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Twigg Island

Type:: Island
Origin:: Twigg Brothers
History:: The island was originally owned by the Twigg brothers, later purchased by Mrs Oldfield. The island was previously known as Mason's Island and Bell's Island. Eburne Island was joined to Twigg Island by infill in 1922. Twigg Island was joined by infill to Mitchell Island in 1926.
Source:: Thomas, Kidd. "History of Lulu Island and Occasional Poems". Richmond: Wrigley Printing Company Limited 1927, reprinted by Richmond Printers Ltd. 1973, reprinted by City of Richmond Archives 2007.; City of Richmond Archives Biography Files, Ida Steves.; Map of some historical features and sites in Richmond, [ca. 197-?]. City of Richmond Archives, 1985 157 1.
Earlier Version of Name:: Eburne Island; Mason's Island; Bell's Island
Later Version of Name:: Mitchell Island
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