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Government House, Parramatta, c. 1805
Watercolour
Purchased, 1950
PXD 388, vol. 3, f. 3b
Originally conceived as a ‘country residence’ for governors, Macquarie and his wife spent a great part of their time here, specially during winter and spring. They doubled its size and added wings to provide sufficient accommodation for themselves and their staff.