BRISLINGTON, PARRAMATTA, NSW

From 1857 to 1949 three generations of the Brown family practiced medicine from "Brislington", their historic, convict-built home in the centre of Parramatta, NSW, Australia.

"Legend has it that convict John HODGES won a fortune at a card game in the Woolpack Inn and used the money to erect this building, originally intended for an inn. A pattern of cards (his winning hand) was built into the building's rear brick wall. Completed in 1821" [C. Rivett].

According to an 1822 map of the town of Parramatta, John HODGES is listed as the proprietor/occupier of this (corner) block; and he also had a second smaller allotment within the block bounded by Phillip, Marsden, George and Church Streets.

Brislington, Parramatta, 2001

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