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Earlwood (SUBURB), NSW Details
Description
A suburb about 2 km S by E of Canterbury and about 2 km WNW of Turrella. Boundaries within the Canterbury Council area shown on map GNB 3724
Origin
Formerly known as Forest Hill changed in 1905-6. Supposedly named after Mr Earl - a mayor of Bexley; end syllable comes from Wood Bros. James & William - owned a farm in the district. P. 27. (Information from Canterbury & District Historical Society Bi-Centenary1)
Earlwood (SUBURB), NSW
title | Earlwood (SUBURB) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 17066 |
placename | Earlwood |
designation | SUBURB |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | CANTERBURY |
description | A suburb about 2 km S by E of Canterbury and about 2 km WNW of Turrella. Boundaries within the Canterbury Council area shown on map GNB 3724 |
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origin | Formerly known as Forest Hill changed in 1905-6. Supposedly named after Mr Earl - a mayor of Bexley; end syllable comes from Wood Bros. James & William - owned a farm in the district. P. 27. (Information from Canterbury & District Historical Society Bi-Centenary1) |
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