Model Farms, New South Wales

Model Farms is a locality of Winston Hills, a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the local government area of the City of Parramatta.

History

The name 'Model Farms' originated from when the area was set up to demonstrate farming practices to convicts and free settlers who wished to start a farm when the First Fleet colonised Australia.

Schools

Coordinates: 33°46′39″S 150°58′40″E / 33.77747°S 150.97788°E / -33.77747; 150.97788


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