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A hidden treasure revealed :
The Charles Byrnes Room
Parramatta Town Hall.


Parramatta Town Hall

A general view of the Charles Byrnes Room in the Parramatta Town Hall. This view shows the Portrait of Charles Byrnes Restoration of the Charles Byrnes room (in the Parramatta Town Hall) now reveals the true elegance and decorative work contained in this room.

The room is named after Charles Joseph Byrnes (1835-1917), a local boy who lived in George Street all his life. He was educated at Danield Thurston's Parramatta Commercial Academy, trained as a solicitor, ran the family woollen mill & played a significant role in local politics. He was member for Parramatta 1874-1877 & 1880-1882. Charles Byrnes was elected Mayor in 1875-1882, and laid the foundation stone for the Town Hall in November 1879.

Detail of a portrait of C. J. Byrnes.

(Below) A view of the ceiling showing the detail and workmanship.

Detailed view of ceiling

(Below) Detail of cornice work.

Cornice detail
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