Beverley Park suburb sign misspelt in council bungle
Can you see what’s wrong with this sign? This Sydney suburb has borne its name since the dawn of the 20th century – but it has been bungled on a new suburb sign from the local council.
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Can you see what’s wrong with this sign?
The small southern Sydney suburb of Beverley Park has borne its name since the dawn of the 20th century – but it has been bungled on a new suburb sign from the local council.
The sign reads “Beverly Park” – instead of “Beverley Park”.
A Georges River Council spokeswoman said: “Our contractor has been informed and will be rectifying it over the coming days.”
Kogarah Library archivist Alison Grellis wrote online the suburb was named by a local resident in a competition in 1906.
“Kogarah Municipal Council decided to offer a £10 prize for the most suitable name,” Ms Grellis wrote.
Aldermen argued between Glenroy and Bareena, before a different shortlist was presented at a subsequent meeting.
“From it, the name Beverley Park was chosen,” Ms Grellis wrote.
“Estelle Tucker of Kogarah submitted the name, but why she chose Beverley Park remains a mystery.”
The historic suburb between Kogarah Bay and Ramsgate is home to 2479 people, according to recent Census figures.
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