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Orphan School Creek is a
Orphan School Creek at the City of Sydney
{{Waterways of Sydney Creeks and canals of Sydney City of Fairfield
Orphan School Creek is a storm drain
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located in inner Sydney
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. It is a tributary
A tributary, or affluent, is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or main stem (or parent) river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries and the main stem river drain the surrounding drainage ...
of Johnstons Creek which flows into Rozelle Bay.
The creek moves through the University of Sydney and in particular in St John's college oval, at the back of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. An old photo of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital shows the creek prior to it being turned into a storm water drain.
Much of the course of the old creek is part of a green link of parks.
See also
* Whites Creek * Johnstons Creek * Prospect CreekReferences
External links
Orphan School Creek at the City of Sydney
{{Waterways of Sydney Creeks and canals of Sydney City of Fairfield