South Granville is a

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, in the state of

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. It is located west of the

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, in the

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of the

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. South Granville is an extension of Granville. They share the postcode of 2142 along with the separate suburbs of

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, Holroyd and Rosehill.

History

Granville was named in 1880, after the British Colonial Secretary, the

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.''Granville: From Forest to Factory'', John Watson (ed.), 1992, Granville Historical Society.

Parks and Sports Grounds

* Ray Marshall Reserve * Horlyck Reserve and playground * Harry Gapes Reserve * Colquhoun Park * Everley Park *

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Education

There are a number of schools around South Granville including Granville East Public School, Blaxcell Street Public School, and Holy Family Primary School, Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School, and Granville South Public School

References

Suburbs of Sydney City of Parramatta {{Sydney-geo-stub