By Jessica Micallef
A move to name a reserve in the Rosenthal Estate in Sunbury after a well-known community identity is a step closer to reality.
Born and raised in Sunbury, Angela Millett (nee Potts) married local farmer Thomas Millett in 1964. Together they raised seven children in Rosenthal.
Ms Millett was an active volunteer, dedicating her time to schools, sports groups and other community events and initiatives in Sunbury.
She died on January 16, 1991, aged 53 after a long battle with cancer.
The Rosenthal estate is being developed by the Millett family business TF & A Millett Pty Ltd.
In February, Hume council received a proposal from Urban Design and Management on behalf of Ms Millett’s family to name a reserve after her.
However, the Office of Geographic Names advised that there was a park nearby named Thomas Millett Park, so the name Angela Millett Park would not be suitable.
Urban Design and Management has since proposed naming the park the Angela Potts Park.
At a council meeting last Monday, Cr Jack Medcraft put forward a motion to consult the public about naming the reserve Angela Potts Park. The motion was carried.
“This is a great initiative we are doing here on behalf of the Millett family,” he said.
“She’s lived all her life there and unfortunately she died at a very young age.
“The Millett name is a name well known in Sunbury.
“They now have one of the premium estates being developed which has been very popular.
“I think the Millett family should be congratulated on presenting a top-class development … it is great to see the mother is recognised in this way.”
