Yaralla Estate History

Yaralla Estate is of outstanding significance to NSW, as it remains an exceptionally rare complete example of a large Edwardian private residential estate close to a major city.

Historic Timeline

Yaralla Estate, the former home of Dame Eadith Campbell Walker, is classified by the National Trust as 'the most significant, suburban Edwardian estate in New South Wales'.

Sculptures of Yaralla Estate

This digital exhibition showcases Edwardian sculpture introduced during Dame Eadith Walkers occupation and development of Yaralla Estate.

Yaralla Estate Heritage Collection

From children's parties and charitable events to nursing quarters and healthcare, this exhibition showcases some of the history of Yaralla Estate.

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1920

Sold at auction in 1939, the Yaralla Estate Wishing Well was rediscovered in 2017 by an Australian Heritage Specialist in the front garden of Westbridge House, Yarralumla, in the ACT. After several discussions, Sydney Local Health District and the Canada Bay Heritage Society negotiated a return to its original location at Yaralla Estate.

1931

Yaralla House became the hub of Sydney society in the early decades of the twentieth century. Numerous galas, charity events, children’s parties and elite social gatherings took place on the estate. Banjo Paterson’s daughter, Rose, married Lieutenant K D’Arcy Harvie in the garden of Yaralla in December 1931.

1956

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital assumed management of Yaralla Estate in 1940. Many hospital supplies were provided by the lands at Yaralla. In 1956 a herd of 50 cows supplied 450 gallons of milk daily to RPA, chickens supplied eggs and poultry, and gardens supplied a variety of vegetables. Cut flowers from the gardens and conservatories raised £100 in revenue for the hospital each year.