This Day in History: 1978-05-15

The Toodyay Shire Council adopted the names of two parks: Newcastle Park (Stirling Terrace), suggested by Doreen Watson and Anita Thurman; and Duidgee Park near the Avon River (now Newcastle) Bridge, suggested by Mac Ferguson.

Sources:
Toodyay Shire Council minutes, 15 May 1978.
Central districts herald-tribune, 25 May 1978, p.3.