“Swan Aisle” - 87 Darley Road, Randwick, NSW
Built in 1906 in spacious grounds, now subdivided for William Thomas Farrell.
A castellated, two-storey house situated on 78 ha, originally subdivided under the Centennial Park Lands Act of 1905.
Colonel W. T. Farrell (1831–1906) was married to
Francis Farrell (1838–1921).
Father of Charles, William, Fanny, Charlotte & Louise.
Farrell was commissioned as Second Lieutenant, No. 3 Company, Sydney Battalion, Volunteer Rifles, in 1861 and retired in 1898 as Commanding Officer of the First Infantry Regiment, with the rank of Honorary Colonel.
It is believed that the Colonel had soldiers under his
command parade in
front of “Swan Aisle” while he took the salute on the upper balcony in full military dress of
red and gold braid.
During the 1920s and possibly 1930s “Swan Aisle” was used by St Jude's Randwick for
monthly services.
Following the death of the parents, the daughters continued to reside at “Swan Aisle”, in much-reduced circumstances until
1945.
It remained vacant until 1954, when it was converted into a private hotel and in 1960 returned to being
a private residence.
“Swan Aisle” - 87 Darley Road, Randwick, NSW
Built 1906 in spacious grounds now subdivided for William Thomas Farrell
Castellated Towers distinguished 2 story house which is situated on 78 ha, originally subdivided under the Centennial Park Lands Act of 1905
Colonel W.T Farrell (1831-1906) married to
Francis Farrell (1838-1921)
Father of Charles, William, Fanny, Charlotte & Louise
Farrell Was Commissioned as second Lieutenant No. 3 Company Sydney Battalion volunteer In Rifles In 1861 and retired In 1898 as Commanding Officer Of The First Infantry Regiment with the rank of Honorary Colonel.
It is believed that The Colonel Had soldiers under his
Command Parade in
front of “Swan Aisle” while he took the salute on the upper balcony in full military dress of
Red and gold braid.
During the 1920’s and Possibly 1930’s “Swan Aisle” Was used by St Jude's Randwick for
Monthly services.
Following the death of the parents, the daughters continued to reside at “Swan Aisle”, in Much Reduced Circumstances until
1945
It remained vacant until 1954 when it was converted into a private hotel and in 1960 returned to being
A private residence
