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Majors Bay (BAY), NSW Details
Description
A bay about 3 km S of Ryde and about 4 km WNW of Drummoyne.
Origin
Is believed to have derived its name from Major Nichols who resided there for many years. Maritime Services BoardPort of SydneyVol9 No 3 sept 1965. Named after Major Nichols - a resident P. 324 (Infor. from RAHS Journal Vol 31 Pt 5)
Majors Bay (BAY), NSW
| title | Majors Bay (BAY) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 35779 |
| placename | Majors Bay |
| designation | BAY |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | CANADA BAY |
| description | A bay about 3 km S of Ryde and about 4 km WNW of Drummoyne. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Is believed to have derived its name from Major Nichols who resided there for many years. Maritime Services BoardPort of SydneyVol9 No 3 sept 1965. Named after Major Nichols - a resident P. 324 (Infor. from RAHS Journal Vol 31 Pt 5) |
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