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Sir John Sulman Medal for Architectural Excellence in 1963 awarded for a local example of mid-century modernism

Bell Tower Park in Leppington is dedicated to the memory of the St Andrews Boys Home that was located on the site. There is a replica bell tower and a number of sculptures of young boys in the park.

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Greens Motorcade Museum Park, Leppington, a lost Sydney icon

Greens Motorcade Museum Park, a prominent car museum in Leppington, opened in 1974 and showcased George Green's extensive vintage car collection. It featured historical attractions and community events but closed in 1982 after Green's death. Iconic vehicles, such as a Leyland P76 and a 1922 Stanley Steamer, are now part of various collections.

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Sydney’s urban fringe: a transition zone of hope and loss

Sydney’s rural-urban fringe is a site of winners and losers. It is a landscape where dreams are fulfilled and memories are lost. The promises of land developers in master-planned suburban utopias meet the hope and expectations of newcomers.