![]() Druitt became a notable figure in the life of the colony. In 1821 Governor Macquarie granted 1000 acres to Major George Druitt (1775-1842), officer of the 48th Regiment, magistrate and Chief Engineer of roads and buildings during Macquarie's term (1810–21). It was one of three areas along with Prospect and Colyton, clustered some 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of the Sydney Cove settlement at Port Jackson. The Mount Druitt area played an important part in the early colonial history of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The property is owned by Blacktown City Council. It was probably built by local notable, John Harris. ![]() The Manse is a heritage-listed former residence and now community museum at 23 The Avenue, Mount Druitt, City of Blacktown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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