environment and Conservation |year=2004 |url=http://www3.environment.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/dec_media_041021_roddsrodd |title=Rodds return to Rodd Island |access-date=21 September 2005 | |
During the [[World War II|Second World War]], from 1944, the island was used as a training base for the [[US Army]]. After the war, it reverted to its former use as a recreation area. The island became part of the Sydney Harbour National Park in February, 1982, and is now a popular picnic area and function centre. Loir's restored house was opened to the public in 1996.<ref>Messent, David (1994)''The Complete Guide to Sydney Harbour''. {{ISBN|0-646-17888-1}}. page 100.</ref><ref>{{cite press release |publisher=New South Wales Department of Environment and Conservation |year=2004 |url=http://www3.environment.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/dec_media_041021_roddsrodd |title=Rodds return to Rodd Island |access-date=21 September 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051214210136/http://www3.environment.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/dec_media_041021_roddsrodd |archive-date=14 December 2005 }}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Etymology | Brent Clements Rodd |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Iron Cove |
| Coordinates | 33°51′49″S 151°09′12″E / 33.86361°S 151.15333°E |
| Adjacent to | Port Jackson |
| Area | 6,700 m2 (72,000 sq ft) |
| Administration | |
Australia | |
| State | New South Wales |
| Largest settlement | Sydney |
| Demographics | |
| Population | unpopulated |
Rodd Island is a 6,700-square-metre (0.67 ha) island on the Parramatta River in Sydney, Australia.[1] It lies in the centre of Iron Cove, between the suburbs of Drummoyne, Russell Lea, Rodd Point, Haberfield, Lilyfield and Leichhardt. It is located west of the Sydney Harbour upstream and the Harbour Bridge. Today the island is uninhabited, and forms part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. The island has had various other names over its history: Rabbit Island, Rhode Island, Snake Island and Jack Island.
History[edit]
The island is named after Brent Clements Rodd, who had a long association with the island and the local area. He first attempted to buy the island from the government in 1842. The Rodd family, who lived on the western shore of Iron Cove in what is now the suburb of Rodd Point, used the island for recreation. Rodd tried again to purchase the island in 1859 and even put down a deposit of 17 pounds on it. However, the transaction was never completed and the island eventually became part of the first public recreation reserve in Sydney Harbour in 1879. Despite being a solicitor, Rodd managed neither to purchase the island, nor to have his deposit refunded.
Between 1888 and 1894, the island was used as a laboratory by scientists working for the Pasteur Institute, who were researching the use of the chicken cholera microbe to control Australia's rabbit population. Louis Pasteur sent his nephew, Doctor Adrien Loir to conduct the experimentation in Australia and facilities were constructed on the island. Pasteur was interested because he had been conducting similar research in France and Henry Parkes had offered a 25,000 pound reward to anyone who could solve the rabbit infestation problem. However, the research received an unfavourable report in 1889 and from June, 1890, the facilities were used to manufacture sheep and cattle vaccines for anthrax and pleuro-pneumonia.
The island was briefly home to Sarah Bernhardt's dogs. They were quarantined there during her 1891 world tour at the suggestion of Loir. Bernhardt was a frequent visitor to the island during her time in Sydney.
After 1894, the laboratories were demolished and the research station residence was converted into a dance hall, which still stands there, along with two summer houses and a gazebo constructed in the early 20th century. At this time, the island was managed by the Rodd Island Recreation Trust. Further changes were in the pipeline but never went ahead because of an outbreak of bubonic plague in Sydney in 1900. The Sydney Harbour Trust took over managing the island and they doubled its area by reclaiming land from the bay and constructing sea walls. Once the outbreak of the plague had finished, the island became a recreation area.
During the Second World War, from 1944, the island was used as a training base for the US Army. After the war, it reverted to its former use as a recreation area. The island became part of the Sydney Harbour National Park in February, 1982, and is now a popular picnic area and function centre. Loir's restored house was opened to the public in 1996.[2][3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Gilchrist, Catie (2014). "Rodd Island". Dictionary of Sydney. Dictionary of Sydney Trust. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ Messent, David (1994)The Complete Guide to Sydney Harbour. ISBN 0-646-17888-1. page 100.
- ^ "Rodds return to Rodd Island" (Press release). New South Wales Department of Environment and Conservation. 2004. Archived from the original on 14 December 2005. Retrieved 21 September 2005.
Further reading[edit]
- Blaxell, Gregory. The River: Sydney Cove to Parramatta. Eastwood, N.S.W.: Brush Farm Historical Society, 2004. ISBN 0-9751419-1-0.