Bushes and Fields - Todman Reserve (Barker Road) Traditional Cache

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skyebomonkeytown: Yep I also couldn’t find this one today. As the final is no longer accessible to the public due to redevelopment, I’ve seen it as a sign that it’s time for the series to go, opening up these wonderful green spaces to others for some new whiz bang hides!

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Hidden : 11/23/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Bushes and Fields is a series I am creating showcasing some local HomeBUSH and StrathFIELD green spots, and the history associated.

Each cache holds information you will need to retain should you wish to find the final in this series, http://coord.info/GC5GVF0 (link will only work once published).

George Todman was an early resident of Strathfield. Though he died in 1924, his name is still prominent in Strathfield as Todman Avenue and Todman Reserve are named for him.

George Todman and members of his family were influential and highly prominent in Strathfield’s history from the late 1880’s to the 1930’s. George Todman was a wealthy tobacco merchant, establishing a City based business in partnership with Wilheim von der Heyde. Though Todman never held political office, von der Heyde served on the first Strathfield Council and was the second Mayor of Strathfield.

Todman and Heyde built large mansions in Albert Rd called ‘Milroy’ and ‘Elwood House’ respectively. Both have been demolished and Strathfield Girls High is built on this site. Both houses were much photographed and subject of many contemporary articles. The partnership between Heyde and Todman, however, came to an abrupt halt with the early death of Wilheim von der Heyde in 1896.

Todman was noted for his community and philanthropic involvements, particularly in Strathfield. He was a Congregationalist and partly financed the building of the Homebush-Strathfield Congregational Church [now Sydney Korean Parish] on the corner of Albert and Homebush Roads. His son-in-law architect Charles Slatyer, the son of a Congregational Minister, was Secretary of this Church for many years. Examples of his many acts of philanthropy are noted in his obituary in the Sydney Morning Herald [which is reproduced in the newsletter at the below link] including the building of the Mildred Hope Todman Wing of the Western Suburbs Cottage Hospital at Burwood Heights, dedicated to his daughter who died at a young age.

Todman was also active in land and property development in Strathfield and other areas of Sydney, most notably Kensington, where he developed the Todman estate. Todman Avenue in Kensington is named for him. George Todman’s obituary notes that he was not involved in local government. Todman himself never served in an elected capacity on Strathfield, however both his son Charles Todman and son-in-law Walter Buzacott served as Aldermen.

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Barker Road is a busy thoroughfare so stealth will be required. The cache is in plain sight from the right angle. Being a micro, there is no room for swaps and you will need to bring your own writing implement. This patch of greenery is surrounded by residential streets with (free) on-street parking, and is accessible at all times.

Congratulations to LMcasanova for FTF just under 2 hours after publication!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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