| THE HISTORY
In 1881, Tertius Martin ‘T’M’ and Anne Mary
Sherriff purchased approximately 56 acres of land in the suburb
of Mundingburra and built a large family home known as Briarfield.
At the Briarfield estate the Sherriff family undertook cattle
grazing and later dairy farming. In the early 1900s part of the
property was share farmed by Chinese market gardeners.
During World War II (1942-1945) the whole property, including
the family home, was commandeered for use as a military hospital
(2/14 Australian General Hospital). After the war the property
was subdivided for urban development.
Briarfield Estate
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Tertius Martin ‘TM’ Sherriff was a pioneer who contributed
to Townsville’s early development as an Alderman for some
time during the 1890s and a Justice of the Peace. Civic minded
like her husband, Anne Mary actively supported charities and religious
organisations.
The area known today as Sherriff Park was purchased by the Townsville
City Council in 1950 for recreational use as a parkland.
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FACILITIES
| Shade Shelters |
1 |
| Electric BBQ's |
2 |
| Rubbish Bins |
1 |
| Seating |
4 |
| Picnic Tables |
7 |
| Drinking Fountain |
1 |
| Toilets |
Yes |
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
| Combination set (Junior & Senior) |
2 |
| Swing |
2 |
| 1/2 Basketball Court |
1 |
| Fitness Circuit |
1 |
| Space Net (proposed completion January 2004) |
1 |
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Open
Hours
Seven days a week, all year, sunrise to sunset.
For more information about Sherriff
Park, contact Parks Services, Townsville City Council.
PARK BOOKINGS FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, CEREMONIES AND/OR ALCOHOL
CONSUMPTION MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL’S
PARKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT ON 4727 8330. |
